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Air Force PDG Study Guide, 1 Oct 2011
Chapter 8 - Military Customs and Courtesies
Multiple Choice Question References
Section 8A - Overview
1. Military customs and courtesies are proven traditions that govern how we interact with other people and have evolved as a result of the need for
A. order
B. mutual respect
C. a sense of fraternity among military personnel
*D. all of these answers
8.1.
Section 8B — Symbols
2. The laws relating to the flag of the United States of America are found in detail in
*A. the U.S. Code (USC)
B. the Bill of Rights
C. the Geneva Convention
D. the U.S. Constitution
8.2.1.
3. The laws relating to the flag of the United States of America are found in detail in the U.S. Code (USC). Title 4, USC, Flag and Seal, Seat of Government, and the States, Chapter 1, pertains to
*A. the flag
B. the seal
C. the seat of the government
D. the states
8.2.1.
4. The laws relating to the flag of the United States of America are found in detail in the U.S. Code (USC). Title 36, USC, Patriotic and National Observances, Ceremonies, and Organizations, Chapter 1, pertains to
A. the flag
*B. patriotic customs and observances
C. the seal
D. the states
8.2.1.
5. Which AFI contains Air Force-specific guidance on protocol, decorum, and customs and courtesies for Air Force ceremonies, conferences, and social events?
A. AFI 34-1201, Protocol
B. AFPAM 34-1202, Guide to Protocol
C. AFPAM 36-2241, Professional Development Guide
*D. both A and B
8.2.1.
6. There are several different types of U.S. flags, each differing in size and material depending on its purpose. Which of the following is the largest U.S. flag?
A. interment flag
B. ceremonial flag
*C. installation flag
D. organizational flag
8.2.2.1.
7. This flag is lightweight nylon bunting material, 8 feet 11 3/8 inches by 17 feet, and is displayed only in fair weather from an installation flagstaff. This is the flag typically flown at Air Force installations.
A. interment flag
B. ceremonial flag
*C. installation flag
D. organizational flag
8.2.2.1.
8. This all-purpose flag is made of a lightweight nylon bunting material, 5 feet by 9 feet 6 inches and is used as an alternate for the installation flag during inclement weather.
A. interment flag
B. ceremonial flag
*C. all-weather (storm) flag
D. organizational flag
8.2.2.2.1.
9. This flag, made of rayon bunting material, is 3 feet by 4 feet and can be used for outdoor display with flags of friendly foreign nations, in arrival ceremonies for international dignitaries or to indicate joint occupancy of a building by two or more countries. It is also commonly the flag presented at retirements.
A. interment flag
*B. all-purpose flag
C. all-weather (storm) flag
D. organizational flag
8.2.2.2.2.
10. This flag is rayon or synthetic substitute material, 4 feet 4 inches by 5 feet 6 inches, and trimmed on three edges with 2-inch wide yellow rayon fringe.
A. interment flag
*B. ceremonial flag
C. all-weather (storm) flag
D. organizational flag
8.2.2.3.
11. This flag is rayon or synthetic substitute material and is 3 feet by 4 feet. This flag is trimmed on three edges with 2-inch wide rayon fringe.
A. interment flag
B. ceremonial flag
C. all-weather (storm) flag
*D. organizational flag
8.2.2.4.
12. This flag is 5 feet by 9 feet 6 inches, and can be made with any approved fabric. The interment flag is authorized for deceased military personnel and for deceased veterans. This is the size used to drape over a closed casket.
*A. interment flag
B. ceremonial flag
C. all-weather (storm) flag
D. organizational flag
8.2.2.5.
13. 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 this flag and base O&M funds are authorized for the purchase.
A. interment flag
B. ceremonial flag
*C. retirement flag
D. organizational flag
8.2.2.6.
14. There are three sizes of the automobile flag, each with specific uses. Which is displayed with the individual automobile flag of the President and Vice President of the United States?
*A. 12-inch by 18-inch flag, trimmed on three sides with 1-inch yellow fringe
B. 18-inch by 26-inch flag, trimmed on three sides with 1-inch yellow fringe
C. 6-inch by 9-inch flag without fringe
D. all of these answers
8.2.2.7.1.
15. There are three sizes of the automobile flag, each with specific uses. Which is displayed on government automobiles of individuals who are authorized positional colors?
A. 12-inch by 18-inch flag, trimmed on three sides with 1-inch yellow fringe
*B. 18-inch by 26-inch flag, trimmed on three sides with 1-inch yellow fringe
C. 6-inch by 9-inch flag without fringe
D. all of these answers
8.2.2.7.2.
16. There are three sizes of the automobile flag, each with specific uses. Which is for display on government automobiles of general officers and members of the Senior Executive Service?
