Can anyone out there help me with the posed question? I came across large all red flag on weekend at "abandoned" Canadian military complex.

Thanks,

Neilw

-- neilw (neilw@infoserve.net), July 19, 1999

Answers

Did the flag have stars? How Many?

-- Joe Boivin (jboivin@globalmf.org), July 19, 1999.

No stars. All red. At full mast. Two armed guards at gate.

-- (neilw@infoserve.net), July 19, 1999.

It was all red.....except for the white stripe down the middle right.....and there was perhaps a red maple leaf on the white stripe........

-- Craig (craig@ccinet.ab.ca), July 19, 1999.

And pray tell, where exactly was this 'abandoned' complex?

-- Craig (craig@ccinet.ab.ca), July 19, 1999.

An all red flag is a "bravo" flag which means they were moving some type of explosives or ammunition. The Chief

-- (the chief@aol.com), July 19, 1999.

Thank-you, "the chief"

This makes some sense as the base used to be used for military practice activities. It is somewhat strange that there is activity there again. I will make inquiries directly with Canadian Armed Forces.

Thanks

-- (neilw@infoserve.net), July 19, 1999.

The red flag means the range is not clear, in the US Army anyway.Mike

-- Mike (mwomble@luminet.net), July 19, 1999.

It's been touched on, but let me try and add to this.

A red flag or a very long red banner, does indeed mean that explosives or live ammunition is in use. If this facility is used by someone like the Provincial Police for firearems training, the red flag would indicate that entry into the area is prohibited due to a hazardous situation.

On the other hand, if there is a training exercise going on at the old facility, the Red Flag could be used as a signal to the exercise players for "Condition Red". This means that for exercise purposes an attack is in progress or attack is imminent. Another flag sometimes seens is a Black Flag for "Condition Black". A Black Flag means the attack is over but it's not safe to go out yet due to unexploded bombs and shells, or due to chemical, biological or nuclear contamination from the attack.

Also used are the Yellow Flag, used to denote a "Go to heightened readiness" status and a Green Flag used to denote "All Clear".

Hope this helps.

WW

-- Wildweasel (vtmldm@epix.net), July 19, 1999.

Hello, Joe, nice to see you here!

What would a red flag with stars on it mean?

-- Rachel Gibson (rgibson@hotmail.com), July 19, 1999.

Depending on the number of stars, it could represent Vietnam, Morocco, or China. Thus the interest.

-- Joe Boivin (jboivin@globalmf.org), July 20, 1999.

Another common expression is the range is now "Hot!" Guess we should hang a red flag on this forum!

-- (snowleopard6@webtv.net), July 21, 1999.