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507.1</span>"><a data-turbo="false" href="#507.1">Purpose.</a></span></td></tr><tr class="section toggler-active"><td class="toc-label " colspan="1"><span class="toc-wrapper" data-toggle="tooltip" data-placement="top" data-title="View Text of <span class='avoid-wrap'>§ 507.2</span>">§ 507.2</span></td><td class="description" colspan="2"><span class="text-wrapper" data-toggle="tooltip" data-placement="left" data-title="View Table of Contents for <span class='avoid-wrap'>§ 507.2</span>"><a data-turbo="false" href="#507.2">References.</a></span></td></tr><tr class="section toggler-active"><td class="toc-label " colspan="1"><span class="toc-wrapper" data-toggle="tooltip" data-placement="top" data-title="View Text of <span class='avoid-wrap'>§ 507.3</span>">§ 507.3</span></td><td class="description" colspan="2"><span class="text-wrapper" data-toggle="tooltip" data-placement="left" data-title="View Table of Contents for <span class='avoid-wrap'>§ 507.3</span>"><a data-turbo="false" href="#507.3">Explanation of abbreviations and terms.</a></span></td></tr><tr class="section toggler-active"><td class="toc-label " colspan="1"><span class="toc-wrapper" data-toggle="tooltip" data-placement="top" data-title="View Text of <span class='avoid-wrap'>§ 507.4</span>">§ 507.4</span></td><td class="description" colspan="2"><span class="text-wrapper" data-toggle="tooltip" data-placement="left" data-title="View Table of Contents for <span class='avoid-wrap'>§ 507.4</span>"><a data-turbo="false" href="#507.4">Responsibilities.</a></span></td></tr><tr class="section toggler-active"><td class="toc-label " colspan="1"><span class="toc-wrapper" data-toggle="tooltip" data-placement="top" data-title="View Text of <span class='avoid-wrap'>§ 507.5</span>">§ 507.5</span></td><td class="description" colspan="2"><span class="text-wrapper" data-toggle="tooltip" data-placement="left" data-title="View Table of Contents for <span class='avoid-wrap'>§ 507.5</span>"><a data-turbo="false" 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class="text-wrapper" data-toggle="tooltip" data-placement="left" data-title="View Table of Contents for <span class='avoid-wrap'>§ 507.7</span>"><a data-turbo="false" href="#507.7">Certification of controlled heraldic items.</a></span></td></tr><tr class="section toggler-active"><td class="toc-label " colspan="1"><span class="toc-wrapper" data-toggle="tooltip" data-placement="top" data-title="View Text of <span class='avoid-wrap'>§ 507.8</span>">§ 507.8</span></td><td class="description" colspan="2"><span class="text-wrapper" data-toggle="tooltip" data-placement="left" data-title="View Table of Contents for <span class='avoid-wrap'>§ 507.8</span>"><a data-turbo="false" href="#507.8">Authority to sell.</a></span></td></tr><tr class="section toggler-active"><td class="toc-label " colspan="1"><span class="toc-wrapper" data-toggle="tooltip" data-placement="top" data-title="View Text of <span class='avoid-wrap'>§ 507.9</span>">§ 507.9</span></td><td class="description" colspan="2"><span 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It also establishes the Heraldic Quality Control Program to improve the appearance of the Army by controlling the quality of heraldic items purchased from commercial sources.</p> </div> <div class="section" id="507.2"> <h4 data-hierarchy-metadata='{"path":"/current/title-32/section-507.2","citation":"32 CFR 507.2"}'>§ 507.2 References.</h4> <p>Related publications are listed in <a href="/current/title-32/section-507.2#p-507.2(a)" class="cfr external">paragraphs (a)</a> through <a href="/current/title-32/section-507.2#p-507.2(d)" class="cfr external">(d)</a> of this section. (A related publication is merely a source of additional information. The user does not have to read it to understand this part.)</p> <div id="p-507.2(a)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="507.2(a)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>a<span class="paren">)</span></span> Department of Defense Manual 1348.33, Volume 3, Manual of Military Decorations and Awards: DoD-Wide Personal Performance and Valor Decorations. (Available at <em><a href="https://www.esd.whs.mil/Directives/issuances/dodm/" class="external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.esd.whs.mil/Directives/issuances/dodm/</a></em>).</p> </div> <div id="p-507.2(b)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="507.2(b)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>b<span class="paren">)</span></span> Army Regulation 360-1, Army Public Affairs Program. (Available at <em><a href="https://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/AR.aspx" class="external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/AR.aspx</a></em>).</p> </div> <div id="p-507.2(c)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="507.2(c)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>c<span class="paren">)</span></span> Army Regulation 670-1, Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms and Insignia. (Available at <em><a href="https://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/AR.aspx" class="external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/AR.aspx</a></em>).</p> </div> <div id="p-507.2(d)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="507.2(d)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>d<span class="paren">)</span></span> Army Regulation 840-1, Department of the Army Seal, and Emblem and Branch of Service Plaques. (Available at <em><a href="https://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/AR.aspx" class="external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/AR.aspx</a></em>).</p> </div> <div id="p-507.2(e)"><p class="indent-1" data-title="507.2(e)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>e<span class="paren">)</span></span> Army Regulation 27-60, Intellectual Property. (Available at <em><a href="https://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/AR.aspx" class="external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/AR.aspx</a></em>).</p></div> </div> <div class="section" id="507.3"> <h4 data-hierarchy-metadata='{"path":"/current/title-32/section-507.3","citation":"32 CFR 507.3"}'>§ 507.3 Explanation of abbreviations and terms.</h4> <div id="p-507.3(a)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="507.3(a)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>a<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Abbreviations.</em> </p> <div id="p-507.3(a)(1)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="507.3(a)(1)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>1<span class="paren">)</span></span> CFR—Code of Federal Regulations.</p> </div> <div id="p-507.3(a)(2)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="507.3(a)(2)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>2<span class="paren">)</span></span> DA—Department of the Army.</p> </div> <div id="p-507.3(a)(3)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="507.3(a)(3)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>3<span class="paren">)</span></span> DAASA—Deputy Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Army.</p> </div> <div id="p-507.3(a)(4)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="507.3(a)(4)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>4<span class="paren">)</span></span> DLA—Defense Logistics Agency.</p> </div> <div id="p-507.3(a)(5)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="507.3(a)(5)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>5<span class="paren">)</span></span> DUI—Distinctive unit insignia.