Department of Homeland Security
DHS Directives System
Directive Number: 123-04
Revision Number: 00
Issue Date: 03/04/2013
OFFICIAL FLAGS OF THE DEPARTMENT
OF HOMEALND SECURITY
I.Purpose
This directive sets forth DHS policy for the acquisition, display and use of the United States (U.S.) flag, the official flag of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the personal flags of the Secretary and Deputy Secretary.
II.Scope
- A.This directive applies to all Components.
- B.This directive does not modify the policies, uniform of the United States Coast Guard (USCG) or the USCG ensign, standard and insignia required or authorized by the Commandant of the Coast Guard.
III.Authorities
- A.Title 4, United States Code (U.S.C.) § 1, Flag and Seal, Seat of Government and the States, Chapter 1 – The Flag
- B.Title 6, U.S.C. § 455, Homeland Security Act of 2002, Section 875(a)
- C.DHS Management Directive 123-06, Use of the Department of Homeland Security Seal
IV.Responsibilities
- A.The Office of Protocol is responsible for all aspects of this Directive including Directive development and monitoring compliance across DHS.
- B.Component Heads and Designated Officials are responsible and accountable for implementation within their Component.
V.Policy and Requirements
- DHS policy is:
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Directive # 123-04
Revision # 00
