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UNCLASSIFIED
Army Regulation 1–33
Administration
The Army
Memorial
Program
Headquarters
Department of the Army
Washington, DC
30 July 2025
Summary of Change
AR 1–33
The Army Memorial Program
This mandated revision, dated 30 July 2025—
o Incorporates Army Directive 2023–14, Army Memorial Program Implementation of Naming Commission
Recommendations, dated 1 August 2023 (chap 2).
o Updates reference from AR 15–1 to AR 15–39 (throughout).
o Makes administrative changes (throughout).
*This regulation supersedes AR 1-33, dated 25 October 2018. Army Directive 2023–14, dated 1 August 2023, is rescinded upon publication of this
regulation.
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UNCLASSIFIED i
Headquarters
Department of the Army
Washington, DC
*Army Regulation 1–33
30 July 2025 Effective 30 July 2025
Administration
The Army Memorial Program
History. This publication is a mandated
revision. The portions affected by this
mandated revision are listed in the sum-
mary of change.
Summary. This regulation prescribes
the Secretary of the Army’s policy for al-
lowing the dedication to/for eligible de-
ceased individuals. This regulation is
mostly not about living individuals.
Applicability. This regulation applies
to the Regular Army, the Army National
Guard/Army National Guard of the
United States, and the U.S. Army Re-
serve, unless otherwise stated. It also ap-
plies to the U.S. Army National Guard for
property that the U.S. Property and Fiscal
Officer of the State has accepted on behalf
of the State.
Proponent and exception authority.
The proponent of this regulation is the
Deputy Chief of Staff, G–1. The propo-
nent has the authority to approve excep-
tions or waivers to this regulation that are
consistent with controlling law and regu-
lations. The proponent may delegate this
approval authority, in writing, to a divi-
sion chief within the proponent agency or
its direct reporting unit or field operating
agency, in the grade of colonel or the ci-
vilian equivalent. Activities may request a
waiver to this regulation by providing jus-
tification that includes a full analysis of
the expected benefits and must include
formal review by the activity’s senior le-
gal officer. All waiver requests will be en-
dorsed by the commander or senior leader
of the requesting activity and forwarded
through their higher headquarters to the
policy proponent. Refer to AR 25–30 for
specific requirements.
Army internal control process.
This regulation contains internal control
provisions in accordance with AR 11–2
and identifies key internal controls that
must be evaluated (see appendix B).
Supplementation. Supplementation
of this regulation and establishment of
command and local forms are prohibited
without prior approval from the Deputy
Chief of Staff, G–1 (DAPE–ZA), 300
Army Pentagon, Washington, DC 20310–
0300.
Suggested improvements. Users
are invited to send comments and
suggested improvements on DA Form
2028 (Recommended Changes to Publica-
tions and Blank Forms) directly to the
Commander, U.S. Army Human Re-
sources Command (AHRC–PDC–P),
1600 Spearhead Division Avenue, Fort
Knox, KY 40122–5405.
Committee management. AR 15–39
requires the proponent to justify establish-
ing/continuing committee(s), coordinate
draft publications, and coordinate changes
in committee status with the Office of the
Administrative Assistant to the Secretary
of the Army, Special Programs Direc-
torate at email usarmy.pentagon.hqda-
hsa.mbx.commitee-manage-
ment@army.mil. Further, if it is deter-
mined that an established “group” identi-
fied within this regulation later takes on
the characteristics of a committee as
found in AR 15–39, then the proponent
will follow AR 15–39 requirements for
establishing and continuing the group as a
committee.
Distribution. This regulation is availa-
ble in electronic media only and is in-
tended for the Regular Army, the Army
National Guard/Army National Guard of
the United States, and the U.S. Army Re-
serve.
