Especialidades JA/Banderas - Avanzado/Respuestas
Nivel de destreza
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2013
Version
29.11.2024
Autoridad de aprobación
División Norteamericana
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Para consejos e instrucciones, véase Banderas.
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El estudio de las banderas se llama Vexilología.
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Flags are flown at half mast or half staff (term varies by country) as a sign of mourning, respect, or distress. The tradition may relate to leaving room for the invisible flag of death. In some areas the flag is left one flag height from the top of the pole, while in other places it is moved to 3/4 or 2/3 of the way up the pole. Half staff does not usually mean literally 1/2 way up or down.
When raising a flag to half mast one should raise it briefly to the top than lower it to the half mast position. When taking down the flag, raise it to the top briefly and than lower to the base.
The rules and reasons depend on the country. This wikipedia article provides information on the customs in many countries. Half mast
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USA: The flag should be lighted at all times, either by sunlight or by an appropriate light source.
Canada: The Maple Leaf flag may be flown at any hour and there are no requirements to light it.
Australia: flag should not be raised before dawn or lowered after dusk. The flag may be flown at night only when it is illuminated.
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Bermuda
Canada
There are no rules or protocol for folding the Canadian flag other than doing it respectfully.
United States
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Australia -
In a line of flags carried in single file, the Australian National Flag should always lead. Flags are carried so that the right hand of the carrier is above the left hand. In a line of flags carried abreast, it is preferable to have an Australian National Flag carried at each end of the line. If, however, only one Australian National Flag is available, the following applies: If there is an odd number of flags, the Australian National Flag should be carried in the centre of the line. The flag next highest in order of precedence should be flown to the left of the Australian National Flag (as seen by a viewer facing the flag bearers), the next ranking flag to the right of the Australian National Flag and so on. If there is an even number of flags, the Australian National Flag should be carried on the right-hand end of the line facing the direction of movement (that is, the left end of the line as viewed by a person facing the flags).
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Bermuda
Canada
When the National Flag of Canada is displayed in a place of worship or on a speaker's platform, it should be against the wall, or on a flagpole on the left from the point of view of the congregation audience facing the celebrant or speaker (See Figures for examples).
United States
Same rules as Canada.
Australia
When the Australian National Flag is displayed alone on a speaker’s platform, it should be flat against the wall or on a staff on the right of the speaker as he or she faces the audience.
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If hung horizontally, the flag should be right side up (don't hang the flag upside down!).
Flags hung vertically should be hung so that the canton is in the upper left corner. So the stars on the US flag (its canton) should be in the upper left corner as observed from the audience. The Union Jack on the Bermuda flag should be in the upper left. The Canadian Maple Leaf should be placed so that the upper part of the leaf points to the left and the stem to the right from the point of view of the observer facing the flag.
Australia
Whether the flag is displayed flat against a surface (either horizontally or vertically), on a staff, on a flag rope, or suspended vertically in the middle of a street, the canton should be in the uppermost left quarter as viewed by a person facing the flag. In the case of the Australian National Flag, the Union Jack should be seen in the top left quarter of the flag. 1 Even when the flag is displayed vertically, this rule must be followed, although to the casual observer the flag appears to be back to front. The reason for this is that the canton is the position of honour on the flag
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The canton should be draped over the upper left corner of the casket. The flag should be removed before the casket is lowered into the grave or, at a crematorium, after the service. The flag size for a standard adult-sized casket should be 4 1/2 X 9 feet/ 1.40 X 2.80m.&
Australia
The Australian National Flag may be used to cover the coffin of any deceased Australian citizen at their funeral. The canton should be draped over the ‘left shoulder’ of the coffin, representing the heart. The flag should be removed before the coffin is lowered into the grave or, at a crematorium, after the service. The deceased’s service headdress, sword or baton, awards or medals if any and family flowers may be placed on the flag covering the coffin. Care should be taken during the interment to maintain the dignity of the flag.
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National flag always goes on top of any other flag (with the exception of certain Royal flags). In Canada it is unacceptable to fly the Maple Leaf on the same halyard with another flag.
