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Color Guard Study Guide

Total questions: 38

Worksheet time: 22mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Define Colors:

a)

A specific Flag Symbolic To The Spirit And Tradition Of The US

b)

The Colors of The Flag Are:
Red - Hardiness and Valor
White - Purity
Blue - Justice

c)

Flag, Color, Standard, Ensign

d)

The Ferrule

2.

What is the size of The Garrison Flag and when is it hoisted:

a)

The Size of The Garrison Flag Is 38 Feet By 20 Feet and Is Hoisted On Holidays And Other Important Occasions

b)

The Size of The Garrison Flag Is 19 Feet By 10 Feet and Is Hoisted On Holidays And Other Important Occasions

c)

The Size of The Garrison Flag IS 9 1/2 Feet By 5 Feet and Is Hoisted On Holidays And Other Important Occasions

3.

What is the size of The Post Flag and when is it hoisted:

a)

The size of the post flag is 19 feet by 30 feet and is hoisted when the garrison flag is not flown

b)

The size of the post flag is 20 feet by 11 feet and is hoisted when the garrison flag is not flown

c)

The size of the post flag is 19 feet by 10 feet and is hoisted when the garrison flag is not flown

d)

The size of the post flag is 15 feet by 19 feet and is hoisted when the garrison flag is not flown

4.

What is the Size of The Storm Flag and when is it Hoisted:

a)

The Size Of The Storm Flag Is 9 1/2 Feet By 5 Feet And Is Flown During Inclement Weather

b)

The Flag Is 10 Feet By 9 1/2 Feet

5.

What are The Colors of The Flag and when is it hoisted:

a)

The Colors of The Flag Are:
Red- Hardiness and Purity

White- Valor

Blue- Justice

b)

The Colors of The Flag Are:
Red- Hardiness and Valor

White- Justice

Blue- Purity

c)

The Colors of The Flag Are:
Red- Hardiness and Valor

White- Purity

Blue- Justice

d)

The Colors of The Flag Are:
Red- Purity and Valor

White- Hardiness

Blue- Justice

6.

Where is the US Flag carried in a procession:

a)

When carried In a Procession with other Flags, The US flag is carried on the marching right, or front and center when marching in line

b)

When carried In a Procession with other Flags, The US flag is carried on the marching left, or front and center when marching in line

c)

When carried In a Procession with other Flags, The US flag is carried on the front and center when marching in line

d)

When carried In a Procession with other Flags, The US flag is carried on the marching left, when marching in line

7.

What is the proper way to raise the Flag to the half-staff position:

a)

raised to the top of the staff, then lowered to the half-staff position

b)

The flag is first raised to the top of the staff, then lowered

c)

The flag is raised to the half-staff position

d)

The flag is first raised to the top of the staff, then lowered to the half-staff position

8.

What is the proper way to lower the Flag from the half-staff position

a)

The flag is lowered.

b)

The flag is first raised to the top of the staff and then lowered.

c)

"This cadet does not recall"

d)

No se

9.

How is the us Flag displayed when placed on a wall:

a)

Either Horizontally or Vertically, with The Union to the upper Most and to the Flag's Own right

b)

Vertically, with The Union to the upper Most and to the Flag's Own right

c)

Horizontally with The Union to the upper Most and to the Flag's Own right

d)

With The Union to the upper Most and to the Flag's Own right

10.

Who is authorized a US flag over their casket at a military funeral:

a)

Members Of the active military Force, National Guard, Reserve, Honorably Discharged Veterans, and Retired Military

b)

National Guard, Reserve, Honorably Discharged Veterans, and Retired Military

c)

Members Of the active military Force, National Guard, Reserve, and Retired Military

d)

Members Of the active military Force, and Retired Military

11.

How is the Us flag placed on a casket:

a)

over the head and left shoulder of the deceased

b)

The Union over the head and left shoulder of the deceased

c)

Lengthwise over the casket with The Union over the head and left shoulder of the deceased

d)

over the casket with The Union over the head and left shoulder of the deceased

12.

What is the flag head or final:

a)

The decorative ornament on top of the flag staff or flag pole

b)

ornament on top of the flag staff or flag pole

c)

The decorative ornament on top of the flag staff

d)

on top of the flag staff or flag pole

13.

What is a flag staff:

a)

The staff on which a flag is

b)

The staff on which a flag is mounted

c)

The staff on which a flag is flown

d)

Where a flag is mounted

14.

How many stripes are on the US flag and how are they arranged:

a)

There are 13 stripes

b)

There are 13 stripes and there are 6 red stripes and 7 white stripes, with the first and last stripes being red

c)

There are 13 stripes and the first and last stripes being red

d)

There are 13 stripes and there are 7 red stripes and 6 white stripes, with the first and last stripes being red

15.

What do the 13 stripes represent on the US flag:

a)

They represent the 13 original colonies

b)

They represent the 13 colonies

c)

They represent nothing

d)

"This cadet does not recall"

16.

How many stars are on the US flag and what do they represent? How are they arranged:

a)

The stars are white and they are arranged in 4 rows of 5 each and 5 rows of 6 each

b)

There are 50 stars on the US flag, representing the 50 states. The stars are white and they are arranged in 5 rows of 4 each and 6 rows of 5 each

c)

There are 50 stars on the US flag, representing the 50 states. The stars are white

d)

There are 50 stars on the US flag, representing the 50 states. The stars are white and they are arranged in 4 rows of 5 each and 5 rows of 6 each

17.

