Military Customs And Courtseys Flashcards
When displayed with other flags the U.S. flag should be
Marching right- flag’s own right
Never at half staffed if carried by airman
flag on presidents car
12 x 18” fringe on 3 sides 1”
If multiple flags are on display but no foreign the U.S. Flag will be
Above and center to the rest of the flags
Two or more nations flags are on display
Equal size, in alphabetical order. US flag at its own right
NATO countries flags on display will be in order of french alphabet
Where will the union be if it’s placed on a closed casket
Union at head over left shoulder of deceased. Running left to right, blue field at top.
department of AF seal 13 stars
13 stars = colonies
Department of AF seal yellow
Stand for 1947, year AF was established
Department of AF seal, crest is composed of:
Bald eagle - Air power
White cloud- new sky
Wreath- yellow for striking power
What does the AF symbol honor?
Heritage of past, promise of our future
Upper part of AF symbols
Stripes represent enlisted men and woman
AF symbol sphere within star represents
Globe/ nation’s freedom
AF symbol 5 points of star
AD, civilians, guard, reserve, retirees
AF symbols 3 diamonds
Core values
AFI for core values on saluting
AFI 34-1201
Where does the junior ranking walk next to the senior ranking person?
To the senior ranking person’s left