Contents (Listed by paragraph and page number)
Chapter 1
Introduction, page 1
Section I
General, page 1
Purpose • 1–1, page 1
References and forms • 1–2, page 1
Explanation of abbreviations and terms • 1–3, page 1
Responsibilities • 1–4, page 1
Records management (recordkeeping) requirements • 1–5, page 1
Contents—Continued
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Section II
Responsibilities, page 1
Secretary of the Army • 1–6, page 1
Assistant Secretary of the Army (Manpower and Reserve Affairs) • 1–7, page 1
Deputy Chief of Staff, G–1 • 1–8, page 2
Chief of Army Reserve • 1–9, page 2
Commanding General, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command • 1–10, page 2
Superintendent, U.S. Military Academy • 1–11, page 2
Commanding General, U.S. Army Installation Management Command • 1–12, page 2
Commander, U.S. Army Medical Command • 1–13, page 3
Commanding General, U.S. Army Reserve Command • 1–14, page 3
Chief, National Guard Bureau • 1–15, page 3
Garrison commanders • 1–16, page 3
Chapter 2
The Army Memorial Program, page 4
Section I
Authorities, Memorialization, Dedication, and Naming Criteria, page 4
General rules • 2–1, page 4
Memorialization criteria • 2–2, page 4
Dedication criteria • 2–3, page 4
Naming • 2–4, page 5
Summary of approval authorities • 2–5, page 5
Section II
Memorialization Program Process, page 6
Memorialization and dedication timeline • 2–6, page 6
Submitting requests for memorialization, dedication, and naming • 2–7, page 6
Processing requests for memorialization, dedication, and naming • 2–8, page 6
Section III
Ceremonies and Types of Memorials, page 7
Announcement of approved actions • 2–9, page 7
Family invitations • 2–10, page 7
Types of memorials • 2–11, page 7
Section IV
Administration for Memorialization, Dedication, and Naming, page 7
Memorialization and dedication board • 2–12, page 7
Recordkeeping • 2–13, page 7
Section V
Rememorialize, Rededicate, Transfers, or Base Closures, page 8
Rememorializing or rededicating • 2–14, page 8
Transferring an existing memorialization, dedication, or naming request on an Army installation • 2–15, page 8
Installation closure • 2–16, page 8
Unit redesignation • 2–17, page 8
Section VI
Army Website Memorials and Dedications, page 9
General • 2–18, page 9
Criteria and nominating procedures • 2–19, page 9
Website memorial design • 2–20, page 9
Website renaming • 2–21, page 9
Website approval and records • 2–22, page 9
Contents—Continued
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Section VII
Erection of Memorials in Foreign Countries, page 9
General • 2–23, page 9
Approval for erecting memorials in foreign countries • 2–24, page 9
Restrictions on erecting memorials in foreign countries • 2–25, page 10
Section VIII
Groundbreaking, Memorialization, and Dedication Ceremonies for U.S. Army Reserve Centers, page 10
General • 2–26, page 10
U.S. Army Reserve Center memorialization and dedication ceremonies • 2–27, page 10
Message to the community • 2–28, page 10
Dissemination of information • 2–29, page 10
Congressional invitations • 2–30, page 11
Appendixes
A. References, page 12
B. Internal Control Evaluation, page 14
Table List
Table 2–1: Approval authority, page 5
Glossary
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Chapter 1
Introduction
Section I
General
1–1. Purpose
The Army Memorial Program was established to provide a permanent, lasting honor to deceased Department of the
Army (DA) military and civilian personnel who served with valor or distinction. This regulation also sets policies and
procedures for the memorialization of deceased individuals, responsibilities for the dedication to/for living individuals,
and naming where no permanent marker will be established for Regular Component, Reserve Component, and U.S.
Military Academy (USMA) and its echelons on Army installations. This regulation also prescribes the Secretary of
the Army’s (SECARMY’s) policy for allowing the dedication to/for eligible living individuals. It also covers memo-
rial eligibility policy, approval authorities, records, Army website memorials, memorials under the statutory control
of the American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC), and groundbreaking memorialization and dedication cer-
emonies for U.S. Army Reserve Centers. This regulation does not prescribe policies for unit memorials, walls of
remembrance, or erecting monuments or statues in the continental United States (see 36 USC Chapter 21). This regu-
lation does not apply to the naming of Army cemeteries, memorials, markers, monuments, commemorative works, or
the like, on the grounds of Arlington National Cemetery, the Soldier’s and Airman’s Home National Cemetery, or
other Army Cemeteries.
1–2. References and forms
See appendix A.