</p> </div> <div id="p-507.3(a)(6)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="507.3(a)(6)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>6<span class="paren">)</span></span> ID—Identification</p> </div> <div id="p-507.3(a)(7)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="507.3(a)(7)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>7<span class="paren">)</span></span> MCS—Military Clothing Store.</p> </div> <div id="p-507.3(a)(8)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="507.3(a)(8)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>8<span class="paren">)</span></span> RDI—Regimental Distinctive Insignia.</p> </div> <div id="p-507.3(a)(9)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="507.3(a)(9)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>9<span class="paren">)</span></span> ROTC—Reserve Officers' Training Corps.</p> </div> <div id="p-507.3(a)(10)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="507.3(a)(10)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>10<span class="paren">)</span></span> SSI—Shoulder sleeve insignia.</p> </div> <div id="p-507.3(a)(11)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="507.3(a)(11)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>11<span class="paren">)</span></span> TIOH—The Institute of Heraldry.</p> </div> <div id="p-507.3(a)(12)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="507.3(a)(12)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>12<span class="paren">)</span></span> U.S.C.—United States Code.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-507.3(b)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="507.3(b)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>b<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Terms</em> —</p> <div id="p-507.3(b)(1)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="507.3(b)(1)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>1<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Appurtenances.</em> Devices such as stars, letters, numerals, or clasps worn on the suspension ribbon of the medal, or on the ribbon bar that indicate additional awards, participation in specific events, or other distinguishing characteristics of the award.</p> </div> <div id="p-507.3(b)(2)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="507.3(b)(2)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>2<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Awards.</em> An all-inclusive term that consists of any decoration, medal, badge, ribbon, or appurtenance bestowed on an individual or unit.</p> </div> <div id="p-507.3(b)(3)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="507.3(b)(3)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>3<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Badge.</em> An award given to an individual for identification purposes or that is awarded for attaining a special skill or proficiency. Certain badges are available in full, miniature, and dress miniature sizes.</p> </div> <div id="p-507.3(b)(4)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="507.3(b)(4)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>4<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Cartoon.</em> A drawing, six times actual size, showing placement of stitches, color of yarn and number of stitches.</p> </div> <div id="p-507.3(b)(5)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="507.3(b)(5)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>5<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Certified manufacturer.</em> A manufacturer who demonstrated the capability to manufacture controlled heraldic items according to Government standards.</p> </div> <div id="p-507.3(b)(6)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="507.3(b)(6)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>6<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Certificate of authority to manufacture.</em> A certificate assigning manufacturers a hallmark and authorizing manufacture of heraldic items.</p> </div> <div id="p-507.3(b)(7)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="507.3(b)(7)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>7<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Decoration.</em> An award given to an individual as a distinctively designed mark of honor denoting heroism or meritorious or outstanding service or achievement.</p> </div> <div id="p-507.3(b)(8)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="507.3(b)(8)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>8<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Die.</em> The block of steel that is used to form a metal insignia and is the intricate three dimensional reversed design of the insignia cut into the surface of a block of steel.</p> </div> <div id="p-507.3(b)(9)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="507.3(b)(9)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>9<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Hallmark.</em> A distinguishing mark consisting of a letter and numbers assigned to certified manufacturers for use in identifying manufacturers of insignia.</p> </div> <div id="p-507.3(b)(10)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="507.3(b)(10)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>10<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Heraldic items.</em> All items worn on the uniform to indicate unit, skill, branch, award or identification and for which a design has been established by TIOH on an official drawing.</p> </div> <div id="p-507.3(b)(11)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="507.3(b)(11)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>11<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Heraldic Quality Control Program.</em> A program that improves the public image of the Army by controlling the quality of insignia purchased from commercial sources.</p> </div> <div id="p-507.3(b)(12)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="507.3(b)(12)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>12<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Hub.</em> The block of steel that is used to form a die and is the intricate three dimensional raised design of the insignia cut into the surface of a block of steel.</p> </div> <div id="p-507.3(b)(13)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="507.3(b)(13)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>13<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Lapel button.</em> A miniature enameled replica of an award, which is worn only on civilian clothing.</p> </div> <div id="p-507.3(b)(14)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="507.3(b)(14)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>14<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Letter of agreement.</em> A letter signed by manufacturers before certification, stating that the manufacturer agrees to produce heraldic items in accordance with specific requirements.</p> </div> <div id="p-507.3(b)(15)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="507.3(b)(15)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>15<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Letter of authorization.</em> A letter issued by TIOH that authorizes the manufacture of a specific heraldic item after quality assurance inspection of a preproduction sample.</p> </div> <div id="p-507.3(b)(16)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="507.3(b)(16)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>16<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Medal.</em> An award issued to an individual for the performance of certain duties, acts, or services, consisting of a suspension ribbon made in distinctive colors and from which hangs a medallion.