AR 840-10 Flashcards
What does AR 840-10 cover?
Flags and Guidons
What must happen if a flag becomes unserviceable?
It will be destroyed privately, preferably by burning, shredding or by some other method that does not show irreverence or disrespect to the flag
What are the flags authorized to be flown below the flag of the United States?
the Minuteman flag
- The Prisoner of War/Missing in Action (POW/MIA) flag
- Retiree Flag
- Commander-in-Chief’s Installation Excellence Award flag
Where are the occasions for the flag to fly at half-staff listed?
AR 600-25
What are the three Army Flags?
- The US Army Ceremonial flag
- The Army Display flag
- The Army Field flag
When was the US Army Ceremonial Flag approved?
June 1956
What is the first campaign streamer for the US Army flag?
Lexington 1775
What is the last awarded campaign streamer for the US Army flag?
Iraq Operation New Dawn 2010-2011
What are Guidons?
Guidons are unit identification markers approved by HQDA and authorized for TOE companies, batteries, troops, detachments, and separate platoons and for TDA units with an authorized strength of 20 or more military personnel
How are the State and Territorial flags displayed?
State flags are to be displayed in the Order that they joined the Union. They can also be displayed in alphabetical order as well.
What are the Four authorized finial’s (flagstaff heads) for use by Army Organizations?
- Eagle; Presidential Staffs
- Spearhead; only device used with Army flags
- Acorn; Markers and marking pennants flagstaffs
- Ball; Outdoor wall mounted for advertising or recruiting
Why are Streamers awarded?
Streamers are awarded in recognition of a display of heroism or meritorious service that is the result of a group effort or to indicate campaign/war service
