What are the dimensions of a military funeral flag?

2021-01-08T20:19:18-05:00

I am currently on funeral detail and I’m trying to practice my flag folding on a starched flag. I recently bought one and it’s just too long. So can someone tell me what the dimensions are of a correct funeral flag?

Response by CSM Charles Hayden made Jan 8 at 2021 8:57 PM

2021-01-08T20:57:43-05:00

SPC Private RallyPoint Member From Guard Mount. 5 feet by 9-1/2 feet, 10 by 19 feet and 20 feet by 38 feet, SIR! They are named: Storm, Post and Garrison Flags, SIR!

Response by SSgt Christophe Murphy made Jan 8 at 2021 9:38 PM

2021-01-08T21:38:40-05:00

Google is your friend

https://www.ushistory.org/betsy/faq4.htm

Flag Code FAQ: Funeral flags

Answers to many questions regarding the U.S. Flag Code, which governs how U.S. flags should be properly handled and displayed

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Jan 9 at 2021 8:57 AM

2021-01-09T08:57:24-05:00

"Internment flag". That's what you need to be looking for to find the correct flag with the right dimensions.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 9 at 2021 10:43 AM

2021-01-09T10:43:17-05:00

There are several places you can get a funeral flag for practicing. Typically a Div JOC will have flags and bugles for people to sign out. TCS also has flags and coffins for practice. Lastly, your installation should ha e a Casualty Assistance Center in it that should also have flags and bulges for fu eral details.