</p> </div> <div id="p-507.3(b)(17)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="507.3(b)(17)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>17<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Rosette.</em> A lapel device created from gathering the suspension ribbon of a medal into a circular shape. The device is worn on the lapel of civilian clothing.</p> </div> <div id="p-507.3(b)(18)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="507.3(b)(18)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>18<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Service medal.</em> An award made to personnel who participated in designated wars, campaigns, or expeditions or who have fulfilled specified service requirements in a creditable manner.</p> </div> <div id="p-507.3(b)(19)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="507.3(b)(19)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>19<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Tools.</em> The generic term used for hubs, dies, cartoons, and drawings used in the manufacture of heraldic items.</p> </div> <div id="p-507.3(b)(20)"><p class="indent-2" data-title="507.3(b)(20)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>20<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Unit award.</em> An award made to an operating unit, which is worn by members of that unit who participated in the cited action (permanent unit award).</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="section" id="507.4"> <h4 data-hierarchy-metadata='{"path":"/current/title-32/section-507.4","citation":"32 CFR 507.4"}'>§ 507.4 Responsibilities.</h4> <p>The Director of The Institute of Heraldry (TIOH) will—</p> <div id="p-507.4(a)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="507.4(a)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>a<span class="paren">)</span></span> Monitor the overall operation of the Heraldic Quality Control Program.</p> </div> <div id="p-507.4(b)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="507.4(b)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>b<span class="paren">)</span></span> Establish policy and procedures to:</p> <div id="p-507.4(b)(1)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="507.4(b)(1)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>1<span class="paren">)</span></span> Certify manufacturers of insignia and plaques.</p> </div> <div id="p-507.4(b)(2)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="507.4(b)(2)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>2<span class="paren">)</span></span> Control the manufacture and quality assurance of military decorations, the DA seal and emblem, Branch of Service plaques, and other heraldic items.</p> </div> <div id="p-507.4(b)(3)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="507.4(b)(3)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>3<span class="paren">)</span></span> Grant certificates of authority for the manufacture and commercial sale of Service flags and Service lapel buttons.</p> </div> <div id="p-507.4(b)(4)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="507.4(b)(4)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>4<span class="paren">)</span></span> Provide heraldic services to the Executive branch, Department of Defense, and other Federal agencies on a reimbursable basis.</p> </div> <div id="p-507.4(b)(5)"><p class="indent-2" data-title="507.4(b)(5)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>5<span class="paren">)</span></span> Provide advisory opinions on the use of Army heraldic items for licensing or other commercial purposes (for example, the Army Emblem, Army Flag, unit insignia, and items approved for wear on uniforms), at the request of the Army Trademark Licensing Program.</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="section" id="507.5"> <h4 data-hierarchy-metadata='{"path":"/current/title-32/section-507.5","citation":"32 CFR 507.5"}'>§ 507.5 Statutory authority.</h4> <div id="p-507.5(a)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="507.5(a)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>a<span class="paren">)</span></span> The manufacture, commercial sale, possession, and reproduction of badges, identification cards, insignia, or other designs prescribed by the head of a U.S. department or agency, or colorable imitations of them, are governed by Title 18, United States Code, section 701 (<a href="https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/18/701" class="usc external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">18 U.S.C. 701</a>).</p> </div> <div id="p-507.5(b)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="507.5(b)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>b<span class="paren">)</span></span> The wear, manufacture, and commercial sale of military decorations, medals, badges, and their components and appurtenances, or colorable imitations thereof, are governed by <a href="https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/18/704" class="usc external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">18 U.S.C. 704</a>.</p> </div> <div id="p-507.5(c)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="507.5(c)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>c<span class="paren">)</span></span> The Army's providing heraldic services to other Military departments and Federal agencies is governed by <a href="https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/10/7594" class="usc external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">10 U.S.C. 7594</a>.</p> </div> <div id="p-507.5(d)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="507.5(d)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>d<span class="paren">)</span></span> The display of and license to manufacture and sell the approved Service flag or Service lapel button is governed by <a href="https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/36/901" class="usc external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">36 U.S.C. 901</a>.</p> </div> <div id="p-507.5(e)"><p class="indent-1" data-title="507.5(e)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>e<span class="paren">)</span></span> The ownership and licensing of trademarks, service marks, and collective marks such as DUI, RDI, SSI, and other Army-owned heraldic insignia are governed by <a href="https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/15/1051" class="usc external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">15 U.S.C. 1051</a> <em>et seq.,</em> and <a href="https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/10/2260" class="usc external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">10 U.S.C. 2260</a>.</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="subpart" id="subpart-B"><h2 data-hierarchy-metadata="{"path":"/current/title-32/part-507/subpart-B","citation":"32 CFR Part 507 Subpart B"}">Subpart B—Manufacture and Sale of Decorations, Badges, and Insignia</h2> <div class="section" id="507.6"> <h4 data-hierarchy-metadata='{"path":"/current/title-32/section-507.6","citation":"32 CFR 507.6"}'>§ 507.6 Authority to manufacture.</h4> <div id="p-507.6(a)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="507.6(a)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>a<span class="paren">)</span></span> Only manufacturers that TIOH has certified and has issued a certificate of authority to may produce heraldic items.</p> <div id="p-507.6(a)(1)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="507.6(a)(1)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>1<span class="paren">)</span></span> TIOH will issue a certificate of authority to manufacturers who can demonstrate they have the capability to manufacture controlled heraldic items according to Government specifications or purchase descriptions through the certification process.