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Flag Protocol - Correct Way to Use Your Flag

Flag protocol is very important in the use of any flag, especially when national flags are used. It is considered disrespectful to the country if correct flag protocol is not used. We provide a comprehensive analysis of flag protocol, but please Contact Us if you cannot find the answers you are looking for on this site.

Correct flag protocol When you see the "thumbs-ups" besides an image or protocol you can be assured your flag is being flown or displayed correctly.

 

Incorrect flag protocolWhen you see the "thumbs-down" besides an image or protocol you may be flying or displaying your flag incorrectly.

 

The Quick Summary of Flag Protocol

Flying the Flag Correctly

To Cover a Coffin

Unveiling Monuments or Plaques

Flying at Half Mast

Faded and Tattered Flags

Using the Flag for Advertising

Official Flying Days

Cross-arm flagstaffs

Outside and Inside Venues

Parading with Flags

Breaking out the Flag

Flying at Night

Flag Lore for Boats

What makes up a Flag?

 



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