1–3. Explanation of abbreviations and terms
See glossary.
1–4. Responsibilities
Responsibilities are listed in section II of chapter 1.
1–5. Records management (recordkeeping) requirements
The records management requirement for all record numbers, associated forms, and reports required by this publica-
tion are addressed in the Records Retention Schedule–Army (RRS–A). Detailed information for all related record
numbers, forms, and reports are located in Army Records Information Management System (ARIMS)/RRS–A at
https://www.arims.army.mil. If any record numbers, forms, and reports are not current, addressed, and/or published
correctly in ARIMS/RRS–A, see DA Pam 25–403 for guidance.
Section II
Responsibilities
1–6. Secretary of the Army
The SECARMY is the final approval authority for the Army Memorial Program. In all cases, the SECARMY may
retain approval authority from the individuals cited in paragraphs 1–7 through 1–16 and as otherwise stated in this
regulation when necessary. The SECARMY will approve all dedications to/for living individuals except for gifts given
to USMA (see para 1–11b).
1–7. Assistant Secretary of the Army (Manpower and Reserve Affairs)
a. ASA (M&RA) will oversee the policy of the Army Memorial Program. The ASA (M&RA) will be the approval
authority for actions to dedicate or memorialize the following:
(1) Deceased U.S. Presidents.
(2) Deceased Chiefs of Staff, U.S. Army.
(3) Deceased 5-star generals of the U.S. Army.
(4) Army installations or activities in the United States, its territories, or its possessions.
(5) Bases leased from foreign governments.
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b. As an approval authority, ASA (M&RA) maintains a record of all memorialization/dedication requests pro-
cessed and their final disposition.
1–8. Deputy Chief of Staff, G–1
The DCS, G–1 will—
a. Serve as the main spokesperson for the Army on memorial affairs issues.
b. Establish policy and procedures for the Army Memorial Program.
c. Provide technical advice and staff assistance on Army memorial matters for the ASA (M&RA).
1–9. Chief of Army Reserve
The CAR will ensure a message from the SECARMY to the community is prepared and read at all U.S. Army Reserve
Center memorialization and dedication ceremonies (see para 2–27).
1–10. Commanding General, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command
On behalf of the CG, TRADOC, the Chief of Transportation (COT) will—
a. Serve as the approval authority for the Transportation Corps Vessel Names Program, except for those situations
where the ASA (M&RA) has final approval authority.
b. Submit requests for naming vessels for which the ASA (M&RA) has the approval authority.
c. Maintain, as an approval authority, a record of all memorialization/dedication requests processed and their final
disposition.
1–11. Superintendent, U.S. Military Academy
The Superintendent, USMA will—
a. Serve as the approval authority for the Army Memorial Program for memorializing facilities, buildings, groups
of buildings, rooms, streets, or areas on or part of the USMA installation, except for those situations where the ASA
(M&RA) is the final approval authority and ASA (M&RA) authority takes precedence.
b. Name facilities, buildings, groups of buildings, rooms, streets, or areas on or part of the USMA installation, in
accordance with a condition of a gift given to either USMA or a foundation or association for the benefit of USMA,
only to the extent that the SECARMY has delegated the Superintendent, USMA the authority to accept such a gift.
Otherwise, the SECARMY retains the authority. This authority extends to memorialization for members or former
members of other Services if that is a condition of the gift. Except as specified in paragraph 2–2a of this regulation,
dedication of a building, room, or other appropriate area to a living person as a condition of a gift given to USMA is
the only instance in which naming for a living person is authorized.
c. Coordinate with U.S. Army Medical Command (MEDCOM) regarding naming of a medical facility when the
medical facility is located on USMA. Final determination will be made by the Superintendent, USMA.
d. Submit requests for dedicating or memorializing items for which the SECARMY or ASA (M&RA) has approval
authority to ASA (M&RA).
e. Maintain, as an approval authority, a record of all memorialization/dedication requests processed and their final
disposition.
1–12. Commanding General, U.S. Army Installation Management Command
The CG, IMCOM will—
a. Serve as the approval authority for actions to memorialize, except for those situations where the SECARMY;
ASA (M&RA); COT; Commander, MEDCOM; and Superintendent, USMA approval authority takes precedence for
memorializing the following after deceased personnel:
(1) U.S. Army Reserve Centers located on Army installations.