</p> </div> <div id="p-507.6(a)(2)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="507.6(a)(2)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>2<span class="paren">)</span></span> The certificate of authority to manufacture is applicable only for the individual, firm, or corporation indicated and will be valid for 5 years.</p> </div> <div id="p-507.6(a)(3)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="507.6(a)(3)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>3<span class="paren">)</span></span> TIOH will assign a hallmark to each certified manufacturer. All controlled heraldic items manufactured for commercial sale will bear the manufacturer's hallmark.</p> </div> <div id="p-507.6(a)(4)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="507.6(a)(4)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>4<span class="paren">)</span></span> TIOH exclusively uses the “IOH” hallmark for the development of new controlled heraldic items; it is not authorized for use on items for commercial sale.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-507.6(b)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="507.6(b)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>b<span class="paren">)</span></span> A certificate of authority to manufacture may be revoked or suspended under the procedures prescribed in <a href="/current/title-32/section-507.16" class="cfr external">§ 507.16</a>.</p> </div> <div id="p-507.6(c)"><p class="indent-1" data-title="507.6(c)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>c<span class="paren">)</span></span> A list of certified manufacturers is on the TIOH web page at <em><a href="https://tioh.army.mil/" class="external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://tioh.army.mil/</a>.</em></p></div> </div> <div class="section" id="507.7"> <h4 data-hierarchy-metadata='{"path":"/current/title-32/section-507.7","citation":"32 CFR 507.7"}'>§ 507.7 Certification of controlled heraldic items.</h4> <div id="p-507.7(a)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="507.7(a)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>a<span class="paren">)</span></span> The manufacture and commercial sale of controlled heraldic items are not authorized until the certified manufacturer receives a letter of authorization from TIOH. Manufacturers who want to manufacture and sell controlled heraldic items must submit four production samples of each item to TIOH for authorization. If TIOH approves the production samples, it will provide a letter of authorization to manufacture along with one certified production sample to the manufacturer. Letters of authorization for certified heraldic items are valid for 5 years.</p> </div> <div id="p-507.7(b)"><p class="indent-1" data-title="507.7(b)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>b<span class="paren">)</span></span> The Director of TIOH may revoke or suspend a letter of authorization for failure to manufacture the heraldic item in accordance with applicable Government specifications.</p></div> </div> <div class="section" id="507.8"> <h4 data-hierarchy-metadata='{"path":"/current/title-32/section-507.8","citation":"32 CFR 507.8"}'>§ 507.8 Authority to sell.</h4> <p>No certificate of authority to manufacture is required for selling controlled heraldic items listed in <a href="/current/title-32/section-507.13" class="cfr external">§ 507.13</a>. However, all sellers must ensure that all articles they sell bear hallmarks assigned by TIOH and are manufactured by certified manufacturers in conformance with applicable Government specifications.</p> </div> <div class="section" id="507.9"> <h4 data-hierarchy-metadata='{"path":"/current/title-32/section-507.9","citation":"32 CFR 507.9"}'>§ 507.9 Reproduction of designs.</h4> <div id="p-507.9(a)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="507.9(a)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>a<span class="paren">)</span></span> The photographing or printing of any decoration, service medal, service ribbon, badge, lapel button, insignia, or other device of a design the Secretary of the Army has prescribed for members of the Army to use is authorized, provided that such reproduction does not discredit the U.S. Army and is not used to defraud or misrepresent the identification or status of an individual, organization, society, or other group of persons.</p> </div> <div id="p-507.9(b)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="507.9(b)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>b<span class="paren">)</span></span> The making or executing in any manner of any engraving, impression, or colorable imitation in the likeness of any decoration, service medal, service ribbon, badge, lapel button, insignia, or other device of a design the Secretary of the Army has prescribed for members of the Army to use is prohibited without prior approval in writing from the Army Trademark Licensing Program.</p> </div> <div id="p-507.9(c)"><p class="indent-1" data-title="507.9(c)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>c<span class="paren">)</span></span> Except when used to illustrate a particular article that is offered for commercial sale, Army Regulation 360-1, paragraph 8-9e, prohibits the use of Army themes, material, uniforms, or insignia in advertisements and promotions for entertainment-oriented products that could imply Army endorsement of the product. Direct requests to the Chief, Public Affairs (SAPA-ZA), 1500 Army Pentagon, Washington, DC 20310-1500.</p></div> </div> <div class="section" id="507.10"> <h4 data-hierarchy-metadata='{"path":"/current/title-32/section-507.10","citation":"32 CFR 507.10"}'>§ 507.10 Incorporation of designs or likenesses of approved designs in commercial articles.</h4> <div id="p-507.10(a)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="507.10(a)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>a<span class="paren">)</span></span> Federal law and Army policy restrict the use of military designs. The manufacture of articles for commercial sale that incorporate designs or likenesses of decorations, service medals, service ribbons, and lapel buttons is prohibited. Certain designs or likenesses of insignia, such as badges or organizational insignia, may be incorporated in articles manufactured for commercial sale, provided that the Army Trademark Licensing Program has granted permission in writing as specified in <a href="/current/title-32/section-507.10#p-507.10(b)" class="cfr external">paragraph (b)</a> of this section.</p> </div> <div id="p-507.10(b)"><p class="indent-1" data-title="507.10(b)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>b<span class="paren">)</span></span> The Army Trademark Licensing Program is responsible for reviewing requests for permission to incorporate certain insignia and other Army-owned marks in articles manufactured for commercial sale. Requests should be directed to the Director, Army Trademark Licensing Program, 2530 Crystal Drive, Suite 12140, Arlington, VA 22202-3934.</p></div> </div> <div class="section" id="507.11"> <h4 data-hierarchy-metadata='{"path":"/current/title-32/section-507.11","citation":"32 CFR 507.11"}'>§ 507.11 Possession and wear.</h4> <div id="p-507.11(a)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="507.11(a)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>a<span class="paren">)</span></span> The wearing of any decoration, service medal, badge, service ribbon, lapel button, or insignia that the Army has prescribed or authorized by any person not properly authorized to wear such device or the use of any decoration, service medal, badge, service ribbon, lapel button, or insignia to misrepresent the identification or status of the person by whom such is worn is prohibited. Any person who violates this <a href="/current/title-32/section-507.11#p-507.11(a)" class="cfr external">paragraph (a)</a> is subject to punishment as prescribed in the statutes referred to in <a href="/current/title-32/section-507.5" class="cfr external">§ 507.5</a>.