Active Duty Personnel
Federal statute authorizes Interment flags and flag cases for active duty Soldiers, other specific classes of military personnel and certain civilian employees. A complete list of decedent's authorized Interment flags and flag cases is located in Chapter 15 of Army Regulation 638-2 - Care and Disposition of Remains and Disposition of Personal Effects (1 Mb). Hardwood flag cases are authorized for presentation at interment and memorial services (non-recoverable remains only) of military personnel held on or after 1 October 1993. Interment flags and flag cases are authorized for presentation at Interment and memorial services (non-recoverable remains only) of civilian employees who die while deployed in support of a military contingency operation held on or after 1 October 1994.
Retired Military Personnel and Veterans
The United States Government through the Department of Veterans Affairs provides an American flag to drape the casket of a retiree or veteran who was discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. After the funeral service, the flag may be given to the next of kin or a close associate of the deceased. The funeral director will obtain the flag from VA sources.
Eligibility for a burial flag
The Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) establishes eligibility. Your funeral director will assist you in obtaining a flag (Department of Veterans Affairs - Burial Flags Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)).
Determine decedent's eligibility for Interment flags and flag cases
Federal statute authorizes Interment flags and flag cases for active duty Soldiers, other specific classes of military personnel, and certain civilian employees. A complete list of decedent's authorized Interment flags and flag cases is located in AR 638-2, chapter 15. Hardwood flag cases are authorized for presentation at Interment and memorial services (non-recoverable remains only) of military personnel held on or after 1 October 1993. Interment flags and flag cases are authorized for presentation at Interment and memorial services (non-recoverable remains only) of civilian employees who die while deployed in support of a military contingency operation held on or after 1 October 1994.
Determine the Casualty Assistance Center (CAC) to provide flag and flag cases
Interment Flag - The preparing CAC will send one flag with the remains (see paragraphs 6-13 and 6-14). Other authorized flags will be provided by the interment CAC.
Procure Interment Flags - The CAC will procure Interment flags from their normal installation requisition and supply channels. Interment flags may be procured using the Casualty and Mortuary Affairs Open Allotment.
Frequently Asked Questions
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