AIR PATROL FULL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
SET 2026
◉ June 14th is celebrated each year as Answer: Flag Day
◉ What is the poem, which later would become our national anthem,
changed how Americans felt about their flag? Answer: Francis Scott Key
poem "The Star Spangled Banner"
◉ The flag represents Answer: the best things about our people, our
land, and our commitment to equality
◉ Display the flag Answer: everyday, especially national holidays.
◉ Public buildings, schools, and polling places are expected to Answer:
display the flag.
◉ Fly the flag from Answer: sunrise to sunset, or through the night if
illuminated.
◉ Do not fly the flag during ___ _______. Answer: bad weather
,◉ _______ hoist the flag up the flag pole, and lower it
______________. Answer: 1. Briskely
2. ceremoniously.
◉ If marching in a group of flags, the U.S. flag belongs Answer: front
and center of all other flags, or on the marching right.
◉ If displaying in a group of flags s, place the U.S. flag at Answer: the
center and the highest point of the formation.
◉ If displaying flat against a wall, the Union belongs Answer: in the
uppermost corner and to the flag's own right, above and behind the
speaker.
◉ If displaying on a speaker's platform, Answer: the flag should be
placed in advance of the audience and to the speaker's right. Any other
flag could be placed to the speaker's left.
◉ If displaying the flag at crossed staffs, Answer: the U.S. flag belongs
on its own right, with its staff in front of the other.
◉ If hoisting a flag out a window or balcony, Answer: send the Union
out first
, ◉ If displaying the flag over the middle of a street, Answer: point the
Union toward the north or east.
◉ If the flag is to cover a casket, Answer: the Union belongs over the
deceased's left shoulder.
◉ If the flag is to fly at half-staff, Answer: first briskly hoist it to the
peak, then lower in
ceremoniously to half-staff. At the end of the day, briskly return the flag
to the peak, before ceremoniously lowering it for the day.
◉ Do not allow the flag to touch Answer: the ground.
◉ Do not use the flag in Answer: advertising.
◉ Do not fly the flag upside down, except as a Answer: sign of distress.
◉ Do not fly another flag above the Answer: U.S. flag.
◉ Do not drape the flag over a Answer: parade float or a car.
◉ Do not ____ the flag as _______. Answer: 1. wear
2. clothing