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On post, where is building number 1 located?
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On post, building number 1 is located
at the base of the flag pole |
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How is the flag flown on Memorial Day?
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Definition
On Memorial Day the flag is flown
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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Definition
When the flag is flown at night
it must be illuminated |
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What date was the Army flag dedicated?
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Definition
The Army flag was dedicated on
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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Definition
When a President or Past President dies, the flag is flown at half-mast for
30 days |
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Term
How is the flag draped over the casket?
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Definition
The flag is draped over the casket
with the stars over the left shoulder |
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How many stripes does the American flag have?
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Definition
The American flag has
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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Definition
The difference between the National Colors and the National Flag is that
the National Colors is trimmed on 3 sides with golden yellow fringe |
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What do the colors on the flag represent?
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Definition
On the U.S. flag
- Red represents Hardiness and Valor
- White represents Purity and Innocence
- Blue represents Vigilance, Preservation and Justice
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Term
When Military personnel die, the flag is presented to the beneficiary, who provides the flag?
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Definition
When Military personnel die, the flag is presented to the beneficiary by
the Postmaster General |
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Term
When the national flag is worn out, how is it disposed of?
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Definition
When the national flag is worn out
the section of the flag with the stars is cut from the flag and then both pieces are burned together |
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Term
What are the 2 ways that the flag can be displayed?
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Definition
2 ways that the flag can be displayed are
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Term
Who is traditionally responsible for the safeguarding, care and display of the unit's colors?
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Definition
The person traditionally responsible for the safeguarding, care and display of the unit's colors is
The Command Sergeant Major |
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Term
How is the American flag raised to the half-staff position?
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Definition
To raise the American flag to the half-staff position
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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Definition
To lower a flag in the half-staff position
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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Definition
When folded, the shape of the American Flag
is like that of a cocked hat |
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Term
What does the Hoist and Fly of a flag mean?
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Definition
The Hoist is the width of a flag and the Fly is the length of the flag. |
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What Army Regulation governs the raising and the lowering of the Flag?
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Definition
The Army Regulations that govern the raising and the lowering of the Flag are
AR 600-25 and AR 840-10 |
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Term
What are the two bugle calls played at Retreat?
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Definition
The two bugle calls played at Retreat are
"Retreat" and "To The Color" |
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Term
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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Definition
Some places that the flag is flown 24 hours a day are
- 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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Term
Are the colors ever dipped as a salute or compliment?
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Definition
The colors are never dipped as a salute or compliment
on land. They are only dipped at sea when 2 friendly ships of war meet |
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Term
What are the 5 basic US flags used by the Army?
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Definition
The 5 basic US flags used by the Army are
- Garrison
- Post
- Field
- Storm
- Interment
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Term
When a new state enters the Union, when is the star added to the flag?
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Definition
When a new state enters the Union, the star is added to the flag
the following 4th of July |
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Term
Approximately how long is "to the color"?
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Definition
"To the color" is approximately
40 seconds in duration |
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Term
With the addition of the three most recent campaign streamers, what is the total number of campaign streamers displayed on the Army Flag?
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Definition
With the addition of the three most recent campaign streamers, there are now a total number of 178 campaign streamers displayed on the Army Flag
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| What will be embroidered on the three most recent campaign streamers? |
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Definition
“Afghanistan", "Iraq”, and "Global War on Terrorism”
will be embroidered on the three most recent campaign streamers? |
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