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28 Cards in this Set
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On post, where is building number 1 located?
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At the base of the flag pole
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Other than Garrison, Post, Field, Storm and Internment flags, name the other types of military flags. |
Colors - These are flags of organizations and certain civilian and military officials. Standards - Flags of mounted units were formerly called standards. Distinguished flags - These flags identify headquarters, offices, general officers, and organizations, none of which is authorized organizational or individual Colors. Ensigns - An ensign is a rectangular flag flown from aircraft, ships, and boats. Guidons -A guid on is a swallow-tailed flag carried by companies, batteries, troops, and certain detachments. Pennants - A pennant is a triangular flag used for various utility purposes. |
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How is the flag flown on Memorial Day?
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At half-mast till noon, then from noon until retreat sounds, it is at full staff
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When the flag is flown at night, what must be done?
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It must be illuminated
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What date was the Army flag dedicated?
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14 June 1956 (it was approved 12 June 1956)
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When a President or Past President dies, how long is the flag flown at half-mast
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30 days
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How is the flag draped over the casket?
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So the stars are over the left shoulder |
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How many stripes does the American flag have?
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13 stripes (7 red and 6 white
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What is the difference between the National Colors and the National Flag?
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The National Colors is trimmed on 3 sides with golden yellow fring
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What do the colors on the flag represent
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Red-Hardiness and Valor White-Purity and Innocence Blue- Vigilance, Preservation and Justice
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When Military personnel die, the flag is presented to the beneficiary, who provides the flag
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The postmaster general
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When the national flag is worn out, how is it disposed of?
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The section of the flag with the stars is cut from the flag and then both pieces are burned together
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What are the 2 ways that the flag can be displayed?
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Flat Hanging free |
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Who is traditionally responsible for the safeguarding, care and display of the unit's colors?
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The Command Sergeant Major
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How is the American flag raised to the half-staff position?
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It is first raised all the way to the top of the staff for an instant, then lowered to half staff
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If a flag is in the half-staff position, how is it lowered?
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It is first raised to the top of the staff for a brief moment, and then it is lowered.
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When folded, what is the shape of the American flag?
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The shape like that of a cocked hat
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What does the Hoist and Fly of a flag mean?
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The Hoist is the width of a flag (vertical edge measured from top to bottom); the Fly is the length of the flag (horizontal edge, measured from left to right)
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What Army Regulation governs the raising and the lowering of the Flag?
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AR 600-25 and AR 840-10
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What are the two bugle calls played at Retreat?
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"Retreat" and "To The Color"
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What are some places that the flag is flown 24 hours a day by specific legal authority as of January 1966?
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US Capitol in Washington, DC Fort McHenry National Monument, Flag House Square in Baltimore, MD Francis Scott Keys Grave The World War Memorial in Worcester, Massachusetts |
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Are the colors ever dipped as a salute or compliment
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Never on land, only at sea when 2 friendly ships of war meet
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What are the 5 basic US flags used by the Army
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Garrison Post Field Storm Intermen |
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When a new state enters the Union, when is the star added to the flag?
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The following 4th of July
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Approximately how long is "to the color"
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40 seconds in duration
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How many National colors can be present during a review, parade, or honor guard ceremony?
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1
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What is the height of a flagpole?
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50, 60, or 75 ft
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What are the dimensions of the campaign streamers displayed on the Army Flag?
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2 and 3/4 inches wide and 4 feet long
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