military customs, courtesies, and protocol for special events

Question 0

Use this size as an alternate for the installation flag in inclement weather

Answer 0

All weather storm flag

Question 1

This flag is lightweight nylon bunting material. This is the typical flag used at Air Force installations

Answer 1

Installation flag

Question 2

Can be used for outdoor display with flags a friendly foreign nations, in arrival ceremonies for international dignitaries or to indicate joint occupancy of the building by two or more countries. Is also commonly used as the flag presented at retirements

Answer 2

All-purpose flag

Question 3

This flag is rayon or synthetic substitute material, 4’4” by 5’6” trimmed on three edges with yellow rayon Fringe 2 inches wide

Answer 3

Ceremonial flag

Question 4

This flag is rayon or synthetic substitute material and is 3’ x 4’. This flag is trimmed on three edges with Rayon Fringe 2 inches wide

Answer 4

Organizational flag

Question 5

This flag is authorized for deceased military personnel in for deceased veterans. This is The size flag used to drape over a closed casket.

Answer 5

Interment flag

Question 6

This flag may be either 3’ x 4’ or 3’ x 5’. Based organization and maintenance (o&m) funds are authorized for this purchase

Answer 6

Retirement flag

Question 7

12 x 18” flag is trimmed on three sides with yellow Fringe 1 inch wide

Answer 7

President and vice president automobile flag

Question 8

18 x 26” flag is trimmed on three sides with yellow Fringe 1 inch wide

Answer 8

Automobile flag displayed on government automobiles for individuals who are authorized positional colors

Question 9

What doesThe upper half of the Air Force symbol six sections represent

Answer 9

Are distinctive capabilities

1. Air and space superiority
2. Global attack
3. Rapid global mobility
4. Precision engagement
5. Information superiority
6. Agile combat support

Question 9

Which side should the American flag be on when in a procession when displayed from a Flagstaff with other flags

Answer 9

The right side the observers left

Question 10

What do the five points of the Air Force symbol star represent

Answer 10

Active-duty, civilian, guard, reserve, and retirees

Question 10

If no foreign national flags are involved in the display the US flag may be placed where

Answer 10

At the center of the line if it is displayed at a higher level than the other flags in the display

Question 11

When courtesy falters within a unit…

Answer 11

Discipline ceases

Question 11

Which alphabet is used when international usage prescribes the display of the flag of one nation equal to that of another nation in time of peace the flags are displayed in a line alphabetically using

Answer 11

English alphabet

Question 12

Who makes up the flag detail for the all-purpose flag

Answer 12

One NCO and three airmen

Question 12

When in NATO countries NATO member Country flags are displayed in which alphabetical order

Answer 12

French alphabetical order

Question 13

Who makes up the flag detail for the installation flag

Answer 13

One NCO and five airmen

Question 13

When the flag is displayed over the middle of the street should be suspended vertically with the union to the_______On an East & West Street or to the______On a North and South Street

Answer 13

North, east

Question 14

What are the two parts to a drill command

Answer 14

Preparatory command and command of execution

Question 14

Where should a lapel flag pin be worn

Answer 14

On the left lapel near the heart

Question 15

What is a supplementary command

Answer 15

When one unit of the element must execute a movement different from the other units or the same movement at a different time

Question 15

Patches Moran on uniforms to take in the US flag should be worn on which shoulder

Answer 15

Left shoulder with the union to the viewers left

Question 16

Define informational command

Answer 16

Has no Prepatory commander command of execution and is not supplementary; this command is used to direct others to give commands

Question 17

Define mass commands

Answer 17

Are usually confined to simple movements short Prepatory commands and commands of execution carried out simultaneously by all elements of the unit

Question 18

When does the commander not face the formation when giving commands

Answer 18

When the element is part of a larger drill element or when the commander is relaying commands in the ceremony

Question 19

What are the four positions of rest

Answer 19

Parade rest, at ease, rest, and fall out

Question 20

What position must the commander be in, in order to give a command

Answer 20

Attention

Question 21

How far apart are the heels during parade rest

Answer 21

12 inches

Question 22

Which foot moves when the command of parade rest is given

Answer 22

Left foot

Question 23

What are the hand placement during parade rest

Answer 23

Right hand in the palm of the left right some over left to form an X

Question 24

In which command is speech permitted

Answer 24

Rest

Question 25

How many paces are taken by each element during open ranks

Answer 25

Fourth element standfast
third element takes one pace
second element takes two
first element takes three

Question 26

How many paces are taken by each element during close ranks

Answer 26

First element standfast

Second element takes 1 pace forward third element takes 2 paces forward fourth element takes 3 paces forward

Question 27

Who is the first base honor guard

Answer 27

The 1100 air police squadron, bolling field, Washington DC

Question 28

When was public law implemented providing for all veterans to receive a funeral ceremony the folding of the United States flag and presentation of the flags the veterans family in the playing of taps

Answer 28

January 2000