Colors - These are flags of organizations and certain civilian and military officials.
Standards - Flags of mounted units were formerly called standards.
Distinguished flags - These flags identify headquarters, offices, general officers, and organizations, none of which is authorized organizational or individual Colors.
Ensigns - An ensign is a rectangular flag flown from aircraft, ships, and boats.
Guidons -A guid on is a swallow-tailed flag carried by companies, batteries, troops, and certain detachments.
Pennants - A pennant is a triangular flag used for various utility purposes.