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What is the Inspector's Title or Rank? (What is my Title/Rank?)
Whatever is your title or rank
What are the two parts of a command?
Preparatory command and command of execution
What foot do you call the command "Rear, March" on?
The right foot
On which foot can you give the command, "Halt"?
Either foot
Can you ever call the command "Rear March" for a color guard?
No, the only ways to reverse the direction of a Color Guard 180 degrees is by calling the command, Colors, Reverse March, or Left About, March
What is normal cadence?
120 steps per minute
How many inches are there in a normal step in marching?
30 inches
What position are you allowed to speak while in formation?
The position of "Rest"
All stationary commands are given from which position?
The position of "Attention"
What is the rate of march for "Quick Time"?
120 steps per minute
What is the ball at the top of the flagpole called?
It is called the TRUK
The garrison flag is only flown for special occasions such as Veteran's Day or special ceremonies
The storm flag is flown only during inclement weather
What is the Blue Field of stars on the flag called?
It is called the union
When is the only time the flag is flown during hours of darkness?
When it is properly illuminated
What does it mean to fly the flag up-side down?
When the flag is upside down, it is a signal of distress
When is the "Star Spangled Banner"?
The National Anthem of the United States, it started in 1931
Describe folding the flag
When folding the flag, it should be folded so that only thirteen stars are showing
Describe the Flag
There are 13 stripes on the flag alternating red and white. There 7 red stripes and 6 white stripes
What do the colors of the flag are represented?
Red stands for hardiness and valor; Blue stands for vigilance, perseverance, and justice; and white stands for purity and innocence
When used to cover a casket, how is the flag placed?
The union at the head and over the left should
When you are in uniform and the flag passes you, what should you do?
Present your salute six paces before the flag approaches you and hold it until six steps after the flag has passed you
The three types of flags used by the United States Army are the post flag, the garrison flag and the storm flag
The post flag is 10 feet by 19 feet, the garrison flag is 20 feet by 38 feet, and the storm flag is 5 feet by 91/2 feet
What are the procedures to fly the flag at half-staff?
To fly the flag at half-staff, the flag must be raised to the top of the staff first, then lowered to half-staff. When taking the flag down at the end of the day, the flag will be raised to the top of the staff then lowered as the flag is retired for the evening.
How should the flag be displayed on a wall, Like your School gym?
When the flag is displayed against a flat wall either horizontal or vertically, the union should be in the upper most and to the flags own right or the observers left
Who is the current president of the United States of America?
President Donald J Trump, 47th President of the United States