</p> </div> <div id="p-507.11(b)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="507.11(b)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>b<span class="paren">)</span></span> Mere possession by a person of any of the articles prescribed in <a href="/current/title-32/section-507.13" class="cfr external">§ 507.13</a> (except identification cards) is authorized, provided that such possession is not used to defraud or misrepresent the identification or status of the individual concerned.</p> </div> <div id="p-507.11(c)"><p class="indent-1" data-title="507.11(c)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>c<span class="paren">)</span></span> Articles specified in <a href="/current/title-32/section-507.13" class="cfr external">§ 507.13</a>, 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 by the Army Trademark Licensing Program as specified in <a href="/current/title-32/section-507.10#p-507.10(b)" class="cfr external">§ 507.10(b)</a>.</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="subpart" id="subpart-C"><h2 data-hierarchy-metadata="{"path":"/current/title-32/part-507/subpart-C","citation":"32 CFR Part 507 Subpart C"}">Subpart C—Heraldic Quality Control Program</h2> <div class="section" id="507.12"> <h4 data-hierarchy-metadata='{"path":"/current/title-32/section-507.12","citation":"32 CFR 507.12"}'>§ 507.12 General.</h4> <p>The Heraldic Quality Control Program provides a method for ensuring that controlled heraldic items are manufactured by certified manufacturers in accordance with Government specifications. The design of metal insignia will be an exact duplicate of the design of the Government die or loaned hub from which the certified manufacturer's working die is extracted. The design of textile insignia will be embroidered in accordance with Government-furnished specification and cartoon.</p> </div> <div class="section" id="507.13"> <h4 data-hierarchy-metadata='{"path":"/current/title-32/section-507.13","citation":"32 CFR 507.13"}'>§ 507.13 Controlled heraldic items.</h4> <div id="p-507.13(a)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="507.13(a)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>a<span class="paren">)</span></span> Controlled heraldic items will be manufactured in accordance with Government specifications, using Government loaned hubs, dies, or cartoons, by TIOH-certified manufacturers.</p> </div> <div id="p-507.13(b)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="507.13(b)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>b<span class="paren">)</span></span> The heraldic items listed in <a href="/current/title-32/section-507.13#p-507.13(b)(1)" class="cfr external">paragraphs (b)(1)</a> through <a href="/current/title-32/section-507.13#p-507.13(b)(13)" class="cfr external">(13)</a> of this section are controlled and authorized for manufacture and commercial sale under the Heraldic Quality Control Program when specifically authorized by TIOH.</p> <div id="p-507.13(b)(1)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="507.13(b)(1)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>1<span class="paren">)</span></span> All authorized appurtenances and devices for decorations, medals, and ribbons such as oak leaf clusters, service stars, arrowheads, “V” device, and clasps.</p> </div> <div id="p-507.13(b)(2)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="507.13(b)(2)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>2<span class="paren">)</span></span> Combat, special skill, and qualification badges and bars.</p> </div> <div id="p-507.13(b)(3)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="507.13(b)(3)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>3<span class="paren">)</span></span> Identification badges.</p> </div> <div id="p-507.13(b)(4)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="507.13(b)(4)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>4<span class="paren">)</span></span> All approved Shoulder Sleeve Insignia.</p> </div> <div id="p-507.13(b)(5)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="507.13(b)(5)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>5<span class="paren">)</span></span> All approved Distinctive Unit Insignia.</p> </div> <div id="p-507.13(b)(6)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="507.13(b)(6)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>6<span class="paren">)</span></span> All approved Regimental Distinctive Insignia.</p> </div> <div id="p-507.13(b)(7)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="507.13(b)(7)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>7<span class="paren">)</span></span> All approved Combat Service Identification Badges.</p> </div> <div id="p-507.13(b)(8)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="507.13(b)(8)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>8<span class="paren">)</span></span> Fourragères and lanyards.</p> </div> <div id="p-507.13(b)(9)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="507.13(b)(9)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>9<span class="paren">)</span></span> Lapel buttons.</p> </div> <div id="p-507.13(b)(10)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="507.13(b)(10)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>10<span class="paren">)</span></span> Decorations, service medals, and ribbons, except for the Medal of Honor.</p> </div> <div id="p-507.13(b)(11)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="507.13(b)(11)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>11<span class="paren">)</span></span> Replicas of decorations and service medals for grave markers. Replicas are to be at least twice the size prescribed for decorations and service medals.</p> </div> <div id="p-507.13(b)(12)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="507.13(b)(12)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>12<span class="paren">)</span></span> Service ribbons and unit awards.</p> </div> <div id="p-507.13(b)(13)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="507.13(b)(13)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>13<span class="paren">)</span></span> Rosettes, except for the Medal of Honor.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-507.13(c)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="507.13(c)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>c<span class="paren">)</span></span> Deviations from the prescribed specifications for the items listed in <a href="/current/title-32/section-507.13#p-507.13(b)" class="cfr external">paragraph (b)</a> of this section are not permitted without prior approval, in writing, by TIOH.</p> </div> <div id="p-507.13(d)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="507.13(d)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>d<span class="paren">)</span></span> Hubs, dies, and cartoons are not provided to manufacturers for the following items. However, manufacturing will be in accordance with the Government-furnished drawing.</p> <div id="p-507.13(d)(1)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="507.13(d)(1)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>1<span class="paren">)</span></span> Shoulder Loop Insignia, Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC), U.S. Army.</p> </div> <div id="p-507.13(d)(2)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="507.13(d)(2)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>2<span class="paren">)</span></span> Institutional SSI, ROTC, U.S. Army.