How long is the US flag flown at half -staff after the death of a president or former president? vice president:

a)

It is flown at half-staff for 40 days after the death of a president or former president and 10 days for a vice- president

b)

It is flown at half-staff for 20 days after the death of a president or former president and 30 days for a vice- president

c)

It is flown at half-staff for 50 days after the death of a president or former president and 20 days for a vice- president

d)

It is flown at half-staff for 30 days after the death of a president or former president and 10 days for a vice- president

18.

What is the hoist of a flag:

a)

The hoist of a flag is the length (Vertical edge) of the flag

b)

The hoist of a flag is the length of the flag, measure from top to bottom

c)

The hoist of a flag is the length (Vertical edge) of the flag, measure from top to bottom

d)

The hoist of a flag is the length (Horizontal edge) of the flag, measure from top to bottom

19.

What is the fly of the flag:

a)

(Horizontal Edge) of the flag measured from left to right

b)

The fly of the flag is width (Horizontal Edge)

c)

The fly of the flag is width (vertical) of the flag measured from left to right

d)

The fly of the flag is width (Horizontal Edge) of the flag measured from left to right

20.

When and how do you dispose of the US flag:

a)

When the flag is NO longer suitable for display, it is destroyed,

b)

When the flag is NO longer suitable for display, it is destroyed, preferably by burning

c)

When the flag is NO longer suitable for display, it is destroyed, preferably by throwing it out

d)

When the flag is NO longer suitable for display, it will be destroyed, preferably by burning

21.

Where is the US flag carried or displayed in relation to other flags:

a)

The US flag is always carried or displayed in the position of honor

b)

The US flag is always carried or displayed

c)

The US flag is always displayed in the position of honor

d)

The flag is always carried or displayed in the position of hono

22.

Can the us flag ever be flown upside down:

a)

Yes, In times of distress

b)

NEVER

c)

No

d)

"I don't know"

23.

What is the birthday of the 1st flag:

a)

July 15, 1895

b)

June 7, 1996

c)

July 1st, 1997

d)

June 14, 1777

24.

Where is the US flag flown 24 hours a day:

a)

Fort McHenry, Maryland the Marine Corp Memorial

b)

Fort McHenry, Maryland; Flag-house square, Baltimore, and the Marine Corp Memorial

c)

Flag-house square, Baltimore, The Capitol and the Marine Corp Memorial

d)

Fort McHenry, Maryland; Flag-house square, Baltimore, The Capitol and the Marine Corp Memorial

25.

How is the US flag placed when displayed at cross staff with another flag:

a)

The US flag will be on the marching right and its staff in front of the other staff

b)

The US flag will be on the marching right

c)

will be on the marching right and its staff in front of the other staff

d)

The US flag will be on the marching right and its staff in front

26.

How are flags and pennants flown when hoisted:

a)

In order of precedence, with the US flag in the middle

b)

In order of precedence

c)

In order of precedence, with the US flag on the bottom

d)

In order of precedence, with the US flag on top.

27.

When is the only time the US flag is dipped:

a)

Upon Receiving a solute from a passing vessel, by a nation recognized by the US

b)

Upon Receiving a solute from a passing vessel, by a nation.

c)

from a passing vessel, by a nation recognized by the US

d)

Upon Receiving a solute from a passing vessel

28.

How are flags flown when a center point is established:

a)

"This cadet does not recall"

b)

centered at the highest.

c)

The US flag is centered at the highest

d)

I don't know

29.

What are the several names used to describe the US flag:

a)

Flag, Color, Standard, Ensign

b)

Flag

c)

Flag, Color

d)

Standard, Ensign

30.

What is the U.S. Flag position in an auditorium or chapel

a)

To the speaker's right or the audience's left

b)

To the speaker's left or the audience's right

31.

What is the proper way to display the flag:

a)

It should be hanging free with the stars to the marching right

b)

It should be hanging free with the stars

c)

to the marching right

d)

I don't know why you asking me!?

32.

Who is given credit for sewing the first U.S. flag:

a)

Betsy Ross

b)

Rose Scott

c)

Sir Francis Scott Key

d)

Frank Ross

33.

What are Streamers

a)

Long narrow ribbons displayed

b)

Long narrow ribbons displayed from the bottom of the flag staff

c)

Long narrow ribbons

d)

Long narrow ribbons displayed from the top of the flag staff

34.

What is the name of the shiny piece located at the bottom of the staff:

a)

I don't know Shiny metal thing?

b)

Unicrest

c)

The HUD

d)

The ferrule

35.

Who wrote the stars and stripes:

a)

Sir Francis Scott Key

b)

Your mom

c)

Betsy Scott Key

d)

I don't know

36.

What is the report in:

a)

"Sir the primary color guard from Margret Long Wisdom High school, Army ROTC from Dallas TX, is reporting in for the Folding/Unfolding phase of the color guard competition, and will report in accordance of TC 3-21.7, permission to utilize drill area, Sir"

b)

"Sir the primary color guard from Margret Long Wisdom High school, Army JROTC from Houston TX, is reporting in for the Folding/Unfolding phase of the color guard competition, and will report in accordance of TC 3-21.5, permission to utilize drill area, Sir"

37.

What are the Flag folding commands:
In order!!​

4 lines
38.

What is the Report out:

a)

"Sir the Primary color guard from Margret Long Wisdom High school, Army JROTC from Houston TX, has completed the Folding/ Unfolding phase for the color guard competition, Permission to leave the drill area, Sir"

b)

"Sir the color guard from Margret Long Wisdom High school, Army JROTC from Houston TX, has completed the Folding/ Unfolding phase for the color guard competition, Permission to leave the drill area, Sir"