Step 1
To properly fold the Flag, begin by holding it waist-high so that its surface is parallel to the ground.
Step 2
Fold the lower half of the stripe section lengthwise over the field of stars, holding the bottom and top edges securely.
Step 3
Fold the flag again lengthwise with the blue field on the outside.
Step 4
Make a triangular fold by bringing the striped corner of the folded edge to meet the open (top) edge of the flag.
Step 5
Turn the outer (end) point inward, parallel to the open edge, to form a second triangle.
Step 6
The triangular folding is continued until the entire length of the flag is folded in this manner.
Step 7
When the flag is completely folded, only a triangular blue field of stars should be visible.
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The height of the flag is called the hoist. The length of the flag is called the fly. |
Name |
Hoist |
Fly |
Garrison Flag |
20 feet |
38 feet |
|
Post Flag |
8 feet 11-3/8 inches |
17 feet |
|
Field Flag |
6 feet 8 inches |
12 feet |
|
Storm Flag |
5 feet |
9 feet 6 inches |
|
Internment Flag |
5 feet |
9 feet 6 inches |
|
Boat Flag |
3 feet |
4 feet |
|
Ensign |
2 feet 4-7/16 inches |
4 feet 6 inches |
|
Grave Decoration Flag |
7 inches |
11 inches |
|
Automobile Flags |
12 inches |
18 inches |
(with 1 1/2 inch Fringes on 3 sides) |
18 inches |
26 inches |
|
Indoor Display Flags |
4 feet 4 inches |
5 feet 6 inches |
(with 2 1/2 inch Fringes on 3 sides) |
3 feet |
4 feet |
