National Défense
-AD-200-000/AG-000
THE HONOURS, FLAGS AND HERITAGE STRUCTURE OF THE
CANADIAN FORCES
(BILINGUAL)
(Supersedes A-AD-200-000/AG-000 dated 1988-09-28)
Issued on Authority of the Chief of the Defence Staff
OPI: DHH 1999-01-04
CEREMONIAL PARADES AND OCCASIONS
34. Only the following Canadian flags may be carried on parade:
a. consecrated Colours (see Chapter 5);
b. official commemorative (Royal) banners (see Section 7, paragraphs 1 and 2);
c. the National Flag;
d. the CF Ensign; and
e. command flags.
38. Compliments (salutes) shall only be paid to consecrated Colours and the National Flag. They shall not be paid to any other Canadian flag.
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SECTION 4
THE NATIONAL FLAG
1. The National Flag of Canada, commonly called the Canadian Flag, became the country's official flag on 15 February 1965. Its colours, red and white, are the colours of Canada, and the maple leaf is a traditional Canadian emblem.
COMPLIMENTS
10. When the National Flag is being hoisted or lowered at a defence establishment, all military personnel within view shall halt, face the flagstaff and pay compliments as prescribed in A-PD-201-000/PT- 000, CF Manual of Drill and Ceremonial.
11. When carried on parade in lieu of consecrated Colours, the National Flag shall be saluted as for such Colours.
12. The National Flag shall not be dipped or lowered as a means of paying a salute or compliment. (A National Flag worn as a Ship's Ensign shall return courtesy salutes. See Section 3, paragraph 9.)