>y the Institute of Heraldry, U.S. Army, a class II activity under the juisdiction of The Adjutant General. (1) All articles must be manufacured in accordance with specifications rescribed or authorized by the Deartment of the Army. (2) The certificate of authority is valid only for the individual, firm, or corporation indicated and at the address stated thereon. Any change in name or address will result in cancellation of certificate. Manufacturers will ɔe required to make application for new certificates, in order to continue manufacturing. (3) Application for initial grant and renewal of certificates is the responsibility of the manufacturers. Applications for renewal are required to be filed with the Institute of Heraldry, U.S. Army, at least 60 days prior to exspiration date of existing certificate. (b) Authority to sell. No certificate of = authority is required to sell articles listed in § 507.4; however, sellers are 5 responsible to sell only those articles which have been manufactured in conformance with Government specifica#tions by certified manufacturers with the use of Government loaned tools and bearing hallmarks assigned by the Institute of Heraldry, U.S. Army. the [28 FR 11268, Oct. 22, 1963] § 507.4 Articles authorized for manufacture and sale. (a) The articles listed below are authorized for manufacture and sale: (1) All authorized insignia. (2) Appurtenances and devices for decorations, medals, and ribbons such as oak-leaf clusters, service stars, arrowheads, V-devices and clasps, both 1 regulation and miniature sizes. (3) Badges and bars, both miniature (where authorized) and regulation sizes. (4) Department of the Army General Staff Identification. (5) Distinguished unit badges, fourrageres, and the orange lanyard. (6) Lapel buttons. (7) Miniature replicas of decorations and service medals, including miniature ribbons. (8) Replicas of decorations and service medals for grave markers only. (These are to be at least twice the size prescribed for decorations and service medals.) (9) Ribbons pertaining to decorations and service medals. (10) Rosettes. (b) Variations from the prescribed specifications, forms, and sizes of articles listed in this section are not permitted without prior approval in writing of The Institute of Heraldry, U.S. Army. § 507.5 Articles not authorized for manufacture and sale. (a) Manufacture and/or sale of regulation size decorations and service medals is prohibited. (b) The incorporation of designs or likenesses of decorations, service medals, badges, and service ribbons in articles manufactured for public sale is prohibited. (c) Designs or likenesses of insignia may be incorporated in articles manufactured for public sale only when permission has been granted in writing by The Institute of Heraldry, U.S. Army. In the case of the Honorable Service Lapel Button, a general exception is made to permit the incorporation of that design in articles manufactured for public sale provided that such articles are not suitable for wear as lapel buttons or pins. § 507.6 Violations and penalties. A certificate of authority to manufacture will be revoked by The Institute of Heraldry, U.S. Army, upon intentional violation by the holder thereof of any of the provisions of this part, or as a result of not complying with the agreement he signed in order to receive a certificate. Issuance of a certificate of authority to manufacture will be refused upon proof of a violation of the regulations of this part by the applicant. Such violations are subject also to the penalties prescribed in the acts of Congress (§ 507.2). A repetition or continuation of violations after official notice thereof will be deemed prima facie evidence of intentional violation. MAINTAIN Collect, use, maintain, or disseminate. OFFICIAL USE Any action by a member or employee of DOD that is prescribed or authorized by law or a regulation and is intended to perform a mission or function of the Department. PERSONAL INFORMATION Information about an individual that is intimate or private to the individual, as distinguished from information related solely to the individual's official functions or public life. PRIVACY ACT REQUEST A request from an individual for information about the existence of, or for access to or amendment of, a record about him or her that is in a system of records. The request must cite or implicitly refer to the Privacy Act. RECORD Any item, collection, or grouping of information about an individual that a. Is kept by the Government including, but not limited to, an individual's home address, home telephone number, SSN, education, financial transactions, medical history, and criminal or employment history. b. Contains an individual's name, identifying number, symbol, or other individual identifier such as a finger, voice print, or a photograph. ROUTINE USE Disclosure of a record outside DOD without the consent of the subject individual for a use that is compatible with the purpose for which the information was collected and maintained by DA. The routine use must be included in the published system notice for the system of records involved. STATISTICAL RECORD A record maintained only for statistical research or reporting purposes and not used in whole or in part in making determinations about specific individuals. SYSTEM MANAGER The official responsible for policies and procedures for operating and safeguarding a system or records. This official is located normally at Headquarters, DA. SYSTEM OF RECORDS A group of records under the control of DA from which information is retrieved by the individual's name or by some identifying number, symbol, or other identifying particular assigned to the individual. System § 507.2 Statutory authority. (a) The wear, manufacture, and sale of