AR 840-2 — Heraldic Services
AR 840-2 governs heraldic design and development services within DoD and other U.S. departments and agencies.
- Publication number: AR 840-2
- Title: HERALDIC SERVICES
- Date: 09/28/2023
- Proponent: G-1
- Status: ACTIVE
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It identifies heraldic items, describes research, design, development, standardization, advice, and coordination services, and addresses reimbursement. It also requires formal evaluation of key internal controls at least once every 3 years and certification on DA Form 11 2.
Applies to: This regulation implements Section 7594, Title 10, United States Code (10 USC 7594), prescribes policies and procedures, and assigns responsibilities for furnishing heraldic design and development services within DoD and other departments and agencies of the United States.
Topics covered
- Heraldic items
- Heraldic services
- Heraldic design and development services
- Reimbursement funding
- Internal control evaluation
- Heraldic service requests
Questions and answers
What are heraldic items?
Heraldic items are symbolic images or tangible insignia approved for official use. (paragraph 2-1)
What services are included in heraldic services?
Heraldic services encompass: (1) Research, design, illustration, development, quality control, specifications, and standardization of heraldic items. (paragraph 2-1)
How must the internal control evaluation be certified?
Certification that this evaluation has been conducted must be accomplished on DA Form 11 2 (Internal Control Evaluation Certification). (paragraph 2-2)
How is reimbursement funding handled for heraldic services?
The Director, TIOH, will receive reimbursement funding from other departments and agencies of the United States for heraldic services relating to the items listed in paragraph 2 1 pursuant to reimbursement procedures prescribed in DoD 7000.14 R, Volume 11A. (paragraph 2-2)