Unit 1    Chapter 1

Lesson 7

Exercise 1: Crossword Puzzle

Directions:  Complete the crossword puzzle using the Key Words shown below.

            Color              Half-staff                  Staff           Colors       Halyard        Standard        Ensign         Pennant    

   Storm Flag     Garrison Flag           Post flag             Union

ACROSS: 

1.      Rope or tackle used for hoisting or lowering the flag

2.      Flag measuring five by nine and one-half feet; used for inclement weather

3.      A term that means the national and positional and/or organizational flags

4.      The blue rectangle covered with stars on the U.S. flag

5.      A long, narrow flag tapering to a point at the end

6.      Another word for flagpole which can be used to carry a unit’s guidon or colors 

DOWN: 

1.      Position of the U.S. flag used to honor military and nationally important deceased persons

2.      Flag measuring 20 by 38 feet; used for ceremonial occasions

3.      A flag that is displayed from an aircraft, ship, or boat as the symbol of nationality

4.      This term implies only the national (or the U.S.) flag

5.      Flag measuring 10 by 19 feet; used for everyday occasions

6.      A term interchangeable with “colors;” formerly used for mounted, motorized, or mechanized organizations