scope:

Purpose:

This instruction is composed of multiple volumes, each containing its own purpose. In accordance with the authority in DoD Directive 5122.05:

• This instruction establishes and implements policy, assigns responsibilities, prescribes procedures, and establishes requirements for DoD participation in community outreach activities.

• This volume:

o Establishes policy and general implementation guidelines for Service members in uniform rendering appropriate honors to national symbols when officially supporting public events.

o Defines annual patriotic observances in the community that may receive maximum military support, and establishes policy and implementation guidelines for official military ceremonial support for these patriotic observances.

o Prescribes guidance for supporting national and foreign country commemorations and Military Department birthdays.