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When a president or past president of the US Dies, How long is the flag flown at Half-Mast
Thirty Days
Does a color guard ever execute a rear march?
No
What are the three (3) types of flags normally flown and the respective sizes?
Storm - 5x9 1/2 Feet
Post - 10x19 Feet
Garrison - 20x38 Feet
What do the colors of the flag represent?
Red - Hardiness and Valor
White - Purity and Innocence
Blue - Vigilance, Perserverance and Justice
How long is the reveille played?
20 Seconds
How many national colors can be present during a review, parade, or honor guard ceremony?
Can the national colors render a salute?
No, with the exception of Naval Vessels when, upon receiving a salute of this type from a vessel registered by a nation formally recognized by the United States, must return the salute
When is the garrison flag displayed?
On holidays and other special occasions
What is a halyard?
A rope or tackle used for raising and lowering the flag.
When can the flag be flown upside-down?
In times of emergency
When the national flag is worn-out, how is it disposed of?
A section of the flag with the stars is cut from the flag and then both pieces are burned together
How many steps will an individual hold a salute after passing the national flag?
Six Steps
What are the three (3) terms used in the military service for the national flag?
Colors: A flag carried by dismounted units, supreme commanders and certain general officers
Standards: Carried by mounted troops
Ensign: Flag flown from a ship
What is a guidon?
A small flag carried as a standard by a military unit. Narrows to a point or fork
How should the flag be flown on Memorial Day?
The flag is flown at half-mast until noon, Then at noon is raised to full-staff
Where is the U.S. Flag displayed when a number of flags are displayed in a row?
The U.S. flag will be at the right of the line, to the left of the observers.
How is the flag put to half-mast, and how is it lowered?
It is hoisted to full-staff for an instant, then lowered to half-mast, It is lowered by raising it to full-staff and then lowering it.
At what interval does color guard march at?
Close Interval
After folding the flag at a funeral, what should be showing?
The stars
What does retreat mean?
Retirement of the colors from the Day's activities