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tions, the scope of the visit, and the information which may be furnished.

(2) Unless specifically authorized visitors will not be allowed in any shop, laboratory, drafting room, or section of a plant where Top Secret, Secret, Confidential, or Restricted matériel is located or where classified work is in progress, nor will they be permitted to take photographs.

§ 505.16 Restricted areas-(a) Designation. The commanding officer of a military reservation, post, camp, station, or installation is responsible for the designation and proper safeguarding of restricted areas in his military reservation, post, camp, station, or installation. local conditions dictate, he will mark all ordinary entrances or approaches to such areas with a sign stating, in addition to the warning notice set out in § 505.5 (d), that the area is a "restricted area."

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(b) Procedure in case of violation. (1) The commanding officer of a military reservation, post, camp, station, or installation will cause any person not subject to military law who enters a restricted area or building to be detained, warned of his rights, and interrogated by proper authority. If it is a first offense and there is no evidence of deliberate intent, the offender may be warned against repetition and released upon the surrender of any unlawful photograph, sketch, picture, drawing, map, or graphic representation in his possession. Other

wise, the offender will be delivered without unnecessary delay to the nearest United States marshal with a written statement of the facts, the names and addresses of the witnesses, and such pertinent exhibits as may be available.

(2) When an investigation reveals that a person not subject to military law has entered such restricted area or building, custody of the individual not having been effected, the commanding Officer will promptly forward in writing to the nearest United States district attorney a report of all the facts, including the names and addresses of the witnesses.

(3) A report will be made through military channels to the commanding general of the Army concerned of each case brought to the attention of civil authority and will include a brief summary of all the facts and copies of all pertinent communications.

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507.7

Violations and penalties.

contracts and agree

Possession and wearing. 507.8 Reproductions.

AUTHORITY: §§ 507.1 to 507.8 issued under 42 Stat. 1286, as amended; 10 U. S. C. 1425. SOURCE: $507.1 to 507.8 appear at 13 F. R. 5430, Sept. 17, 1948, except as otherwise noted.

§ 507.1 Statutory authority. (a) Whoever knowingly wears, manufactures, or sells any decoration or medal authorized by Congress for the armed forces of the United States, or any of the service medals or badges awarded to the members of such forces, or the ribbon, button, or rosette of any such badge, decoration or medal, or any colorable imitation thereof, except when authorized under regulations made pursuant to law, shall be fined not more than $250 or imprisoned not more than six months, or both.

(b) Whoever manufactures, sells, or possesses any badge, identification card, or other insignia, of the design prescribed by the head of any department or agency of the United States for use by any officer or employee thereof, or any colorable imitation thereof, or photographs, prints, or in any other manner makes or executes any engraving, photograph, print, or impression in the likeness of any such badge, identification card, or other insignia, or any colorable imitation thereof, except as authorized under regulations made pursuant to law, shall be fined not more than $250 or imprisoned not more than six months, or both. (Act of June 25, 1948 (62 Stat. 732) as amended by act of May 24, 1949 (63 Stat. 92; 18 U. S. C., Sup. V, 704)).

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§ 507.2 Authority to sell. No certificate of authority is required to sell articles listed in § 507.4 (a).

§ 507.3 Authority to manufacture. A certificate of authority to manufacture articles listed in $507.4 (a) will be granted upon application to The Quartermaster General, Washington 25, D. C., only upon agreement in writing by the

§ 507.4

applicant to abide by the following provisions:

(a) So far as the applicant manufactures articles pertaining to Department of the Army decorations, service medals, badges, service ribbons, insignia, lapel buttons, and similar items authorized by the Department of the Army, such articles will meet the specifications prescribed or authorized by the Secretary of the Army.

(b) The certificate of authority will be valid for 3 years from date of issuance. Application for a renewal must be filed with the Quartermaster General, Washington 25, D. C., at least 60 days prior to expiration date of the existing certificate.

(c) The certificate of authority will be posted conspicuously at all times in the place of business.

(d) The certificate is valid only for the individual, firm, or corporation indicated and at the address stated thereon. Any change in name or address will require issuance of a new certificate; and such change will be reported immediately to The Quartermaster General.

$507.4 Articles authorized for manufacture and sale. (a) A certificate of authority will grant permission to manufacture:

(1) Service ribbons pertaining to Department of the Army decorations and service medals.

(2) Miniature replicas of decorations and service medals including miniature service ribbons.

(3) Replicas of decorations and service medals for grave markers only (to be at least twice the size as prescribed for decorations and service medals).

(4) Oak-leaf clusters, service stars, arrowheads, V-devices, and clasps, both regulation and miniature sizes.

(5) Rosette for Medal of Honor and lapel buttons pertaining to decorations and service medals.

(6) Lapel buttons indicating military service.

(7) Badges and bars, both miniature (where authorized) and regulation sizes.

(8) Distinguished unit badge, fourragère, and orange lanyard.

