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310 DM 5 Page 2 of 6 Generally, when the U.S. flag is displayed with other flags on separate staffs, it will be on the right, i.e., the flag’s right (viewers left). No other flag may be placed higher than the U.S. flag as shown in Illustration I. C.Specifications. The height of a flagpole and whether it is a ground pole or a roof pole determines the size of the flag to be flown. The following serves as a guide:

* Sizes as listed in GSA Catalog. ** When more than one flag is flown on the same pole, it may be advisable to fly a smaller size flag. Other flags, however, may not exceed the size of the U.S. flag. D.Half-Staffing.The U.S. flag will be flown at half-staff on occasions specified in Presidential Proclamation 3044, and when so directed by the Secretary of the Interior. (1)The OFAS will notify bureau headquarters offices of occasions when half-staffing is required. (2)Bureaus should disseminate the information contained in Presidential Proclamation 3044 to all field activities that have flag flying responsibility and establish internal notification procedures to ensure compliance with half-staffing requirements. Bureau headquarters offices will notify affected field activities on these occasions. 6/23/17 #4079 Replaces 4/29/02 #3399