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- 1.
The laws relating to the flag of the United States of America are outlined in detail in the:
- A.
Flag Manual of the United States
- B.
Customs and Courtesies of the Armed Forces
- C.
United States Code
- D.
Armed Forces Code of Conduct
Correct Answer
C. United States Code -
- 2.
This flag is lightweight nylon bunting material, 8 feet 11 3/8 inches by 17 feet and is only displayed in fair weather from an installation flagstaff:
- A.
Base flag
- B.
All purpose flag
- C.
Installation flag
- D.
All weather flg
Correct Answer
C. Installation flag -
- 3.
This flag is lightweight nylon bunting material, 5 feet by 9 feet 6 inches. Use this size as an alternate for the installation flag in inclement weather:
- A.
All purpose flag
- B.
All weather flag
- C.
Organizational flag
- D.
Ceremonial flag
Correct Answer
B. All weather flag -
- 4.
This flag is made of rayon bunting material, 3 feet by 4 feet:
- A.
All purpose flag
- B.
All weather flag
- C.
Ceremonial flag
- D.
Installation flag
Correct Answer
A. All purpose flag -
- 5.
This flag is rayon or synthetic substitute material, 4 feet 4 inches by 5 feet 6 inches, trimmed on three edges with yellow rayon fringe 2 inches wide:
- A.
Installation flag
- B.
Ceremonial flag
- C.
Combat flag
- D.
Base flag
Correct Answer
B. Ceremonial flag -
- 6.
This flag is rayon or synthetic substitute material and is 3 feet by 4 feet. This flag is trimmed on three edges with rayon fringe 2 inches wide:
- A.
Interment flag
- B.
Boat flag
- C.
Organizational flag
- D.
Wing flag
Correct Answer
C. Organizational flag -
- 7.
This flag is 5 feet by 9 feet 6 inches of any approved material:
- A.
Automobile flag
- B.
Boat flag
- C.
Interment flag
- D.
Recreational flag
Correct Answer
C. Interment flag -
- 8.
This flag is authorized for deceased military personnel and for deceased veterans:
- A.
Ceremonial flag
- B.
Retirement flag
- C.
Interment flag
- D.
Funeral flag
Correct Answer
C. Interment flag -
- 9.
This flag may be either 3 feet by 4 feet or 3 feet by 5 feet. Members retiring from the Air Force are entitled to presentation of the United States flag:
- A.
Military flag
- B.
Retirement flag
- C.
Ceremonial flag
- D.
All purpose flag
Correct Answer
B. Retirement flag -
- 10.
This Flag is 12- by 18-inches and is trimmed on three sides with yellow fringe, 1 inch wide. This flag is displayed with the President and Vice President of the United States:
- A.
Ceremonial flag
- B.
Automobile flag
- C.
Boat flag
- D.
Presidential flag
Correct Answer
B. Automobile flag -
- 11.
What is the universal custom to display the flag?
- A.
Display any time anywhere
- B.
Display only near government buildings
- C.
Only from sunrise to sunset on buildings and on stationary flagstaffs in the open
- D.
Only on authorized settings approved by the Air Force Chief of Staff
Correct Answer
C. Only from sunrise to sunset on buildings and on stationary flagstaffs in the open -
- 12.
For patriotic effect, the flag may be displayed 24 hours a day if:
- A.
Authorized by Installation Commander
- B.
Properly illuminated during the hours of darkness
- C.
Used during National Holiday
- D.
Authorized by the President
Correct Answer
B. Properly illuminated during the hours of darkness -
- 13.
Air Force installations are authorized to fly one installation flag from reveille to retreat, normally on a flagstaff placed in front of the:
- A.
Ceremonial grounds
- B.
Squadron picnic area
- C.
Base front gate
- D.
Installation headquarters
Correct Answer
D. Installation headquarters -
- 14.
The flag should not be displayed on days when the weather is inclement, except when:
- A.
An all-weather flag is used
- B.
Special military parade has been scheduled
- C.
Dignitaries visit the base
- D.
Base is having a military exercise
Correct Answer
A. An all-weather flag is used -
- 15.
The U.S. flag, when displayed with another flag against a wall from crossed staffs, should be on the:
- A.
Left
- B.
Right
- C.
Left or right
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
B. Right -
- 16.
When a number of flags are grouped and displayed from staffs radiating from a central point, and no foreign flags are in the display, the U.S. flag will be:
- A.
Never included with other flags. The U.S. flag always stands alone and aloft
- B.
In the center and at the highest point of the group
- C.
To the left of the group and alone in place of dignity
- D.
To the right of the group and alone in place of dignity
Correct Answer
B. In the center and at the highest point of the group -
- 17.
When the U.S. flag is displayed from a staff projecting horizontally or at an angle from the windowsill, balcony, or front of a building, the union (or blue field) of the flag should be placed:
- A.
In the center only
- B.
At the peak of the staff
- C.
At the end of the staff
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
B. At the peak of the staff -
- 18.
When displayed from a staff in a church or public auditorium, the U.S. flag should hold the position of superior prominence and in the position of honor at the clergyman‘s or speaker‘s right as he or she faces the audience. Any other flag so displayed should be placed:
- A.
Hanging freely from the ceiling
- B.
At a lower position than the U.S. flag
- C.
On the left of the clergyman or speaker or to the right of the audience
- D.
At the back of the church or auditorium and to the right as the speaker faces the audience
Correct Answer
C. On the left of the clergyman or speaker or to the right of the audience -
- 19.
On a closed casket, place the flag lengthwise with the union at the:
- A.
Head and over the right shoulder of the deceased
- B.
Head and over the left shoulder of the deceased
- C.
Head and centered over the deceased
- D.
Foot and centered over the deceased
Correct Answer
B. Head and over the left shoulder of the deceased -
- 20.
The flag should never be displayed with union down, except as a signal of:
- A.
Workday stress on a military installation
- B.
Dire distress in instances of extreme danger to life or property
- C.
Base exercise has commenced
- D.
The flag needing to be replaced
Correct Answer
B. Dire distress in instances of extreme danger to life or property -
- 21.
The term “halfstaff” means:
- A.
The flag is flown one half day
- B.
The position of the flag when the flag is one-half the distance between the top and bottom of the staff.
- C.
The flag size
- D.
The flag position when flown at the peak of a flag pole
Correct Answer
B. The position of the flag when the flag is one-half the distance between the top and bottom of the staff. -
- 22.
All flags displayed with the U.S. flag are flown at halfstaff when the U.S. flag is flown at halfstaff, with the exception of:
- A.
Disagreement with foreign nationals
- B.
Foreign national flags
- C.
State flags
- D.
Ceremonial flags
Correct Answer
B. Foreign national flags -
- 23.
What are ehe official Air Force colors?
- A.
Gold and yellow
- B.
Brass and gold
- C.
Ultramarine blue and Air Force yellow
- D.
Royal blue and canary
Correct Answer
C. Ultramarine blue and Air Force yellow -
- 24.
What do the 13 white stars on the Air Force seal represent?
- A.
Each Air Force Command
- B.
The first 13 Air Force Chiefs of Staff
- C.
The original 13 colonies
- D.
The first 13 aircraft in the Air Force's inventory
Correct Answer
C. The original 13 colonies -
- 25.
Title 18, USC, Section 506, Seals of Departments or Agencies, protects the Air Force seal from unauthorized use.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
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