</p> </div> <div id="p-507.13(d)(3)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="507.13(d)(3)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>3<span class="paren">)</span></span> Background trimming/flashes, U.S. Army.</p> </div> <div id="p-507.13(d)(4)"><p class="indent-2" data-title="507.13(d)(4)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>4<span class="paren">)</span></span> Hand-embroidered bullion insignia.</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="section" id="507.14"> <h4 data-hierarchy-metadata='{"path":"/current/title-32/section-507.14","citation":"32 CFR 507.14"}'>§ 507.14 Articles not authorized for manufacture or commercial sale.</h4> <p>The following articles are not authorized for manufacture and commercial sale, except under contract with the Defense Logistics Agency, Troop Support (DLA Troop Support):</p> <div id="p-507.14(a)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="507.14(a)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>a<span class="paren">)</span></span> The Medal of Honor.</p> </div> <div id="p-507.14(b)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="507.14(b)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>b<span class="paren">)</span></span> Service ribbon for the Medal of Honor.</p> </div> <div id="p-507.14(c)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="507.14(c)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>c<span class="paren">)</span></span> Medal of Honor Rosette.</p> </div> <div id="p-507.14(d)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="507.14(d)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>d<span class="paren">)</span></span> Medal of Honor Flag.</p> </div> <div id="p-507.14(e)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="507.14(e)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>e<span class="paren">)</span></span> Military Department Service flags (prescribed in Army Regulation 840-10).</p> </div> <div id="p-507.14(f)"><p class="indent-1" data-title="507.14(f)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>f<span class="paren">)</span></span> Articles for commercial sale that incorporate designs or likenesses of insignia listed in <a href="/current/title-32/section-507.13" class="cfr external">§ 507.13</a>, except when authorized in writing by the Army Trademark Licensing Program as specified in <a href="/current/title-32/section-507.10#p-507.10(b)" class="cfr external">§ 507.10(b)</a>.</p></div> </div> <div class="section" id="507.15"> <h4 data-hierarchy-metadata='{"path":"/current/title-32/section-507.15","citation":"32 CFR 507.15"}'>§ 507.15 Violations and penalties.</h4> <div id="p-507.15(a)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="507.15(a)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>a<span class="paren">)</span></span> TIOH will revoke a certificate of authority to manufacture when the holder intentionally violates any of the provisions of this part or does not comply with the agreement the manufacturer signed to receive a certificate.</p> </div> <div id="p-507.15(b)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="507.15(b)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>b<span class="paren">)</span></span> Violations are also subject to penalties as prescribed in the statutes referred to in <a href="/current/title-32/section-507.5" class="cfr external">§ 507.5</a>.</p> </div> <div id="p-507.15(c)"><p class="indent-1" data-title="507.15(c)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>c<span class="paren">)</span></span> Repetition or continuation of violations after official notice will be deemed as corroborating evidence of intentional violation.</p></div> </div> <div class="section" id="507.16"> <h4 data-hierarchy-metadata='{"path":"/current/title-32/section-507.16","citation":"32 CFR 507.16"}'>§ 507.16 Processing complaints of alleged breach of policies.</h4> <div id="p-507.16(a)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="507.16(a)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>a<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Suspension or revocation of a certificate of authority to manufacture.</em> TIOH may suspend or revoke a certificate of authority to manufacture if the manufacturer breaches quality control policies. The term “quality control policies” includes the obligation of a manufacturer to produce insignia in accordance with all applicable Government specifications, manufacturing drawings, and cartoons and other applicable instructions TIOH provided. Breaches of quality control policies may be identified by TIOH through the Quality Control Inspection Program or through registered complaints to TIOH.</p> </div> <div id="p-507.16(b)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="507.16(b)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>b<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Reporting alleged breach of quality control.</em> Complaints and reports of an alleged breach of quality control policies will be forwarded to the Director, The Institute of Heraldry, 9325 Gunston Road, Room S113, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-5579.</p> </div> <div id="p-507.16(c)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="507.16(c)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>c<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Informal investigation of allegations.</em> The Director may decide to suspend or revoke a certificate of authority to a manufacture based on evidence gathered during a TIOH heraldic quality control inspection or from a registered complaint. The Director may initiate an informal investigation of an allegation of breach(es) of the heraldic quality control policy.</p> </div> <div id="p-507.16(d)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="507.16(d)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>d<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Heraldic Quality Control Inspection Program.</em> </p> <div id="p-507.16(d)(1)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="507.16(d)(1)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>1<span class="paren">)</span></span> TIOH will conduct periodic quality control inspections of on hand stocks of heraldic items maintained by:</p> <div id="p-507.16(d)(1)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="507.16(d)(1)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> Exchange military clothing stores.</p> </div> <div id="p-507.16(d)(1)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="507.16(d)(1)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> Certified manufacturers.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-507.16(d)(2)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="507.16(d)(2)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>2<span class="paren">)</span></span> Upon completion of quality control inspections, TIOH will provide a report of deficiencies to the appropriate retail outlet or Commander, DLA Troop Support, and the certified manufacturer responsible for the production of the item. The notification to the manufacturer will require assurances of compliance with quality control policies. The report of deficiencies will be reviewed upon recertification of the manufacturer. Any recurrence of the same breach will be considered a refusal to perform, and the Director will take further action to suspend or revoke certification.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-507.16(e)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="507.16(e)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>e<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Complaint of alleged breach of quality control policy.