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12 Cards in this Set
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Color |
This term implies only the national (or the U.S.) flag |
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Colors |
A term that means the national and positional and/or organizational flags |
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Ensign |
A flag that is displayed from an aircraft, ship, or boat as a symbol of nationality. |
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Garrison Flag |
Flag 20 by 38 ft and used for ceremonial occasions |
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Half staff |
Position of the US flag used to honor military and nationally important deceased people. |
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Halyard |
Rope of tackle used for hoisting or lowering the flag |
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Pennant |
A long narrow flag tapering to a point at the end. |
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staff |
Another word for flagpole which can be used to carry a units guidon or colors |
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Post flag |
Flag measuring 10 x 19 feet used for everyday occasions |
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Standard |
A term interchangeable with colors formerly used for mounted, motorized,or mechanized organizations. |
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Storm flag |
Flag that measures 5 by 9 and 1/2 used for inclement weather. |
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Union |
The blue rectangle covered with stars on the U.S flag |
