W.W. Samuell High School

When a president or past president of the U.S. dies, how long is the flag flown at half-staff?

-30 days

 

When the national flag is worn-out, how is it disposed of ?

-The stars section is cut from the flag and then both sections are burned together.

 

When can the flag be flown upside-down?

-In times of emergency

 

What does retreat mean?

-Retirement of the colors from the day's activites.

 

After folding the flag ata funeral, what should be showing?

-Stars.

 

How many steps will an individual hold a salute after passing the national flag?

-6 Steps 

 

At what interval does a color guard march at?

-Close Interval

 

How far in front of the color company do the colors halt?

-10 Steps

 

Does the color guard ever execute rear march?

-No

 

What are the three (3) types of flags normally flown and their respectives sizes?

-Storm: 5x9-1/2 Feet

-Post: 10x19 Feet

-Garrison: 20x38

 

What do the colors of the flag represent?

-Red: Hardiness and Valor 

-White: Purity and Innocence

-Blue: Vigilance, Perseverance and Justice

 

How long is reveille played? 

-20 seconds

 

How many national colors can be present during a review, parade or honor guard ceremony?

-One

 

Can the national colors render a salute?

-No, with the exception of naval vessels when, upon receving a salute of this type from a vessel registered by a nation recoginzed by the unites states, must return the salute.

 

When is the garrison flag displayed?

On holidays and other special occasions.

 

What are the three (3) terms used in 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?

-The small swallow-talied flag normally carried by a company, troop or battery.

 

How should the flag be flown on memorial day?

the flag is flown at half-staff 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.

 

Where is the U.S. falg displayed when a number of flags are grouped and disp[alyed from staffs radiating from a single point ?

-The U.S. flag will be at the center of the line, at the highest point.