A. 12-inch by 18-inch flag, trimmed on three sides with 1-inch yellow fringe
B. 18-inch by 26-inch flag, trimmed on three sides with 1-inch yellow fringe
*C. 6-inch by 9-inch flag without fringe
D. all of these answers
8.2.2.7.3.
17. The universal custom is to display the flag only from sunrise to sunset on buildings and on stationary flagstaffs in the open. However, for patriotic effect, the flag may be displayed 24 hours a day if
*A. properly illuminated during the hours of darkness
B. guarded by a full-time, dedicated guard
C. manning and funding prevent timely attendance
D. outside the continental United States
8.2.3.
18. Each Air Force installation is authorized to fly one installation flag from reveille to retreat, normally on a flagstaff in front of the installation headquarters. Additional flagstaffs and flags are authorized
A. in front of each tenant unit headquarters
*B. adjacent to each dependent school on an installation
C. for each installation fire department
D. for each major squadron or group, not to exceed 5 total
8.2.3.1.
19. Each Air Force installation is authorized to fly one installation flag. Additional flagstaffs and flags are authorized for each dependent school on an installation. Written requests for exceptions to policy are submitted to
A. the Secretary of the Air Force
B. the Base Commander
*C. the MAJCOM vice commander
D. the Secretary of Defense
8.2.3.1.
20. To properly display the flag, it should be hoisted _________ and lowered _________.
A. slowly; slowly
B. slowly; in increments
*C. briskly; ceremoniously
D. briskly; briskly
8.2.3.2.
21. To properly display the flag, it should not be displayed during inclement weather, except when
A. illuminated during the hours of darkness
B. displayed during hours of darkness
C. at half-staff to indicate a holiday
*D. an all-weather flag is used
8.2.3.3.
22. Which of the following statements about the display of the flag is not true?
A. The flag should be displayed during school days in or near every schoolhouse.
B. The flag should be displayed on all days.
C. The flag should be hoisted briskly and lowered ceremoniously.
*D. The flag should be displayed 24 hours a day without proper illumination.
8.2.3.
23. When carried in a procession with another flag or flags, the flag of the United States should be
A. on the marching right; to the flag’s own right
B. in front of the center line if in a line of other flags
C. to the left of all other flags and illuminated
*D. both A and B
8.2.4.1.
24. When carried in a procession with other flags, the U.S. flag should be either on the marching right or, if there is a line of other flags, in front of the center line. U.S. flags carried by Airmen are never
A. at half-staff
B. dipped to any person or thing
C. displayed with union down (except as a distress signal)
*D. all of these answers
8.2.4.1.; 8.2.5. and 8.2.5.1.
25. The U.S. flag, when displayed with another flag, against a wall on crossed staffs, should be ___________ and its staff should be ___________ the staff of the other flag.
*A. on the observer’s left; in front of
B. on the observer's right; in front of
C. on the observer’s left; behind
D. on the observer's right; behind
8.2.4.2.
26. 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 flag of the United States will be
A. on the flag's own right (observer's left) and at a uniform height
*B. in the center and at the highest point of the group
C. on the flag's own left (observer's right) and at a uniform height
D. in the center and at the lowest point of the group
8.2.4.3.1.
27. When a number of flags, including foreign national flags, are displayed from staffs set in a line, all staffs will be of the same height and same finial. The flag of the United States will be
A. at the left (the observer's right)
B. at the center of the line
*C. at the right (the observer's left)
D. at a higher level than the other flags
8.2.4.3.2.
28. When a number of flags are displayed from staffs set in a line, all staffs will be of the same height and same finial. The flag of the United States will be at the right (the observer's left). However, if no foreign national flags are included in the display, the U.S. flag may be placed at
*A. the center of the line and at a higher level than the other flags
B. the left (the observer's right) and at an equal height
C. the center of the line and at a height equal to the other flags
D. in front of and above any other flag
8.2.4.3.2.
29. When flags of two or more nations are displayed, they are flown from separate staffs of the same height. International custom requires the peacetime display of national flags to be equal. The flags are displayed in a line, ___________, with the U.S. flag at its own right (the observer’s left).
A. in order of geographical locality
*B. alphabetically, using the English alphabet
C. alphabetically, using the French alphabet
D. in order of political importance
8.2.4.3.3.
30. When the flags of two or more nations are displayed, international custom requires their display to be equal. When in NATO countries, NATO member country flags are displayed ______________.
A. in order of geographical locality
B. alphabetically, using the English alphabet
*C. in French alphabetical order
D. in order of political importance
8.2.4.3.3.
31. 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. at the base of the staff
B. farthest away from the staff
*C. at the peak of the staff
D. none of these answers
8.2.4.3.4.
