What does the flag being positioned at half-staff mean?
The flag being at postion of half-staff means a sign of mourning.
What are the three types of flags and their sizes?
The three types of flags and their sizes are :
What is a Guidon?
A Guidon is a swallow-tailed flag carried by companies, batteries, troops, and certain detachments.
What are the colors of the American flag and what do they stand for?
The colors of the American flag are red, white, and blue; red is for hardiness and valor, white is for purity and innocence, blue is for vigilance, perseverance, and justice.
What do the stars and stripes on the American flag represent?
The stripes on the American flag represent the 13 original colonies and the stars represent the 50 states that make up the nation.
What is known as the “hoist” of the flag?
The hoist is known as the width
What is known as the “fly” of the flag?
The fly is known as the length
What is the ball on top of the flagpole called?
The ball on top of the flagpole is known as the truck.
When a number of flags, including the American, are displayed in a row, what position does the American flag take?
The American flag will be at the right of the line.
How is the flag raised to the half-staff position?
The flag is first hoisted to the top and then lowered to the half-staff position
How is the American flag lowered from the half-staff position?
The American flag is first hoisted to the top then lowered.
How many stripes does the American flag have and how are they arranged?
The American flag has 13 stripes, 7 red and 6 white; the first and last stripes are red.