military decorations, medals, badges, their components, and appurtenances, or colorable imitations of them, are governed by title 18, United States Code, section 704. (b) The manufacture, sale, possession, and reproduction of badges, identification cards, insignia, or other designs, prescribed by the head of a United States department or agency, or colorable imitations of them, are governed by title 18, United States Code, section 701. § 507.3 Authority to manufacture and sell. (a) Authority to manufacture. Certificates of authority to manufacture articles listed in § 507.4 will be granted by the Institute of Heraldry, U.S. Army, a class II activity under the jurisdiction of The Adjutant General. (1) All articles must be manufactured in accordance with specifications prescribed or authorized by the Department of the Army. (2) The certificate of authority is valid only for the individual, firm, or corporation indicated and at the address stated thereon. Any change in name or address will result in cancellation of certificate. Manufacturers will be required to make application for new certificates, in order to continue manufacturing. (3) Application for initial grant and renewal of certificates is the responsibility of the manufacturers. Applications for renewal are required to be filed with the Institute of Heraldry, U.S. Army, at least 60 days prior to expiration date of existing certificate. (b) Authority to sell. No certificate of authority is required to sell articles listed in § 507.4; however, sellers are responsible to sell only those articles which have been manufactured in conformance with Government specifications by certified manufacturers with the use of Government loaned tools and bearing hallmarks assigned by the Institute of Heraldry, U.S. Army. [28 FR 11268, Oct. 22, 1963] § 507.4 Articles authorized for manufacture and sale. (a) The articles listed below are authorized for manufacture and sale: (1) All authorized insignia. (2) Appurtenances and devices for decorations, medals, and ribbons such as oak-leaf clusters, service stars, arrowheads, V-devices and clasps, both regulation and miniature sizes. (3) Badges and bars, both miniature (where authorized) and regulation sizes. (4) Department of the Army General Staff Identification. (5) Distinguished unit badges, fourrageres, and the orange lanyard. (6) Lapel buttons. (7) Miniature replicas of decorations and service medals, including miniature ribbons. (8) Replicas of decorations and service medals for grave markers only. (These are to be at least twice the size prescribed for decorations and service medals.) (9) Ribbons pertaining to decorations and service medals. (10) Rosettes. (b) Variations from the prescribed specifications, forms, and sizes of articles listed in this section are not permitted without prior approval in writing of The Institute of Heraldry, U.S. Army. § 507.5 Articles not authorized for manufacture and sale. (a) Manufacture and/or sale of regulation size decorations and service medals is prohibited. (b) The incorporation of designs or likenesses of decorations, service medals, badges, and service ribbons in articles manufactured for public sale is prohibited. (c) Designs or likenesses of insignia may be incorporated in articles manufactured for public sale only when permission has been granted in writing by The Institute of Heraldry, U.S. Army. In the case of the Honorable Service Lapel Button, a general exception is made to permit the incorporation of that design in articles manufactured for public sale provided that such articles are not suitable for wear as lapel buttons or pins. § 507.6 Violations and penalties. A certificate of authority to manufacture will be revoked by The Institute of Heraldry, U.S. Army, upon intentional violation by the holder thereof of any of the provisions of this part, or as a result of not complying with the agreement he signed in order to receive a certificate. Issuance of a certificate of authority to manufacture will be refused upon proof of a violation of the regulations of this part by the applicant. Such violations are subject also to the penalties prescribed in the acts of Congress (§ 507.2). A repetition or continuation of violations after official notice thereof will be deemed prima facie evidence of intentional violation. § 507.7 Government contracts and agreements. The provisions of this part do not affect contracts for manufacture and sale to the United States Government. § 507.8 Possession and wearing. (a) The wearing of any decoration, service medal, badge, service ribbon, lapel button, or insignia prescribed or authorized by the Department of the Army by any other person not properly authorized to wear such devices or their use to misrepresent the identification or status of the person by whom worn is prohibited. Any person who offends against this provision is subject to punishment as prescribed in statutes referred to in § 507.2. (b) Mere possession by a person of any of the articles prescribed in § 507.2 (except identification cards) is authorized provided such possession is not used to defraud or misrepresent the identification or status of the individual concerned. (c) Articles specified in § 507.2 or any distinctive parts (including suspension ribbons and service ribbons) or colorable imitations thereof will not be used by any organization, society, or other group of persons without prior approval in writing of the Secretary of the Army. § 507.9 Reproductions. (a) The photographing, printing, or in any other manner making or executing any engraving, photograph, print, or impression in the likeness of any decoration, service medal, badge, service ribbon, lapel button, insignia, or other device or the colorable imitation thereof of a design prescribed