</em> </p> <div id="p-507.16(e)(1)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="507.16(e)(1)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>1<span class="paren">)</span></span> If an investigation is initiated, the appointed investigator will impartially ascertain facts and gather appropriate evidence to substantiate or invalidate allegations of impropriety. The investigator will submit a report containing a summarized record of the investigation with findings of each allegation and supporting evidence to the Director.</p> </div> <div id="p-507.16(e)(2)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="507.16(e)(2)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>2<span class="paren">)</span></span> If the investigation substantiates allegation(s) of a breach of quality control, the Director will notify the manufacturer in writing that the Director is contemplating suspending or revoking the certificate. The notification will include:</p> <div id="p-507.16(e)(2)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="507.16(e)(2)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> The specific allegations and findings of the investigator;</p> </div> <div id="p-507.16(e)(2)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="507.16(e)(2)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> All evidence provided to the Director in the investigation;</p> </div> <div id="p-507.16(e)(2)(iii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="507.16(e)(2)(iii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iii<span class="paren">)</span></span> A citation to this part as the authority under which the Director may suspend or revoke the certificate of authority if the situation warrants after the manufacturer has had an opportunity to reply;</p> </div> <div id="p-507.16(e)(2)(iv)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="507.16(e)(2)(iv)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iv<span class="paren">)</span></span> What actions, if the allegations are undisputed, are required to provide adequate assurance that future performance will conform to quality control policies;</p> </div> <div id="p-507.16(e)(2)(v)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="507.16(e)(2)(v)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>v<span class="paren">)</span></span> The right to reply within 45 days of receipt of the notification in order to submit additional materials and evidence for consideration, to refute the allegations, or provide assurances that future performance will conform to quality control policies; and</p> </div> <div id="p-507.16(e)(2)(vi)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="507.16(e)(2)(vi)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>vi<span class="paren">)</span></span> That a failure to reply within 45 days, or if there is any recurrence of the same breach will be considered a refusal to perform, and the Director will take further action to suspend or revoke certification.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div id="p-507.16(f)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="507.16(f)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>f<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Refusal to perform.</em> </p> <div id="p-507.16(f)(1)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="507.16(f)(1)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>1<span class="paren">)</span></span> If the manufacturer fails to reply within a reasonable time to the letter authorized by <a href="/current/title-32/section-507.16#p-507.16(e)" class="cfr external">paragraph (e)</a> of this section, refuses to give adequate assurances that future performance will conform to quality control policies, indicates by subsequent conduct that the breach is continuous or repetitive, or disputes the allegations of breach, the Director will direct that a public hearing be conducted on the allegations.</p> </div> <div id="p-507.16(f)(2)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="507.16(f)(2)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>2<span class="paren">)</span></span> A hearing examiner will be appointed by appropriate orders. The examiner may be either a commissioned officer or a civilian employee above the grade of GS-7.</p> </div> <div id="p-507.16(f)(3)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="507.16(f)(3)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>3<span class="paren">)</span></span> The specific written allegations, together with other pertinent material, will be transmitted to the hearing examiner for introduction as evidence at the hearing.</p> </div> <div id="p-507.16(f)(4)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="507.16(f)(4)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>4<span class="paren">)</span></span> For failure to return a loaned tool, manufacturers may be suspended without referral to a hearing specified in <a href="/current/title-32/section-507.16#p-507.16(f)(1)" class="cfr external">paragraph (f)(1)</a> of this section; however, the manufacturer will be advised, in writing, that tools are overdue and suspension will take effect if tools are not returned within the specified time.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-507.16(g)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="507.16(g)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>g<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Notification to the manufacturer by examiner.</em> Within a 7-day period following the receipt by the examiner of the allegations and other pertinent material, the examiner will transmit a registered letter of notification to the manufacturer informing him or her of the—</p> <div id="p-507.16(g)(1)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="507.16(g)(1)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>1<span class="paren">)</span></span> Specific allegations.</p> </div> <div id="p-507.16(g)(2)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="507.16(g)(2)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>2<span class="paren">)</span></span> Directive of the Director requiring the holding of a public hearing on the allegations.</p> </div> <div id="p-507.16(g)(3)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="507.16(g)(3)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>3<span class="paren">)</span></span> Examiner's decision to hold the public hearing at a specific time, date, and place that will be not earlier than 30 days from the date of the letter of notification.</p> </div> <div id="p-507.16(g)(4)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="507.16(g)(4)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>4<span class="paren">)</span></span> Ultimate authority of the Director to suspend or revoke the certificate of authority if the record developed at the hearing so warrants.</p> </div> <div id="p-507.16(g)(5)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="507.16(g)(5)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>5<span class="paren">)</span></span> Right to—</p> <div id="p-507.16(g)(5)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="507.16(g)(5)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> A full and fair public hearing.</p> </div> <div id="p-507.16(g)(5)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="507.16(g)(5)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> Be represented by counsel during the hearing at no cost to the Government.</p> </div> <div id="p-507.16(g)(5)(iii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="507.16(g)(5)(iii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iii<span class="paren">)</span></span> Request a change in the date, time, or place of the hearing, for purposes of having reasonable time in which to prepare the case.