(9) General Staff, United States Army, identification.

(10) All authorized insignia.

(b) Variations from the prescribed specifications, forms, and sizes of articles

enumerated in paragraph (a) of this section are not permitted without prior approval in writing by the Secretary of the Army. The manufacturer must obtain the standard specifications from the Commanding General, Philadelphia Quartermaster Depot, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

(c) Manufacture and/or sale of regulation size decorations and service medals is prohibited.

(d) Designs or likenesses of decorations, service medals, badges, and service ribbons will not be incorporated in articles manufactured for public sale.

(e) Designs or likenesses of insignia only may be incorporated in articles manufactured for public sale provided that such designs have been approved in writing by the Secretary of the 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.

§ 507.5 Violations and penalties. A certificate of authority to manufacture will be revoked by The Quartermaster General upon proof of intentional violation by the holder thereof of any of the provisions of this part. Issuance of a certificate of authority to manufacture will be refused upon proof of a violation of the regulations in this part by the applicant. Such violations are subject also to the penalties prescribed in the acts of Congress (see § 507.1). repetition or continuation of a violation after official notice thereof will be deemed prima facie evidence of intentional violation.

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§ 507.6 Government contracts and agreements. The provisions of this part do not affect contracts for manufacture and sale to the United States Government.

§ 507.7 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 person not properly authorized to wear such device 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 § 507.1.

(b) Mere possession by a person of any of the articles prescribed in § 507.1 (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 § 507.1 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.

§ 507.8 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 persons.

(b) The 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

Sec.
508.1 Law governing use of bands off mili-
tary reservations.

508.2 Army policy governing utilization. AUTHORITY: §§ 508.1 and 508.2 issued under R. S. 161; 5 U. S. C. 22. Interpret or apply sec. 35, 39 Stat. 188; 10 U. S. C. 609.

SOURCE: 508.1 and 508.2 appear at 18 F. R. 5426, Sept. 9, 1953.

§ 508.1 Law governing use of bands off military reservations. (a) The use of bands and orchestras and the employment or assignment of military personnel off military reservations are governed by statute as follows: No enlisted man in the active service of the United States in the Army, whether a noncommissioned officer, musician, or private, shall be detailed, ordered, or permitted to leave his post to engage in any pursuit, business, or performance in civil life, for emolument, hire, or otherwise, when the same shall interfere with the customary employment and regular engagement of local civilians in the respective arts, trades, or professions. (See sec. 35, Act of June 3, 1916 (39 Stat. 188; 10 U. S. C. 609).)

(b) This law is intended to prevent the competition of military personnel with civilians. The authority to determine whether the use of an Army band at a public gathering is prohibited by the act of June 3, 1916, is delegated to major commanders. (See § 552.18 (d) of this chapter, and the opinion of The Judge Advocate General of the Army: JAG 322.16, May 8, 1924; Dig. Op. JAG 1912-40, sec. 320 (3), and 10 U. S. C. 905, "Right of Army musicians to furnish music in competition with civilian musicians.") It is to be noted that Chapter 163, 35 Stat. 110; 10 U. S. C. 905; May 11, 1908, states, in part:

Army bands or members thereof shall not receive remuneration for furnishing music outside the limits of military posts when the furnishing of such music places them in competition with local civilian musicians.

§ 508.2 Army policy governing utilization (a) General. It is Department of the Army policy that when practicable Army bands will be utilized to further civil and military relations by representing the Army on occasions coordinated and sponsored jointly by civil and military organizations. Such utilization of Army bands and band personnel is governed by the broad provisions of § 508.1. Specific examples relating to the use of Army bands and band personnel on and off military reservations are set forth below for the guidance of appropriate commanders. Officials of the Army will not make arrangements with musicians' unions which would nullify these provisions.

(b) Examples. (1) In accordance with the laws referred to in § 508.1, prohibiting competition with civilians, the

following are examples of occasions on which bands may be legally used:

(i) All military events, when an Army band functions as part of, and in conjunction with, the Nation's military forces. The music may be broadcast or telecast with the other features of the official program for the occasion.

(ii) All official uses on military and naval installations, military and naval vessels, and under circumstances and at other places where a band is on duty with military forces.

(iii) When music is an appropriate part of official occasions attended by the superior officers of the Government and of the Department of Defense in their official capacities and in the performance of official duties. The music may be broadcast or telecast with the other features of the official program for the occasion. Such occasions do not include social events and entertainments, such as dinners, luncheons, etc., given by civilians or civic associations with such officers as guests.

(iv) Broadcasts and telecasts not for commercial purposes, originating on a military reservation, of concerts by Army bands and music furnished by an Army band as part of an entertainment.

(v) Broadcasts and telecasts not for commercial purposes, originating on a military reservation, by Army bands or any part thereof purely for recruiting drives, or for the specific official purpose of presenting to the public certain matters considered by the Department of the Army to be of sufficient importance to require dissemination by means of the radio and television systems and networks of the United States and which are not connected in any way with a commercial enterprise.

