Army Family Team Building Level I

Introduction to Military Customs and Courtesies

Flag Etiquette Quiz Answers

1. How should you display a flag on a vehicle?
c. A flag on a car should be attached to the antenna or the right fender.

2. When the flag hangs in a window, which way should the stars face to those in
the street?
b. Stars should face left on a flag in a window.

3. Where should the U.S. flag fly in relation to other flags on a flagpole?
a. The U.S. flag should fly above other flags on a flagpole.

4. Where should you wear a flag lapel pin?

b. Wear a flag lapel pin above your heart on the left side.
5. What does a flag at half-staff mean?
b. A flag at half-staff is a sign of mourning.
6. During the National Anthem all those not in uniform should stand and face the
flag with the right hand over the heart.
a. True. During the National Anthem, those not in uniform render honors to
the flag by standing, facing the flag, and placing the right hand over the
heart.
7. When the flag is displayed against a wall the blue field should be uppermost and
to the observer’s left.
a. The blue field should be uppermost and to the observer’s left.
8. When is it OK to display the flag at night?
b. It is OK to display the flag at night if it is properly illuminated.
9. On Memorial Day, the flag should be displayed at half-staff until noon.
a. True. On Memorial Day, the correct way to display the flag is at half-staff
until noon.
10. How should you dispose of U.S. flag that is beyond repair?
c. You should give a flag that is beyond repair to your local government or the
American Legion to dispose of.

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Holidays to Display Your Flag

New Year’s Day
Inauguration Day
Martin Luther King’s Birthday
Lincoln’s Birthday
Washington’s Birthday
Easter Sunday
Patriots’ Day
National Day of Prayer
Mother’s Day
Armed Forces Day
Flag Day
Memorial Day (half staff ‘til noon)
Independence Day
Labor Day
Constitution Day
Columbus Day
Navy Day
Veterans’ Day
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Day
Election Days

. . . and such other days as may be proclaimed by the

President of the United States

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