Australia
When displayed on a flag rope (a ‘halyard’), the flag should be as close as possible to the top, with the flag rope tight. If the national flag is vertically suspended in an east-west street, the canton should be towards the north. In a north-south street the canton should be towards the east
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After the flag of the host country, the other flags should be displayed in alphabetical order using the common name of the countries, excluding words like "the" and "commonwealth" or "republic of". A number of other scenarios are detailed here. The position of honor (for the host country flag) is to the left as observed. Alternatively the position of honor is the center. The position of honor flag is raised first and lowered last, unless all flags are raised and lowered together.
At Commonwealth events or where only Commonwealth country flags are raised, after the host country flag, the flags of each member of the Commonwealth of Nations are displayed in the order the country first joined the Commonwealth with the Union Jack first, than Canada (first to be independent) and so on. All country flags should be flown at the same height and should be the same size vertically (some are shorter or longer horizontally).
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Here you practice some of what you learn in this honor.
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- Note: Pathfinders should wear full Class A uniform when participating in a flag retirement ceremony.
Bermuda
http://www.flaginstitute.org/pdfs/Flying_Flags_in_the_United_Kingdom.pdf. The rules of handling UK flags apply. Burn the flag respectfully or cut it apart so it no longer looks like a flag.
Canada
If you are considering if your flag has reached the point it needs to be replaced, it is time to replace it. Flying a flag with rips, tears, or stains is disrespectful. There is no official protocol for disposing of an old Canadian flag but respectfully burning it privately is suggested. A camp fire, brush fire or a wood stove are all acceptable. Burning the flag with garbage would be unacceptable as the flag should not be combined with garbage.
Modern flags are often made from more durable nylon so they last longer. According to DuPont’s ‘Material Safety Data Sheet’ burning nylon produces: “Hazardous gases / vapors produced in fire are formaldehydes, ammonia, carbon monoxide, cyclopentanone, oxides of nitrogen, traces of hydrogen cyanide, incompletely burned hydrocarbons.” Some suggest cutting up the flag (now it is not a flag) and recycling it - perhaps into new flags.
United States
There is no official protocol for retiring a US Flag other than that it be done by burning and that it be done respectfully. Here is an outline for a ceremony that you might consider using.
- Kindle a fire near the center of the area where the flag will be retired. Assign someone to tend the fire, seeing that it does not get out of control and that it is sufficiently robust to consume the flag completely.
- Six Pathfinders march forward, with one carrying the flag.
- The flag is unfolded and held horizontally while Taps is played.
- While five of the Pathfinders hold the flag, the sixth one removes the union (blue field) with a pair of sharp scissors.
- The union is placed on the fire.
- The top-most red stripe is then cut from the flag (and the remainder of the flag is still held horizontal to the ground).
- The red strip is placed on the fire.
- Each stripe is then removed, one at a time and placed on the fire.
- When the fire has consumed all the parts of the flag, it should be put out completely.
- When it is cool enough to do so, any grommets that were part of the flag should be collected and buried.
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When a flag becomes dilapidated and no longer suitable for use, it should be destroyed privately and in a dignified way. For example, it may be cut into small unrecognisable pieces then disposed of with the normal rubbish collection. In some circumstances it may be fitting to hold a ceremony to mark the retirement of a used Australian National Flag. The order of ceremony below is provided as a guide to how such an event could be run. Introduction/Welcome by Master of Ceremonies Acknowledgement of Country Comments regarding the history and symbolism of the Australian National Flag (flag to be retired brought to be displayed to those in attendance) Comments regarding retired flag’s history (where flown, how long, memorable events in that time) Speech about retirement of flag (Short Silence while flag is retired) The flag can be ceremonially cut into three pieces with solemnity. Two cuts should be done in such a way to ensure that the three symbolic elements of the flag are left intact: The Union Jack, The Federation Star and the Southern Cross. The parts of the flag can be placed in a suitable receptacle and either escorted from the scene or left until those attending the ceremony depart. After the ceremony the flag may either be placed in a permanent place of storage or should be destroyed privately and in a dignified way such as cutting it into small unrecognisable pieces, placing it in an appropriate sealed bag or closed container and then putting it in the normal rubbish collection. Australian National Anthem is played. Information on Anthem protocol and downloadable music files are available on the PM&C website Closing Remarks
