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Use of the DoD Seal and Military Service Seals

Department of Defense and Military Seals are protected by law from unauthorized use. These seals may NOT be used for non-official purposes.

However, the Military Services typically approve the use of their Service emblem or coat of arms on a case-by-case basis as a substitute. There is no such substitute for the Department of Defense Seal.

There is NO optional graphic that would represent the Department of Defense.

Because of the wide range of specific requirements (material, size, color, etc.) desired for each individual requestor's project, DoD does not stock or provide emblems for such use.  The production of emblems is the responsibility of each requestor.   Final approval for use of Military Service emblems and additional information as to the design of the emblems, specific colors used and the availability of graphic masters or camera-ready masters can be obtained from the following offices:

  • Department of the Army, Institute of Heraldry
    9325 Gunston Road, Room S-117
    Fort Belvior, VA 22060-5579
    (703) 806-4968

(For use of the Coat of Arms)

  • Department of the Air Force
    Trademark Licensing Office
    1690 AF Pentagon, Rm. 4A120
    Washington D.C. 20330-1690
    (703) 695-2414

  • Department of the Navy, U.S. Marine Corps
    2 Navy Annex
    Washington, DC 20380-1775
    (703) 614-4698
  • Headquarters, U.S. Coast Guard
    Public Affairs Staff
    Community Relations Branch
    2100 Second Street, SW
    Washington, DC 20593-0001
    (202) 267-0938

 

  Last Updated: 10/17/2006, Eastern Daylight Time
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