(vi) Musical programs at any United States Government hospital for the entertainment or treatment of its patients.

(vii) Concerts on the Capitol grounds, in Capitol buildings, and in public parks of the city of Washington, District of Columbia.

(vii) Free social and entertainment activities conducted exclusively for the benefit of enlisted personnel and their guests in service clubs and social centers maintained for the use of enlisted personnel.

(ix) Official occasions and free social and entertainment activities held off military reservations, provided that such

free social and entertainment activities are conducted exclusively for the benefit of personnel of the Armed Forces on active duty and their guests.

(x) Parades and ceremonies incident to patriotic occasions or gatherings of personnel of the Armed Forces, veterans, and patriotic organizations.

(xi) Public rallies and parades to stimulate national interest when directed by the Department of the Army.

(xii) Fund drives for officially recognized Armed Forces relief and charitable organizations such as the Red Cross, when the benefits are donated to these agencies.

(xiii) All types of athletic contests in which one or more Armed Forces teams are participating.

(xiv) In connection purely with recruiting activities for the Armed Forces. (xv) Broadcasts or telecasts off a military reservation, when proper clearance is obtained.

(2) Pursuant to the laws referred to in § 508.1, prohibiting competition with civilians, the following are examples of occasions for which bands will not be used:

(i) Civic parades, ceremonies, expositions, regattas, contests, festivals, local baseball or football games, activities, or celebrations, etc., except as provided in subparagraph (1) of this paragraph.

(ii) The furtherance, directly or indirectly of any public or private enterprise, board of trade and commercial clubs or associations.

(iii) Any occasion that pertains primarily in character or purpose to a party or sect.

(iv) Events for the benefit of or sponsored by civilian clubs, societies, civic or fraternal organizations.

(v) Fund drives for charitable or other special purposes of a local party, sect, or similar group.

(vi) For broadcast or telecasts off a military reservation, unless proper clearance is obtained.

Part 509-Secrecy Surrounding Troop Movements

Sec.

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509.4 Periods of peace or following termination of hostilities.

AUTHORITY: §§ 509.1 to 509.4 issued under R. S. 161; 5 U. S. C. 22.

SOURCE: §§ 509.1 to 509.4 appear at 13 F. R. 5432, Sept. 17, 1948.

§ 509.1 General-(a) Application. The provisions of paragraphs (b), (c), and (d) of this section and §§ 509.2 and 509.3 will apply during periods of hostilities. The provisions of § 509.4 will apply during periods of peace or following the termination of hostilities and before peace is formally declared.

(b) Responsibility of commanding officers. Commanding officers of units, replacements, or individuals affected by the provisions of this part are responsible that such personnel are instructed in these provisions, advised of their applicability, and warned of the danger involved in the disclosure to unauthorized persons of classified information concerning troop movements or movements of supplies.

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(d) Dissemination (1) All persons connected with the military service who receive information concerning movements of personnel or supplies classified in accordance with Army Regulations are forbidden to make public or to inform unauthorized persons concerning the classified elements of such movements.

(2) When it is necessary to advise relatives or other persons of approaching departure, individuals connected with the military service will not disclose any classified information.

(3) Arrival in a theater of operations does not diminish the necessity of safeguarding classified elements of information concerning the movement. After such arrival, no information will be given to unauthorized persons concerning names, destinations, or organizations, names of vessels, data concerning convoys, routes pursued, measures taken to avoid attack, date of arrival, debarkation or departure, or number of troops, or kind of cargoes carried.

§ 509.2 Rail and motor movements. (a) Reports concerning arrivals and departure of rail or motor movements within the United States which for any reason are classified, may be transmitted to persons authorized to receive such reports, unclassified, provided unit designations are not included therein.

(b) When rail or motor movements or travel of personnel are made preliminary to movement to a theater of operations, cars, baggage, and impedimenta will not be marked in the clear to show oversea destination, date of departure, name of ship, or other classified elements of information.

§ 509.3 Embarkation. (a) Troop movements will be made so far as practicable without attracting undue attention.

(b) All persons not on official business I will be excluded from the piers at all times.

(c) Members of families, relatives, or friends of personnel under oversea movement or travel orders will not be allowed in the vicinity of piers on the day of sailing.

§ 509.4 Periods of peace or following termination of hostilities-(a) Application. The provisions of this section will apply only during periods other than those of hostilities.

(b) Normal security requirements. Information or documents concerning movements of personnel or supplies will normally be unclassified.

(c) Classification requirements. Elements of information (such as destinnation, mission, and other elements which should be safeguarded) concerning movements of personnel or supplies, other than movements within oversea areas in which United States Army forces are stationed, will be classified secret, confidential, or restricted only when such classification is authorized by the Department of the Army.

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 mar

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