AR 840-10, Flags, Guidons, Honors, and Salutes

Question 1

What regulation covers flags, guidons, and streamers?

Answer 1

AR 840-10

Question 2

What three authorized flags can be flown outside of installations?

Answer 2

The Garrison Flag, Post Flag and Storm Flag

Question 3

When is the Garrison Flag flown?

Answer 3

On authorized federal holidays

Question 4

When is the Post Flag flown?

Answer 4

Daily

Question 5

When is the Storm Flag flown?

Answer 5

During inclement weather

Question 6

How many streamers are on the US Army Flag?

Answer 6

190

Question 7

What must happen if a flag becomes unserviceable?

Answer 7

It will be destroyed privately, preferably by burning, shredding or by some other method that does not show irreverence or disrespect to the flag

Question 8

What are Guidons?

Answer 8

Guidons are unit identification markers approved by HQDA

Question 9

How are the State and Territorial flags displayed?

Answer 9

State flags are to be displayed in the Order that they joined the Union. They can also be displayed in alphabetical order as well.

Question 10

Why are Streamers awarded?

Answer 10

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

Question 11

What are the first and most recent Army Campaign streamers?

Answer 11

Lexington, 1775; Abeyance, 2015