MAXWELLAFBI34-1201 — Display of Decorative Flags on Maxwell Air Force Base and Gunter Annex

MAXWELLAFBI34-1201 governs the display of decorative flags on Maxwell Air Force Base and Gunter Annex.

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  • Publication number: MAXWELLAFBI34-1201
  • Title: Display of Decorative Flags on Maxwell Air Force Base and Gunter Annex
  • Date: 2023-06-12

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It identifies federal holidays, special occasions, and visitor events for displaying United States flags. It requires specific display timing, routes, flag equipment, storage, maintenance, funding, and cancellation approval.

Applies to: It applies to 42d Air Base Wing personnel tasked with preparing Maxwell-Gunter AFB for holiday celebration.

Topics covered

  • Decorative United States flags
  • Patriotic holidays and special occasions
  • Streetlight standards
  • Flag display timing
  • Mounting brackets and poles
  • Air Park State Flags
  • POW MIA memorial flag

Questions and answers

When can personnel put up and remove the flags?

The CE Flight Chief Grounds Maintenance is responsible for assigning personnel to display the flags no earlier than one day before the event and removing the flags one day after. (paragraph 2)

Can flags remain displayed during wet weather?

In the event of wet weather, the flags may remain displayed until they have dried. (paragraph 2)

What type of mounting brackets are allowed for the flags?

The brackets will not be through-bolt style; use strap style only. (paragraph 2)

How high above the ground must the flags be mounted?

Flags will be 3’ X 5’, and will be mounted on selected streetlight standards, 14 feet above ground level. (paragraph 2)

Who must approve cancellation of a flag display?

The 42 ABW/CC must approve cancellation of any flag display. (paragraph 2)

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