Respect for Our Flag

Always show proper respect for our nation's flag. The flag is never "dipped" to any person. It should not touch the ground. Take all efforts to avoid that. If it does touch the ground, it is not necessary to burn the flag. Return it immediately to its proper place of respect, and clean it if necessary.

The flag should not be carried horizontally by marching persons holding onto the sides of the flag in parades or at assemblies. It should always be carried on a proper flag pole, and should be to the flag's own right in lines of flags, or should be carried ahead of other flags.

The union (field of stars on a blue background) is always displayed to the flag's own upper right side.

It is unfortunate that many citizens are unaware of proper flag etiquette, as are many Scouts. Scouts and Scout leaders should pay particular attention to learning proper flag etiquette. Here are some links that will teach you what you should know.

http://www.usa-flag-site.org/etiquette-display.shtml

This link has a lot of examples of improper use of the flag:

http://www.ushistory.org/betsy/flagetiq.html