(2) Armed Forces Reserve Centers or other Joint Service activities where the U.S. Army is the host, except for
property that the State’s U.S. Property and Fiscal Office (USPFO) has accepted on behalf of the State. The memori-
alization must be coordinated with the other Service(s).
(3) Facilities, buildings, groups of buildings, rooms, streets, and areas on or part of an installation, except for prop-
erty that the State’s USPFO has accepted on behalf of the State.
b. Maintain the option to delegate, in writing, the IMCOM portion of the Army Memorial Program approval au-
thority to the garrison commanders.
c. Submit requests for dedicating/memorializing items for which the SECARMY or ASA (M&RA) has approval
authority to ASA (M&RA).
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d. Maintain, as an approval authority, a record of all memorialization/dedication requests processed and their final
disposition.
1–13. Commander, U.S. Army Medical Command
The Commander, MEDCOM will—
a. Serve as the approval authority for the Army Memorial Program for memorializing buildings, groups of build-
ings, rooms, streets, or areas on medical facilities, except for those situations where the SECARMY or ASA (M&RA)
are the final approval authorities and the SECARMY or ASA (M&RA) authority takes precedence. When a medical
facility is located on USMA, coordination will be made between MEDCOM and the Superintendent, USMA, who
will have the final approval authority when authorized.
b. Submit requests for dedicating or memorializing items in which the SECARMY or ASA (M&RA) has approval
authority to ASA (M&RA).
c. Maintain, as an approval authority, a record of all memorialization/dedication requests processed and their final
disposition.
1–14. Commanding General, U.S. Army Reserve Command
The CG, USARC will—
a. Serve as the approval authority for the Army Memorial Program for memorializing facilities, buildings, groups
of buildings, rooms, streets, or areas on or part of the U.S. Army Reserve Centers off of an installation and Armed
Forces Reserve Centers off of an installation where the Army is the host, except for those situations where the
SECARMY or ASA (M&RA) approval authority takes precedence. The Commander, USARC may delegate in writing
any portion of the Commander’s USARC Army Memorial Program approval authority to subordinate commanders in
the rank of major general or above.
b. Submit requests for dedicating or memorializing items in which the SECARMY or ASA (M&RA) has approval
authority to ASA (M&RA).
c. Maintain, as an approval authority, a record of all memorialization/dedication requests processed and their final
disposition.
1–15. Chief, National Guard Bureau
The CNGB, through the state adjutants general, will—
a. Serve as the approval authority for the Army Memorial Program for dedicating or memorializing facilities,
buildings, groups of buildings, rooms, streets, or areas on or part of property that the State’s USPFO has accepted on
behalf of the State, except for those situations where the SECARMY or ASA (M&RA) approval authority takes prec-
edence.
b. Submit requests for dedicating/memorializing items in which the SECARMY or ASA (M&RA) has approval
authority to ASA (M&RA).
c. Maintain, as an approval authority, a record of all memorialization/dedication requests processed and their final
disposition.
1–16. Garrison commanders
Garrison commanders will—
a. Maintain a post regulation explaining submission procedures for requesting to dedicate or memorialize facilities,
buildings, groups of buildings, rooms, streets, or areas on post; the composition of the garrison memorialization and
dedication board; and project officer responsibilities.
b. Establish, staff, and manage the garrison memorialization and dedication board. Ensure committee requirements
are met.
c. Submit legal opine with each request for dedication/memorialization.
d. Submit requests for dedicating/memorializing items in which the SECARMY or ASA (M&RA) has approval
authority to ASA (M&RA).
e. Maintain, as an approval authority, a record of all memorialization/dedication requests processed and their final
disposition.