</p> </div> <div id="p-507.16(g)(5)(iv)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="507.16(g)(5)(iv)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iv<span class="paren">)</span></span> Submit evidence and present witnesses in his or her own behalf.</p> </div> <div id="p-507.16(g)(5)(v)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="507.16(g)(5)(v)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>v<span class="paren">)</span></span> Obtain at no cost a verbatim transcript of the proceedings, upon written request filed before the commencement of the hearing.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div id="p-507.16(h)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="507.16(h)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>h<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Public hearing by examiner.</em> </p> <div id="p-507.16(h)(1)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="507.16(h)(1)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>1<span class="paren">)</span></span> At the time, date, and place designated in accordance with <a href="/current/title-32/section-507.16#p-507.16(g)(3)" class="cfr external">paragraph (g)(3)</a> of this section, the examiner will conduct the public hearing.</p> <div id="p-507.16(h)(1)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="507.16(h)(1)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> A verbatim record of the proceedings will be maintained.</p> </div> <div id="p-507.16(h)(1)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="507.16(h)(1)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> All previous material received by the examiner will be introduced into evidence and made part of the record.</p> </div> <div id="p-507.16(h)(1)(iii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="507.16(h)(1)(iii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iii<span class="paren">)</span></span> The Government may be represented by counsel at the hearing.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-507.16(h)(2)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="507.16(h)(2)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>2<span class="paren">)</span></span> Subsequent to the conclusion of the hearing, the examiner will make specific findings on the record before him or her concerning each allegation.</p> </div> <div id="p-507.16(h)(3)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="507.16(h)(3)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>3<span class="paren">)</span></span> The complete record of the case will be forwarded to the Director.</p> </div> </div> <div id="p-507.16(i)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="507.16(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Action by the Director.</em> </p> <div id="p-507.16(i)(1)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="507.16(i)(1)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>1<span class="paren">)</span></span> The Director will review the record of the hearing and either approve or disapprove the findings.</p> </div> <div id="p-507.16(i)(2)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="507.16(i)(2)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>2<span class="paren">)</span></span> Upon arrival of a finding of breach of quality control policies, the manufacturer will be so advised.</p> </div> <div id="p-507.16(i)(3)"> <p class="indent-2" data-title="507.16(i)(3)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>3<span class="paren">)</span></span> After review of the findings, the certificate of authority may be revoked or suspended. If the certificate of authority is revoked or suspended, the Director will—</p> <div id="p-507.16(i)(3)(i)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="507.16(i)(3)(i)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>i<span class="paren">)</span></span> Notify the manufacturer of the revocation or suspension.</p> </div> <div id="p-507.16(i)(3)(ii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="507.16(i)(3)(ii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>ii<span class="paren">)</span></span> Remove the manufacturer from the list of certified manufacturers.</p> </div> <div id="p-507.16(i)(3)(iii)"> <p class="indent-3" data-title="507.16(i)(3)(iii)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>iii<span class="paren">)</span></span> Inform the Army & Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) and the Defense Logistics Agency-Troop Support of the action.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div id="p-507.16(j)"><p class="indent-1" data-title="507.16(j)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>j<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Reinstatement of certificate of authority.</em> Upon receipt of adequate assurance that the manufacturer will comply with quality control policies, the Director may reinstate a certificate of authority that has been suspended or revoked.</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="subpart" id="subpart-D"><h2 data-hierarchy-metadata="{"path":"/current/title-32/part-507/subpart-D","citation":"32 CFR Part 507 Subpart D"}">Subpart D—License and Manufacture of the Service Flag and Service Lapel Button</h2> <div class="section" id="507.17"> <h4 data-hierarchy-metadata='{"path":"/current/title-32/section-507.17","citation":"32 CFR 507.17"}'>§ 507.17 Authority to manufacture.</h4> <div id="p-507.17(a)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="507.17(a)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>a<span class="paren">)</span></span> The Secretary of Defense has designated the Secretary of the Army to grant certificates of authority for the manufacture and commercial sale of Service flags and Service lapel buttons.</p> </div> <div id="p-507.17(b)"><p class="indent-1" data-title="507.17(b)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>b<span class="paren">)</span></span> Any person, firm, or corporation that wishes to manufacture the Service flag or lapel button must apply for a certificate of authority to manufacture from TIOH.</p></div> </div> <div class="section" id="507.18"> <h4 data-hierarchy-metadata='{"path":"/current/title-32/section-507.18","citation":"32 CFR 507.18"}'>§ 507.18 Application for licensing.</h4> <div id="p-507.18(a)"> <p class="indent-1" data-title="507.18(a)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>a<span class="paren">)</span></span> Applicants who want to manufacture and sell Service flags or Service lapel buttons should contact the Director, The Institute of Heraldry, 9325 Gunston Road, Room S113, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-5579, to obtain an agreement to manufacture, drawings, and instructions for manufacturing the Service flag and Service lapel button.</p> </div> <div id="p-507.18(b)"><p class="indent-1" data-title="507.18(b)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>b<span class="paren">)</span></span> Certificates of authority to manufacture Service flags and Service lapel buttons will be valid for 5 years from the date of issuance, at which time applicants must reapply for a new certificate of authority.</p></div> </div> </div> </div><script type="application/json" id="source-and-authority-data">{"origins":[{"level":"part","identifier":"507","label_level":"Part 507","hierarchy":{"title":"32","subtitle":"A","chapter":"V","subchapter":"A","part":"507"},"current":true,"authority":["\u003ca href=\"https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/10/7594\" class=\"usc external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e10 U.S.C. 7594\u003c/a\u003e; 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