Flagstaff

Refer to the Flagstaff Manual for the steps to erect a flagstaff.

The Training Videos uploaded here helps you to visualise the process.

If you do not understand the content of the Flagstaff Manual or the Training Videos, seek assistance from your Cadet Leaders or Instructors.

Step 1

• Using the 3 m ropes, secure the 2 spars together with round lashings.
• The overlap should be at least 1.2 m.

Step 2

• Using the 5 m ropes, tie 3 clove hitches in the middle of the overlap.
• The 3 ropes should point in 4 o'clock, 8 o'clock and 12 o'clock direction respectively.

Step 3

• Using a piece of twine, tie a manharness knot at the top of the flagstaff.
• Put the nylon rope through the marharness knot.

Step 4

• Lift up the flagstaff carefully.

Step 5

• 3 pegs are to be hammered into the ground in the 4 o'clock, 8 o'clock and 12 o'clock direction respectively.
• The distance from the base of the flagstaff to the pegs is equal to the distance from the base of the flagstaff to the clove hitches.

Step 6

• Secure the 5 m ropes to the pegs using tent guy loop.

Step 7

• Attach the nylon rope to the loops on the flag using sheet bend.
• Raise the flag.
• Secure the nylon rope on the flagstaff neatly after the flag is raised.