ALCOAST 188/20 - MAY 2020 HALF MASTING OF NATIONAL ENSIGN

united states coast guard

R 220858 MAY 20
FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC//NCC//
TO ALCOAST
UNCLAS //N05060//
ALCOAST 188/20
COMDTNOTE 5060
SUBJ: HALF MASTING OF NATIONAL ENSIGN
A. U.S. Coast Guard Regulations 1992, COMDTINST M5000.3 (SERIES)
1. As directed by the President of the United States, the National Ensign shall be
flown at half-mast effective immediately until sunset on May 24, 2020, as a mark of
solemn respect for the victims of the coronavirus pandemic.
2. The National Ensign shall be flown as prescribed in paragraph 1 on all Coast Guard
buildings, grounds, and vessels throughout the United States and its Territories and
possessions.
3. Internet release is authorized.