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Chapter 2
The Army Memorial Program
Section I
Authorities, Memorialization, Dedication, and Naming Criteria
2–1. General rules
Approval authorities will carefully evaluate each dedication or memorialization request so as to honor only the most
deserving individuals. These individuals must have distinguished themselves by exhibiting great courage or sacrifice
involving heroism or bravery. The performance of the act must be evidenced by voluntary action, exceptional perfor-
mance, achievement, or courage above and beyond the call of duty. Approval authorities will—
a. Not memorialize, dedicate, name, or redesignate any base, installation, facility, aircraft, ship, equipment, web-
site, or other property owned or controlled by the DA with any name or symbol referring to:
(1) The Confederate States of America (commonly referred to as “the Confederacy”).
(2) Any person who served voluntarily with or held leadership within the Confederate States of America.
(3) A Confederate battlefield victory.
b. If Army assets associated with the Confederacy are reactivated or recommissioned, the appropriate Army Me-
morial Program approval authority will redesignate or modify the asset to remove any Confederate names or symbols.
2–2. Memorialization criteria
The permanent memorialization of Army real property in honor of a distinguished deceased individual is normally
accompanied by a ceremony to include the presentation of a plaque, framed picture, or other type of permanent fixture
associated with the memorialization.
a. Only deceased individuals will be memorialized.
b. Memorializations will honor deceased heroes and other deceased distinguished individuals, and will present
them as inspirations to their fellow Soldiers, employees, and other citizens.
c. An installation set up for a specific branch of Service or activity normally will be memorialized for a distin-
guished member of that branch or Service.
d. The naming of Army facilities, such as buildings, streets, or installations should reflect an appropriate level of
recognition relative to the facility’s primary users and its significance.
e. When possible, facilities will be memorialized for individuals whose careers or actions were important to, and
well known in, the locality where memorialized.
f. Approval authorities who exercise authority under this regulation must establish and consider the advice and
recommendations of the memorialization boards. Army memorialization boards are formal processes within the U.S.
Army to honor deceased individuals or groups by naming physical assets, such as buildings, facilities, roads, or other
infrastructure, after them. These boards evaluate nominations to ensure they meet specific criteria, preserving the
legacy of Servicemembers, civilians, or others who made significant contributions to the Army or nation. An Army
memorialization board consists of personnel appointed at the installation or command level to evaluate nominations
for naming Army assets. The proponent of the board will follow all the requirements of AR 15–39 for establishing
and continuing the group as a committee. All decisions to memorialize personnel will be made with the understanding
that the Army Memorial Program is designed to honor those who served with valor or distinction.
2–3. Dedication criteria
The SECARMY, at his or her sole discretion, may honor Soldiers and/or their spouses during their lifetimes, based
on exemplary Service career and continuing support to the Army, by dedicating facilities to them under the following
narrow conditions:
a. Only living individuals will have dedications in their honor.
b. All requests for any dedication of Army real property for a living individual will be submitted to the SECARMY
in a timely manner for review, action, and final approval. The individual must be—
(1) Retired from military service with 20 or more years of honorable service or medically retired with any number
of years because of wounds sustained in combat operations; or recipient of the Medal of Honor, Distinguished Service
Cross, Distinguished Service Medal, or Silver Star;
(2) An example for current Soldiers to emulate based on an extraordinary military career of exemplary service;
(3) Closely connected with the entity being named; and
(4) A continuing role model supporting Soldiers, their Families, and Army programs.
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(5) Spouses of a Soldier meeting the criteria in paragraphs 2–3b(1) through 2–3b(4) and who themselves meet the
criteria in paragraphs 2–3b(3) and 2–3b(4) are eligible to have an entity dedicated jointly to the Soldier and spouse or
to the spouse alone when the spouse’s contributions are truly extraordinary.
c. All dedications will be forwarded to the SECARMY for approval. This action is normally accompanied by some
type of ceremony to include the presentation of a plaque, framed picture, or other type of permanent fixture associated
with the dedication.
d. Misconduct subsequent to the SECARMY’s dedication decision or the discovery at any time of other infor-
mation of a nature to bring discredit on the Armed Forces may justify revocation of any dedication.
e. A facility for the use of a specific branch is normally dedicated for a distinguished member of that branch or
Service who served there and must honor living heroes and other distinguished Servicemembers and present them as
inspirations to their fellow Soldiers, employees, and other citizens.
f. When possible, facilities will be dedicated for individuals whose careers or actions were important to, and well
known in, the locality where dedicated.
g. SECARMY must establish and consider the advice and recommendations of the memorialization and dedication
boards. The proponent of the committee will follow all the requirements of AR 15–39 for establishing and continuing
the group as a committee. All dedications will be made with the understanding that the Army Memorial Program is
designed to honor those who served with valor or distinction.
