Chapter 8: Military Customs, Courtesies, and Protocol for Special Events
Chapter 8
Military Customs, Courtesies, and Protocol for Special Events
Section 8A – Overview
8.1 INTRODUCTION
1. Customs and courtesies ensure proper respect for
military members and form the foundation for (157)
a. fraternity.
b. order.
c. self-discipline.
d. mutual respect.
Section 8B – Symbols
8.2 THE UNITED STATES FLAG
2. Which documents contain Air Force-specific guidance on protocol, decorum, customs and courtesies for
Air Force ceremonies, conferences and social events?
(157)
a. AFI 35-101 and AFMAN 36-2203
b. AFI 36-2241 and Air Force Policy Directive (AFPD)
90-2
c. AFR 40-951 and AFI 36-2201
d. AFI 34-1201 and AFPAM 34-1202
c.
d.
All-weather (storm) flag
Interment flag and all-weather (storm) flag
8. What are the dimensions of the all-purpose US flag?
(157)
a. 3' x 4'
b. 5' x 6'
c. 3' x 5'
d. 8' 11 3/8" x 17'
9.
a.
b.
c.
d.
The _____ US flag measures 4'4" x 5'6". (157)
Organizational
Ceremonial
Interment
Retirement
10. What are the dimensions of the organizational US
flag? (157)
a. 3' x 4'
b. 6' x 10'
c. 5' x 9'
d. 3' x 5'
3. Which type of US flag is displayed from an installation flagstaff in fair weather? (157)
a. Installation
b. All-weather
c. Ceremonial
d. Organizational
11. Which two US flags are trimmed on three sides with
a 2"-wide rayon fringe? (157)
a. Ceremonial and organizational
b. Retirement and organizational
c. Ceremonial and interment
d. Interment and retirement
4. How many types of all-purpose US flags are authorized? (157)
a. One
b. Two
c. Three
d. Four
12. Which US flag is authorized for deceased military
personnel and deceased veterans? (158)
a. Ceremonial flag
b. Organizational flag
c. Interment flag
d. Retirement flag
5. Which US flag(s) is/are displayed on installation
flagstaffs? (157)
a. Installation only
b. All-weather (storm) only
c. All-weather (storm) and organizational
d. Installation and all-weather (storm)
13. All members retiring from the Air Force are entitled
to the presentation of the retirement US flag measuring
3' x 4' or (158)
a. 3' x 5'.
b. 6" x 9".
c. 4'4" x 5'6".
d. 5' x 9'6".
6. Which US flag(s) can be displayed outdoors with
flags of friendly nations during arrival ceremonies for
foreign dignitaries or to indicate joint occupancy of a
building by two or more countries? (157)
a. Ceremonial
b. Ceremonial or organizational
c. Organizational
d. All-purpose
7.
a.
b.
Which US flag(s) measure(s) 5' x 9'6"? (157-158)
Interment flag
Installation flag
14. The 12" x 18" US flag is displayed (158)
a. with the individual automobile flag of the President and
Vice President of the US.
b. on government vehicles of individuals who are authorized positional colors.
c. on government vehicles of general officers.
d. on government vehicles of members of the Senior Executive Service.
15. The 18" x 26" US flag is displayed (158)
a. with the individual automobile flag of the President and
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