NPFC - DOD I 1005.6
Display of the National Flag at Half-Staff
| Organization: | NPFC |
| Publication Date: | 27 March 2008 |
| Status: | active |
| Page Count: | 7 |
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APPLICABILITY AND SCOPE
This Instruction applies to:
2.1. The Office of the Secretary of Defense, the Military Departments (including the Coast Guard at all times, including when it is a Service in the Department of Homeland Security by agreement with that Department), the Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Office of the Inspector General of the Department of Defense, the Combatant Commands, the Defense Agencies, the Department of Defense Field Activities, and all other organizational entities in the Department of Defense (hereafter referred to collectively as the "DoD Components").
PURPOSE
This Instruction:
1.1. Reissues Reference (a) as a DoD Instruction in accordance with the guidance in Reference (b) and the authority in Reference (c).
1.2. Updates policy and responsibilities for display of the national flag of the United States at half-staff on the death of present and former principal officials of the Federal government; during national days of mourning; and when directed by proclamation by the President of the United States, Governor of any State, territory, or U.S. possession, or the Mayor of the District of Columbia.
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