Chapter 8 Flashcards by william finucane

Which chapter of US code pertains to the seal

Chapter 2

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Which title of the US code pertains to the flag

Chapter 1

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Which chapter of US code pertains to the seat of the government

Chapter 3

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Which chapter in the US code pertains to the states

Chapter 4

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AFI 34–1201

Guide to protocol air force specific flag customs and courtesies

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Lightweight nylon bunting, 8 feet 11and 3/8” x 17’ displayed only in Fairweather from an installation Flagstaff

Installation flag

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Lightweight nylon bunting material, 5’ x 9’ 6 inches use the size as an alternate for the installation flag during inclement weather

All weather/storm flag

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Rayon bunting material, 3’ x 4’ can be used for outdoor display was friendly for nation, often presented at retirement

All-purpose flag

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Rayon or synthetic substitute material, 4’4” by 5’6” trimmed on three edges with wide yellow Fringe

Ceremonial flag

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Rayon or synthetic substitute material, 3’ x 4’ trimmed on three edges with 2 inch wide fringe

Organizational flag

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5’ x 9’ 6 inches and draped over coffin

Interment flag

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Maybe 3’ x 4’ or 3’ x 5’

Retirement flag

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12” x 18” flag trend on three sides by 1 inch yellow fringe

President and vice president auto flag

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18” x 26” trimmed on three sides by 1” yellow fringe

Flag for Government automobiles authorized

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6” x 9” flag without fringe

Government automobiles of general officers and members of senior executive service

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Which flags are never at half staff

Flags carried by Airmen

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NATO member country flags are displayed in which alphabetical order

French

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The flag displayed over the middle of the street it should be suspended vertically with the union to which direction on East to west street

North

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Flag displayed over the middle of the street should be suspended vertically with the union facing which direction on the north to south street

East

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On a closed casket place the flag lengthwise with the union where

At the head and over the left shoulder of the deceased

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When a full couch casket is open remove the flag fold and place where

In the lid the head end the casket and just above the decedents left shoulder

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When placed on a vehicle which direction does the Union face

Forward

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When will a foreign national flag be dipped

Never

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When should the union the flag be displayed down

In instances of extreme danger to life or property

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How should I bunting of blue white and red always be arranged

With blue on top white in the middle and red below

When should the flag be used to cover ceiling

Never

When can any other flag or pennant be placed above or the same level to the right of the flag United States

Never unless during a chaplain service on the navy vessel

When is the flag flown at half staff

Memorial Day, peace officers day, patriots' Day, Pearl Harbor remembrance Day, fallen firefighters day, the death of an individual, or when directed by the Pres. Or Secretary of Defense

Which flags are not flown half staff when the United States flag is

Foreign national flags

How do you obtain a flag flown over the capital

Contact your senator or representative

What color is the circular background of the Air Force seal

Ultramarine blue and the trim is yellow

What does the 13 white stars of the Air Force seal represent

The 13 colonies

What do the Air Force yellow Roman numerals under the shield stand for

1947 the year the Air Force was established

What is written in the band encircling the seal that is yellow with black lettering

Department of the Air Force on the top and United States of America on the bottom

Centered on the circular background is the Airfone force coat of arms made up of what

The crest and shield

What is the crest on the seal Consist of

Eagle wreath and cloud

What does the American bald eagle symbolize on the crest

United States and it's airpower

The wreath under the eagle is made up of six what

Alternating folds of metal

The white clouds behind the Eagles show what

Start of a new sky

What does the horizontal nebular line through the shield represent

Clouds

What is in the top part of the shield

Thunderbolt and flames representing striking power of air and space

How many flames and lightning bolts are around the lightning in the shield

Three flames and eight bolts

Title 18, USC section 506

Protect the Air Force seal from unauthorized use

AFMAN 33–326

Describes authorized uses of the seal or any part thereof

What are the two main parts of the Air Force symbol

The upper half being the stylized wings and the lower half which consist of a spear a star and three diamonds

What do the stylized wings in the upper half of the symbol represent

Enlisted men and women of the air force

Why are the wings in the symbol drawn with great angularity

To emphasize our swiftness and power

The wings on the symbol are divided into six segments to represent which distinctive capabilities

Air and space superiority, global attacks, rapid global mobility, precision engagement, info superiority, and agile combat support

What does the sphere within the star represent

The globe

What is the meaning of the five points of the star and Air Force symbol

Active-duty, civilians, guard, reserves, and retirees

What two things does the star represent

Space of the Highground and the officer corps

What do the three diamonds represent

Our three core values

When an officer approaches a group who calls the group to attn and who salutes?

First individual to notice the officer, and all salute

When should you salute in civi's

If it is the pres. And all are encouraged when otherwise appropriate

When should one salute at a funeral

When in uniform, when the hearse and casket passes, and during firing of volleys and playing of taps

Who enters the vehicle first and sits on the left?

Junior members

Who is the last to enter and first to leave a vehicle or small boat?

The highest ranking.

Flag detail for all purpose

NCO and three airmen

What should the flag detail consist of for an installation flag

And in NCP and five Airmen

If the flags at half staff the detail briskly raises The flag while retreat is sounded at what time do they lower the flag

On the first note of the national anthem to the colors

Where must the reenlisting and officer be during administering of the enlistment oath

Collocated

AFI 36–3203

For planning a retirement ceremony

What is the only difference between a dining in and dining out

Nonmilitary spouses and civilians may attend dining out

Who started dining ins

Gen. Henry H "Hap" Arnold

What must military members attending dining in or dining outs wear

Mess dress or semi formal

Induction into the order of the sword is reserved for who

Those who have provided outstanding leadership and support to enlisted people

What is the distance of the standard marching step

24"

What is the standard marching cadence

100 to 120 steps per minute

AFMAN 36-2203

Drill and ceremonies

When is a supplementary command given

When one portion of the unit must perform a different movement from the rest

Examples of a supplementary command would be

Continue the march, or stand fast

When are informational commands given

Directs others to give commands

Examples of informational commands include

Prepare for inspection, and dismiss the squadron

What is permitted at rest that is not permitted at ease

Speaking

The US Flag must be flown at half-staff to indicate mourning for a time set by the

President or SECDEF

The US Flag may Never be dipped to any

Person or thing

The american flag may not be used for

When a US flag is flat on a speakers platform the flag should be displayed

Above and behind the speaker with the union to the speakers right

When practical, the flag security detail will consist of

1 NCO And 2 Airmen

The US flag is always raised and lowered on the ______ side of the flagstaff

Leeward

When the US flag is completely folded i the triangular shape of a cocked hat, the blue field exposes _____ stars

At a military Dining-In spouses, non-military friends, or civilians may

Not attend

The recognition programs senior NCO's should become familiar with are retirement ceremonies, order of the sword, and

Top-3 induction

A DV may be defined as any government official with rank equivalent to a

Brigadier General or higher

When assisting DV's, it is customary to leave ___ hours between the end of the day activities and the start of evening functions

Preparations required for the Order of the Sword ceremony are similar to this of the

Dining-in