There is no definitive answer or protocol established in writing or codified in law. The question frequently arises about what flag (POW/MIA, state, organization, etc.) has precedence to be flown directly beneath the U.S. Order of Precedence in the Display of the POW/MIA FlagĪll flags flying on the same pole with the U.S. This black and white flag stands as a stark reminder of Americans still prisoner, missing or otherwise unaccounted for in Southeast Asia and is now accepted nationally and internationally as the symbol of vigilance and remembrance for all POW and MIA’s. “POW/MIA” appears above the silhouette and the words “You Are Not Forgotten” appear below in white on the black field. The POW/MIA flag features a silhouette of a POW before a guard tower and barbed wire in white on a black field. However, when a patriotic effect is desired, the flag may be displayed twenty-four hours a day if properly illuminated during the hours of darkness. Per Federal Flag Code, Section 2, paragraph (a), it is the universal custom to display the flag only from sunrise to sunset on buildings and on stationary flagstaffs in the open. Always allow it to fall free.ĭo not draw on, or otherwise mark the flag. On Memorial Day it is flown at half-staff until noon and then raised.ĭo not fly flag upside down unless there is an emergency.ĭo not carry the flag flat, or carry things in it.ĭo not store the flag where it can get dirty.ĭo not fasten it or tie it back. On special days, the flag may be flown at half-staff.
Over a Street Union (stars) face north or east depending on the direction of the street. All other persons present should face the flag and stand at attention with their right hand over the heart, or if applicable, remove their headdress with their right hand and hold it at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart. Members of the armed forces and veterans who are present but not in uniform may render the military salute.
Use bunting with the blue on top, then white, then red.Īll persons present in uniform should render the military salute. If mounted on a staff it is on the speaker's right.
When displayed with a speaker's platform, it must be above and behind the speaker. flag to marchers right (observer's left). Flags of other nations are flown at same height.
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