Flag Etiquette - Longbow Digital Arts Discussion

Author	Topic: Flag Etiquette
coax Administrator	posted September 26, 2001 05:41 PM Flag Etiquette The flag should not be draped over the hood, top, sides or back of a vehicle, train or boat. When the flag is displayed on a car, the staff should be fixed firmly to the framework or clamped to the right fender. The flag is supposed to be displayed only from sunrise to sunset. It can be displayed at night only if a light shines on it. When displayed either horizontally or vertically against a wall, the union (star field) should be in the uppermost corner and to the flags own right, that is, to the observer’s left. When displayed in a window, the flags should be displayed the same way, with the union or blue field to the left of the observer in the street. When the U.S. flag is displayed on a pole projecting from a building, the union of the flag should be placed at the peak of the staff unless the flag is at half staff. When suspended from a rope extending from a building on a pole, the flag should be hoisted out union first from the building. When flags of states, cities or localities, or pennants of societies are flown on the same halyard with the flag of the United States, the latter should always be at the peak. When the flags are flown from adjacent staffs, the flag of the United States should be hoisted first and lowered last. No such flag or pennant may be placed above the flag of the United States or to the United States flag’s right. Always hoist the U.S. flag briskly. Lower it ceremoniously. The flag, when flown at half-staff, should be first hoisted to the peak for an instant and then lowered to the half-staff position. The flag should be again raised to the peak before it us lowered for the day. When the U.S. flag is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem for display, it should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably via flag disposal ceremonies held at your local VFW or American Legion Posts. Important Don’ts It is generally not desirable to fly the flag outdoors when the weather is particularly inclement because exposure to severe winds and rain may damage the flag. Never in any way should disrespect be shown the U.S. flag. The U.S. flag should never be displayed with the union down except as a signal of dire distress in instances of extreme danger to life or property. The U.S. flag should never touch anything beneath it. Never use the U.S. flag as wearing apparel, bedding or drapery, festooned, drawn back, nor up, in folds. IP:
Irascible Member	posted October 02, 2001 01:58 AM Just replying so you know someone read it and found it interesting. Don't know about you, but I feel a bit rejected when no one replies to my threads.... .... and I don't take rejection well .... IP:
coax Administrator	posted October 02, 2001 03:09 PM thank ras. I didn't think anyone would reply theres nothing to really apply to, but I like it when people do reply I found this somewhere and thought i'd put it up. ------------------ LDA Players, Information, and etc... IP:
Sailor Administrator	posted October 08, 2001 02:10 PM You did a great job Coax in finding that information. That is part of the rules that I lived by in the Navy since my job was being a Signalman (worked with all the flags including the stars and stripes). Sorry I did not see this until now, but again you did a great job - congratulations!!! ------------------ May you always have a following Sea and the comfort of those you hold nearest to your heart. IP:
BamZipPow Member	posted October 21, 2001 05:36 PM Thanks coax, Good post. I think the rules of the flag is actually in the US Code 10. Not sure...you know how us USAF types are. BamZipPow ...how things get fragged IP: