Ch 4: Military Funeral Rite & Flag Folding Ceremony Flashcards
When was the law created that states that all military branches are eligible to receive military honors?
January 1, 2000
Who must contact specific branch to coordinate details for military honors?
Funeral Director
True or false:
Military personnel limitations may prohibit all requests for a service
True
What are the 4 types of discharges?
Honorable
General (under Honorable)
Bad Conduct
Dishonorable
What are the bare minimums that the family of an eligible veteran can expect?
Flag Folding
Flag Presentation
Playing of Taps
For military honors, where do we send the information to?
Each branch has different places to send to
What branch are the Air Corps a part of?
Army
Can high ranking politicians (national office) be buried in military cemeteries?
Yes
What is the position of ceremonial elements in the procession to the cemetery?
(the full 8)
- Band
- Escort
- Color Guard
- Chaplain
- Casket Coach or Caisson
- Body Bearers
- Family
- Society
What is a Bugler?
The person who does the playing of the taps
Who is eligible to get a band?
Coronel or higher ups
Who stays with the active duty service member decedent?
Escort
What is a chaplain?
Someone who brings Christ to the military
Active duty or Higher ranking get him
In Fort Sam Houston, which branch can get the Casket coach or Caisson?
US army
Only E9, Lieutenant, Coronel, or higher ranking can get this
Who is included with the Casket coach / Caisson?
Honorary Pall Bearers to the side
Who is eligible for Military Honors?
Military members on active duty or in the Selected Reserve
National Guard
Former Military members
(who served on active duty)
(completed at least 1 term of enlistment)
(Discharged due to a disability incurred or aggravated in the line of duty)
(And departed under conditions other than dishonorable)
Do spouses and children get military service funeral?
No just military personnel
How is veteran eligibility established?
DD 214
Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty
What is the preferred documentation that is needed for everything?
DD 214
What if the DD 214 isn’t available?
Any discharge document showing other than dishonorable can be used
Sometimes works, sometimes it doesn’t
How can a DD 214 be obtained?
Complete the Standard Form 180 and sent to St. Louis
What is a Military Escort?
A personnel assigned to accompany a body following an active duty death
Stays with the body at all times
What are other services for active duty that are provided by contract mortuary?
Embalming
Dressing
Casketing
Is expense reimbursement available for the services done to a deceased from active service?
Yes
Who is able to get Burial Benefits?
Military member
Spouses (exes and current)
Underage Children
Children up to 22 if they’re in college
Disabled children, if diagnosed prior to of age
Who is in charge of Burial Benefits?
VA Department
What is included in a burial in a national cemetery?
Grave
Opening and closing of the grave
Outer burial container - concrete liner
Perpetual care
Government headstone or marker
Burial Flag
Presidential Memorial Certificate
Is a government headstone or marker allowed even if the deceased isn’t buried in a national cemetery?
Yes
Where can we request the burial flag?
Post Office
Who presents the Presidential memorial certificate to the NOK?
The cemetery staff
*If family doesn’t want, let the staff know prior to burial
What does the folding of the flag represent?
Represents the same religious principles on which the country was originally founded
The portion of the flag denoting honor is the ____________________ containing the stars representing the states our veterans served in uniform
Canton of Blue
How do we hold the flag?
Parallel to ground
DO NOT let flag touch the ground
What’s important about the 21 gun salute?
Firing Squad
> 7 members
> 3 blanks
- each shell represent duty, honor, service
Which fold of the flag is a symbol of life?
First fold
Which fold of the flag is a symbol of the belief in the eternal life?
Second fold
Which fold of the flag is made in honor and remembrance of the veteran departing our ranks who gave a portion of life for the defense of the country to attain peace throughout the world?
Third fold
Which fold of the flag represents the weaker nature, for as American citizens trusting in God, it is to Him they turn in times of peace as well as in times of war for His divine guidance
Fourth fold
Which fold of the flag is a tribute to the country?
Fifth fold
Which fold of the flag is for where our hearts lie. It’s with their heart they pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all
Sixth fold
Which fold of the flag is a tribute to the armed forces, for it’s through the country and the flag that they protect the country and the flag against all her enemies, whether they be found within or without boundaries of the republic?
Seventh fold
Which fold of the flag is a tribute to the one who entered into the valley of the shadow of death, that they might see the light of day and to honor mother, for whom it flies on Mother’s Day
Eighth fold
Which fold of the flag is a tribute to womanhood; for it has been through their faith, love, loyalty, and devotion that the character of the men and women who have made this country great has been molded?
Ninth fold
Which fold of the flag is a tribute to the father, for he too has given his sons and daughters for the defense of the country since they were first born
Tenth fold
Which fold of the flag in the eyes of a Hebrew citizen, represents the lower portion of the seal of King David and King Solomon, and glorifies, in their eyes, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob
Eleventh fold
Which fold of the flag, in the eyes of a Christian citizen, represents an emblem of eternity and glorifies, in their eyes, God the father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost?
Twelfth fold
When the flag is completely folded, the stars are upper most, reminding them of what?
The national motto, “In God We Trust”
After the flag’s completely folded and tucked in, it takes on an appearance of ___________________, reminding them of the soldiers who served under General ___________________ and the soldiers and marines who served under Captain ______________________
Cocked hat
George Washington
John Paul Jones
