In the flag entitlement order, who is listed as the second category?

• A. Widow or widower
• B. Children, according to age
• C. Parents, adoptive parents, stepparents and foster parents
• D. Brothers or sisters, including half-blood siblings

Answer: (B)

The concept being tested is the order used to determine who receives the national flag at a veteran’s funeral when more than one family member is eligible. The flag goes first to the surviving spouse. If there is no surviving spouse, the next group in line is the veteran’s children, arranged by age so that the oldest child has priority. This is why the second category is described as “Children, according to age.” After children come the veteran’s parents (including adoptive, step, and foster parents), and finally brothers or sisters (including half-blood siblings). Knowing this sequence helps ensure the flag is presented to the most closely related eligible family member in a predefined, fair order.