80FTWI34-1201 — Flag Protocol

80FTWI34-1201 governs the display, raising, lowering, storage, weather restrictions, and half-staff procedures for flags at the 80 FTW.

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  • Publication number: 80FTWI34-1201
  • Title: FLAG PROTOCOL
  • Date: 2018-04-11

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It establishes weekday display requirements for US, NATO, and foreign national flags, including flag-detail scheduling and assigned responsibilities. It requires specific raising and lowering sequences, retreat observances, weather-related lowering, and conditions for flying flags at half-staff.

Applies to: The provisions of this instruction apply to all military personnel assigned to the 80 FTW in accordance with AFI 34-1201 Air Force Instruction, Services, Protocol.

Topics covered

  • Flag display
  • Flag raising and lowering
  • Half-staff procedures
  • Weather restrictions
  • Flag-detail scheduling
  • Retreat and folding ceremony

Questions and answers

When are the US, NATO, and foreign national flags displayed?

The US, NATO, and all foreign national flags will be displayed at the north entrance of the 80 FTW HQ building Monday through Friday. (paragraph 1)

What is the required order for raising all flags?

When all flags are being flown, the US flag will always be raised first. The foreign national flags will be raised briskly in alphabetical order using the English alphabet (per AFI 34-1201) and the NATO flag will be raised last IAW Attachment 2. (paragraph 3)

What happens when a flag is flown at half-staff?

When a flag is flown at half-staff, other flags will not be flown. (paragraph 2)

When must flags be lowered for weather?

Flags will be lowered when forecast projects brief or heavy periods of precipitation and/or high winds to exceed 25 knots. (paragraph 4)

Which flag is lowered last?

The US flag will always be lowered last. (paragraph 2)

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