by the Secretary of the Army for use by members of the Army is authorized provided such reproduction does not bring discredit upon the military service, and further, is not used to defraud or to misrepresent the identification or status of an individual, organization, society, or other group of per sons. (b) For use for advertising purposes of any engraving, photograph, print, or impression of the likeness of any Department of the Army decoration, service medal, badge, service ribbon, lapel button, insignia, or other device (except the honorable service lapel button) is prohibited without prior approval in writing of the Secretary of the Army except when used to illustrate a particular article which is offered for sale. (c) The reproduction in any manner of the likeness of any identification card prescribed by the Department of the Army is prohibited without prior approval in writing of the Secretary of the Army. PART 508-COMPETITION WITH CIVILIAN BANDS § 508.1 Utilization of Army bands. (a) General. Participation of Army bandsmen in performances off military reservations will not interfere with the customary employment and regular engagement of local civilians in the respective arts, trades, or professions. Such participation will not directly or indirectly benefit or appear to benefit or favor any private individual, commercial venture, sect, or political or fraternal group, except as may be specifically authorized by the Secretary of Defense. The authority to determine whether the use of an Army band at a public gathering is prohibited by this section is delegated to major commanders. (b) Suitability. Commanders authorizing participation by Army bands (except the U.S. Army Band and the U.S. Army Field Band) in their official capacties and in the performance of official duties will be guided by the following conditions of suitability: (1) When participation is an appropriate part of official occasions attended by the senior officers of the Government or the Department of Defense in their official capacities and in the performance of official duties. (2) For parades and ceremonies which are incident to gatherings of personnel of the Armed Forces, veterans, and patriotic organizations. (3) At public rallies and parades intended to stimulate national interest in the Armed Forces and/or to further the community relation program. (4) For fund drives for officially recognized Armed Forces relief agencies or charitable organizations such as the Red Cross when the proceeds are donated to such agencies. (5) For athletic contests in which one or more Armed Forces teams are participating. (6) In connection with recruiting activities for the Armed Forces. (7) At official occasions and free social and entertainment activities held on or off Armed Forces installations, provided that such free social entertainment activities are conducted exclusively for the benefit of personnel of the Armed Forces and their guests. (Secs. 3012, 3634, 70A Stat. 157, 207; 10 U.S.C. 3012, 3634) [25 FR 10700, Nov. 9, 1960] PART 510-CHAPLAINS § 510.1 Private ministrations, sacraments, and ordinances. Chaplains will conduct or arrange for appropriate burial services at the interment of members of the military service, active and retired, and for members of their families upon request. A chaplain may perform the marriage rite, provided he complies with the civil law of the place where the marriage is to be solemnized and provided all parties concerned have complied with the requirements of the denomination the chaplain represents and with any directives which may have been issued by the military command or higher headquarters. The scope of the chaplains' work will include such ministrations as are held by some denominations or religious bodies as sacraments and by others as rites or ordinances. Chaplains will administer or arrange for rites and sacraments for military personnel and civilians under military jurisdiction according to the respective beliefs and conscientious practices of all cerned. (R.S. 1125; 10 U.S.C. 238) [16 FR 12931, Dec. 27, 1951] con Sec. PART 513-INDEBTEDNESS OF MILITARY PERSONNEL 513.1 General. 513.2 Administrative Procedures for Processing Complaints. 513.3 Administrative and Punitive Actions. 513.4 Conditions Creditors Must Meet Before Getting Help in Debt Processing. APPENDIX B-STANDARDS OF FAIRNESS AUTHORITY: 10 U.S.C. 3012. SOURCE: 51 FR 7268, Mar. 3, 1986, unless otherwise noted. § 513.1 General. (a) Purpose. This regulation prescribes Department of the Army (DA) policy, responsibilities, and procedures in handling debt claims against soldiers. (b) References. Required and related publications and prescribed and referenced forms are listed in Appendix A. (c) Explanation of abbreviations and terms. Abbreviations and special terms used in this regulation are explained in the glossary. (d) Responsibilities. (1) The Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel will set policy on processing debt claims against soldiers. (2) The Commanding General, U.S. Army Community and Family Support Center (CG, USACFSC) will— (i) Set procedures for processing debt claims against soldiers. (ii) Process debt claims received at USACFSC regarding soldiers. (iii) Carry out the objectives of this regulation to protect the rights of the soldier, his or her family members, and the interests of the Army. (iv) Advise and assist the directors of Headquarters, Department of the Army (HQDA) agencies, commanders of the major Army commands, and other commanders on matters pertaining to indebtedness of soldiers. (3) Officers having general courtmartial jurisdiction will (i) Ensure special emphasis on the indebtedness issue is given in command information programs. This includes soldiers being informed of their |