32. When the U.S. flag is displayed either horizontally or vertically against a wall or in a window, the union should be
A. uppermost and to the flag’s own left (the observer’s right)
*B. uppermost and to the flag’s own right (the observer’s left)
C. at the bottom and to the flag’s own left (the observer’s right)
D. at the bottom and to the flag’s own right (the observer’s left)
8.2.4.3.5.
33. When the flag is displayed over the middle of the street, it should be suspended vertically with the union to the ______ on an east and west street or to the _______ on a north and south street.
A. south; west
*B. north; east
C. south; east
D. north; west
8.2.4.3.6.
34. When used on a speaker’s platform, the flag, if displayed flat, should be displayed _________ the speaker.
*A. above and behind
B. behind and below
C. beside and in front of
D. above or beside, but never behind
8.2.4.3.7.
35. When displayed from a staff in a church or public auditorium, the flag of the United States should hold the position of prominence in the position of honor at the clergyman’s or speaker’s _____ as he or she faces the audience.
A. Left
*B. Right
C. Front
D. Back
8.2.4.3.7.
36. When the flag is suspended across a corridor or lobby in a building with only one main entrance, it should be suspended __________ with the union of the flag to the observer’s ________ upon entering.
A. horizontally, right
B. vertically, right
C. horizontally, left
*D. vertically, left
8.2.4.3.8.
37. When the flag is suspended across a corridor or lobby in a building with only one main entrance, it should be suspended vertically with the union of the flag to the observer’s left. If the building has more than one main entrance, the flag should be suspended vertically near the center of the corridor or lobby with
A. the union to the north when entrances are to the east and west
B. the union to the east when entrances are to the north and south
C. the union to the west when entrances are to the south and east
*D. both A and B
8.2.4.3.8.
38. When three flag staffs are positioned outside a building, there may be two display options. If the flag staffs are in a straight line, then the flags should be the same height with the flag of the United States to its own ________. If the flag is positioned on the center staff, then the center staff must be _______ the other two staffs.
A. left (the observer's right); higher than
*B. right (the observer's left); higher than
C. right (the observer's left); lower than
D. right (the observer's left); equal in height to
8.2.4.3.9.
39. On a closed casket, place the flag _________ with the union at the head and over the _____ shoulder of the deceased.
A. lengthwise; right
B. to the flag's own right; left
C. to the flag's own left; right
*D. lengthwise; left
8.2.4.3.10.
40. When a full-couch casket is opened, the flag should be
*A. removed, folded into a triangular shape, and placed in the casket lid just above the decedent’s left shoulder
B. folded on the lower half of the casket in the same position as when displayed full length on a closed casket
C. lowered into the grave
D. given to the next of kin at the beginning of the interment
8.2.4.3.10.
41. When a half-couch casket is opened, the flag should be
A. removed, folded into a triangular shape, and placed in the casket lid just above the decedent’s left shoulder
*B. folded on the lower half of the casket in the same position as when displayed full length on a closed casket
C. lowered into the grave
D. given to the next of kin at the beginning of the interment
8.2.4.3.10.
42. Which of the following statements about flag protocol during a funeral is not true?
A. Do not lower the flag into the grave.
B. Do not allow the flag to touch the ground.
C. The interment flag may be given to the next of kin at the conclusion of the interment.
*D. none of the above
8.2.4.3.10.
43. Drape the flag left to right when posted and also when used in official photographs. The blue field is on top with stripes running _________.
A. right to left
B. top to bottom
*C. left to right
D. bottom to top
8.2.4.3.11.
44. When painted or displayed on an aircraft or vehicle, the union is toward the ________ and the stripes trail.
*A. front
B. rear
C. side
D. top
8.2.4.3.12.
45. No disrespect will be shown the flag of the United States of America. What can it be dipped to?
A. to other flags of the United States of America
B. to the Air Force or organizational flags
*C. it will not be dipped to any person or thing
D. to a foreign national flag
8.2.5.
46. The flag of the United States will not be dipped to any person or thing because it would be disrespectful. When should regimental colors, state flags, and organizational flags be dipped, as a mark of respect, to the flag of the United States?
A. never
*B. always
C. only during important ceremonies
D. when a foreign national flag is also dipped
8.2.5.
47. The flag should never be displayed with union down, except
*A. as a signal of dire distress
B. when flown from an operational ship on official orders
C. when painted or displayed on an aircraft or vehicle
D. during a declared war, while involved in operations
8.2.5.1.
48. No disrespect will be shown the flag of the United States of America. The flag should never
A. touch anything beneath it, such as the ground, the floor, water, or merchandise
B. be used as the covering for a statue or monument
C. be carried flat or horizontally, but always aloft and free
*D. all of these answers
8.2.5.2 and 8.2.5.3.
