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OrdinaryOrdinaryIdealsIdeals

Instructors: George Crowl

Course OutlineCourse Outline

a. Explain the symbolism of the Sea Scout a. Explain the symbolism of the Sea Scout emblememblem

b. Give a brief oral history of the US flagb. Give a brief oral history of the US flagc. Demonstrate how to fly, hoist, lower, fold, c. Demonstrate how to fly, hoist, lower, fold,

display and salute the US flag. Explain flag display and salute the US flag. Explain flag ettiquette and protocols for both land and sea.ettiquette and protocols for both land and sea.

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Explain the symbolism of the Sea Scout emblem Explain the symbolism of the Sea Scout emblem

Sea Scout EmblemSea Scout Emblem

Three parts AnchorThree parts Anchorof Scout Oathof Scout Oath/ Compass/ CompassNorth Truth and North Truth and KnowledgeKnowledgeEagle / Shield Eagle / Shield

ScrollScrollScout smile Do a Good Scout smile Do a Good Turn DailyTurn Daily

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Give a brief oral history of the US FlagGive a brief oral history of the US Flag

Pre-Revolutionary FlagsPre-Revolutionary Flags

British Red Ensign 1707-British Red Ensign 1707-

U S Navy 1775U S Navy 1775(flown as a jack today)(flown as a jack today)

Grand Union Flag 1775Grand Union Flag 1775

Betsy Ross FlagBetsy Ross Flag

Made by Betsy Ross for the Continental Made by Betsy Ross for the Continental CongressCongress

13 stars13 stars13 stripes13 stripes

Star Spangled BannerStar Spangled Banner

Flew over Ft. McHenry, War of 1812Flew over Ft. McHenry, War of 1812 In the Smithsonian InstitutionIn the Smithsonian Institution15 stars15 stars15 stripes15 stripes

Flag of 1818Flag of 1818

Restored 13 stripes to the flagRestored 13 stripes to the flagOne star in the union for each stateOne star in the union for each state

Four Intermediate FlagsFour Intermediate Flags

“ “Old Glory” Civil WarOld Glory” Civil War

1890-91 1912-591890-91 1912-59

Current FlagCurrent Flag

Adopted 1960Adopted 1960

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Demonstrate how to fly, hoist, lower, fold, display Demonstrate how to fly, hoist, lower, fold, display and salute the US flag. Explain flag etiquitte and and salute the US flag. Explain flag etiquitte and protocols for both land and sea.protocols for both land and sea.

Raising and LoweringRaising and Lowering

Raise briskly, lower slowly.Raise briskly, lower slowly.Normally flown 0800 to sunset (or specific Normally flown 0800 to sunset (or specific

hours)hours)Saluted as hoisted and lowered. Hold until Saluted as hoisted and lowered. Hold until

music ends or flag unclipped.music ends or flag unclipped.

Sign and SaluteSign and Salute

Position of attentionPosition of attentionScout salute (three fingers)Scout salute (three fingers)

Etiquette Ashore IndoorsEtiquette Ashore Indoors

American flag on own rightAmerican flag on own right On stage, speaker's rightOn stage, speaker's right Audience front, audienceAudience front, audience

right rightOn wall, Union upper left as viewedOn wall, Union upper left as viewedNever used as bunting or decorationNever used as bunting or decoration

Etiquette Ashore OutdoorsEtiquette Ashore Outdoors

One pole, highest flagOne pole, highest flag

Two + poles, own rightTwo + poles, own right

Building mounted, UnionBuilding mounted, Union out out

Street hang, Union N or EStreet hang, Union N or E

Etiquette AfloatEtiquette Afloat

Flag is called an ensignFlag is called an ensignFly it 0800 – sunsetFly it 0800 – sunsetFly it entering / leaving portFly it entering / leaving portDon't leave it up when gone after sunsetDon't leave it up when gone after sunset

Where to Fly ItWhere to Fly It

At the peak of the gaffAt the peak of the gaff

Sportfishers – halyard amidshipsSportfishers – halyard amidships

Marconi rig – 2/3 up backstayMarconi rig – 2/3 up backstay or leach or leach

At anchor / madeAt anchor / madefast – At the sternfast – At the stern

Large Flag CeremonyLarge Flag Ceremony

Five flags, eleven in flag raising detailFive flags, eleven in flag raising detail

Flags PreparedFlags Prepared

Hooked on, spread outHooked on, spread outNarrow isosceles triangle, 2 people hold the Narrow isosceles triangle, 2 people hold the

rope, person not holding flag raisesrope, person not holding flag raises

Flags RaisedFlags Raised

Raised brisklyRaised brisklyHold salute until flags are raised, piping stoppedHold salute until flags are raised, piping stopped

Flag LoweringFlag Lowering

Narrow isosceles triangle, two persons againNarrow isosceles triangle, two persons againLower slowlyLower slowlyEnd salute (“Two”) when flag is unclippedEnd salute (“Two”) when flag is unclipped

Flag FoldingFlag Folding

Fold in half, stars downFold in half, stars down

Fold in half againFold in half again

Fold stripes into a triangle toFold stripes into a triangle tothe open edgethe open edge

Continue tight triangleContinue tight triangle

Tuck remainder into “pocket”Tuck remainder into “pocket”

Flag Folding VideoFlag Folding Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Nw8FcU4dyM

Folding a Large FlagFolding a Large Flag

Half-StaffHalf-Staff

Raising – Raise to full staff, lower to half-staffRaising – Raise to full staff, lower to half-staffLowering – Raise to full staff, lower to detailLowering – Raise to full staff, lower to detail

Memorial Day – Half-staff until noon, then full Memorial Day – Half-staff until noon, then full staffstaff

Other times – as directed by the PresidentOther times – as directed by the President

Questions?Questions?