ALCOAST 135/21 - APR 2021 HALF-MASTING OF NATIONAL ENSIGN

united states coast guard

R 030240Z APR 21
FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC
TO ALCOAST
BT
UNCLAS
ALCOAST 135/21
SSIC 5060
SUBJ: HALF-MASTING OF NATIONAL ENSIGN
A. U.S. Coast Guard Regulations 1992, COMDTINST M5000.3B
1. As directed by the President of the United States, the
national ensign shall be flown at half-mast from Saturday,
03 April, to Tuesday, 06 April, from sunrise to
sunset as a sign of respect for the service and sacrifice
of the victims of the attack at the United States Capitol
on Friday, 02 April.
2. The national ensign shall be flown at half-mast on all
U.S. Coast Guard buildings, grounds, and vessels not
underway.
3. If normally flown, the Department of Homeland Security
flag shall also be flown at half-mast for the same duration.
4. Internet release is authorized.