49. No disrespect will be shown the flag of the United States of America. The flag should never
A. be used as wearing apparel, bedding, or drapery
B. be festooned, drawn back, nor up, or in folds, but always allowed to fall free
C. be displayed or used in a manner that permits it to be easily torn, soiled, or damaged
*D. all of these answers
8.2.5.4. and 8.2.5.5.
50. No disrespect will be shown the flag of the United States of America. The flag should never
A. be used as a covering for a ceiling
B. have a mark, insignia, letter, word, figure, or drawing of any nature placed upon it
C. be used as a receptacle for receiving, holding, carrying, or delivering anything
*D. all of these answers
8.2.5.6. - 8.2.5.8.
51. No disrespect will be shown the flag of the United States of America. The flag should never
A. be used for advertising purposes in any manner whatsoever
B. be embroidered on such articles as cushions or handkerchiefs
C. be printed on paper napkins or anything that is designed to be discarded
*D. all of these answers
8.2.5.9.
52. No disrespect will be shown the flag of the United States of America. The flag should never
A. have advertising signs fastened to a staff or halyard from which it is flown
B. be used as a costume or athletic uniform
C. be displayed on a float in a parade except from a staff
*D. all of these answers
8.2.5.9. - 8.2.5.11.
53. No other flag or pennant should be placed above or, if on the same level, to the right (observer’s left) of the flag of the United States, except
A. when displayed with another nation's flag on that nation's soil
*B. during church services conducted by naval chaplains at sea
C. when optionally displayed on federal indian reservations
D. all of these answers
8.2.5.13.
54. On which of the following days is the United States flag not required to be flown at half-staff?
A. Memorial Day
*B. Veterans Day
C. Patriot Day
D. Peace Officers Memorial Day
8.2.6.1.
55. The U.S. flag is flown at half staff throughout the United States and its territories several days throughout the year. On which of the following days is the United States flag not required to be flown at half-staff?
A. National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
*B. Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr
C. National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service
D. Peace Officers Memorial Day
8.2.6.1.
56. The U.S. flag is flown at half staff throughout the United States and its territories several days throughout the year. In addition to these specified occasions, when is the United States flag flown at half-staff?
A. on the death of individuals in accordance with AFI 34-1201, Attachment 3
B. when directed by the President or the Secretary of Defense
C. during church services conducted by naval chaplains at sea
*D. both A and B
8.2.6.1.6. and 8.2.6.1.7.
57. To display the flag at half-staff, the flag is raised
*A. to the peak for an instant and then lowered to the halfstaff position
B. slowly to the halfstaff position and then securely fastened in place
C. to the peak until noon and then ceremoniously lowered and removed
D. to the peak for an instant, lowered completely, and then raised to the halfstaff position
8.2.6.2.2.
58. All flags displayed with the flag of the United States are flown at half-staff when the flag of the United States is flown at half-staff with the exception of
A. the church pennant during services conducted by naval chaplains at sea
*B. foreign national flags
C. organizational flags
D. state flags
8.2.6.4.
59. The Heads of DoD Components may direct that the flag be flown at halfstaff on buildings and grounds under their jurisdiction on occasions they consider appropriate. Within the Air Force, this authority is delegated to
A. the group or squadron commanders
B. the Secretary of the Air Force
*C. the installation commander
D. the civil official holding jurisdiction
8.2.6.5.
60. Within the Air Force, the authority to direct that the flag be flown at halfstaff is delegated to the installation commander. Any time an installation commander decides to fly the flag at half-staff based on this local authority for a local death,
A. the justification should be kept secret to avoid claims of favoritism
B. the decision must be supported by a two-thirds majority vote
*C. state the reason on the base marquees to avoid confusion
D. the flag must be destroyed immediately afterward
8.2.6.5.
61. In which title and chapter of U.S. Code is the proper disposition of the United States Flag explained?
*A. Title 4, Chapter 1
B. Title 4, Chapter 2
C. Title 4, Chapter 3
D. Title 4, Chapter 4
8.2.7.
62. A torn flag should be professionally mended, but a badly torn or tattered flag should be destroyed. Title 4, Chapter 1, The Flag, states "The flag, when it is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem of display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by ________."
A. shredding
B. storing in a closet
C. dignified burial
*D. burning
8.2.7.
63. Constituents may arrange to purchase flags flown over the Capitol by contacting
A. their First Sergeant or Commander
B. their local base supply
*C. their Senator or Representative
D. their Air Force Family Services Center
8.2.8.
64. Constituents may arrange to purchase flags flown over the Capitol by contacting their Senator or Representative. A certificate signed by the ____________ accompanies each flag.
A. President
*B. Architect of the Capitol
C. Secretary of Defense
D. Senator or Representative
8.2.8.