2–4. Naming
Naming is the non-permanent designation of Army real property after famous battles and events. Army property that
is named after famous battles (for example, the Battle of Anzio, the Battle of la Drang, and the Battle of Ramadi) or
events (for example, the Gander Crash, the 9/11 attacks, Black Hawk Down, and the Operation Anaconda) can be
approved at the garrison or senior commander level. Naming is not a permanent action and will not be accompanied
by any type of ceremony, plaque, framed picture, or any type of permanent fixture associated with the name. Signs
designed to simply show the location of the property are acceptable for naming actions. Any Army entity that is named
after a person will be considered a memorialization or dedication, not a naming, and requires the appropriate approval.
2–5. Summary of approval authorities
Memorialization and dedication approval authorities are summarized in table 2–1.
Table 2–1
Approval authority—Continued
Thing to be memorialized/dedi-
cated
Individual authorized to be memorial-
ized or dedicated
Approval authority
a. Any For all living individuals SECARMY
b. Any Deceased Presidents; deceased Chiefs
of Staff, U.S. Army; and deceased 5-star
generals of the U.S. Army
ASA (M&RA)
c. Army installations or activities
in the United States, its territories,
and its possessions
Deceased distinguished individuals ASA (M&RA)
d. U.S. Army Reserve Centers Deceased distinguished individuals, ex-
cept for those cited in paragraph b
Commander, USARC
e. U.S. Army Transportation
Corps vessels
Deceased distinguished individuals, ex-
cept for those cited in paragraph b
COT
f. U.S. Army Medical facilities Deceased distinguished individuals, ex-
cept for those cited in paragraphs b and
c
Commander, MEDCOM, other than facilities on
USMA
g. DA website memorials Deceased distinguished individuals, ex-
cept for those cited in paragraphs b and
c
Commanders in the grade of colonel or above or
heads of DA agencies
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Table 2–1
Approval authority—Continued
Thing to be memorialized/dedi-
cated
Individual authorized to be memorial-
ized or dedicated
Approval authority
h. Facility, building, group of
buildings, rooms, streets, or area
on or part of the USMA installa-
tion, including medical facilities
Deceased distinguished individuals, ex-
cept for those cited in paragraphs b and
c
Superintendent, USMA
i. Facility, building, group of build-
ings, rooms, streets, or area on or
part of an Army installation
Deceased distinguished individuals, de-
ceased Medal of Honor recipients and
deceased former members of other
Armed Services, except for those cited
in paragraphs b and c
CG, IMCOM (or may be delegated to the appro-
priate garrison commander)
j Facility, building, group of build-
ings, rooms, streets, or area on or
part of property that has been ac-
cepted by the State’s USPFO on
its behalf
Deceased distinguished individuals, ex-
cept for those cited in paragraphs b and
c
CNGB, through The Adjutant General of the State
k. Space in Pentagon Reserva-
tion facilities
Deceased distinguished individuals and
significant historical events
Washington Headquarters Services (see para 2-
7e)
Section II
Memorialization Program Process
2–6. Memorialization and dedication timeline
Allow a minimum of 30 days at each level in the chain of command for a memorialization or dedication request. Allow
an additional 60 days for dedication requests going to the SECARMY.
2–7. Submitting requests for memorialization, dedication, and naming
a. Each request will include—
(1) A letter from the command requesting action.
(2) The name, grade or rank, and branch of Service of the recommended individual.
(3) The exact title or name being requested.
(4) Data to support relationship between the property and the person being dedicated or memorialized.
(5) Point of contact (name, email, and phone number).
(6) Biography of the individual dedicated/memorialized.
(7) Outstanding achievements which form the basis for the recommendation.
(8) Type of memorial recommended.
(9) Specific installation or project recommended as a proper memorial.
(10) Map or overview of the exact location of the property.
(11) Minutes from the memorialization board.
(12) A written legal review by the Staff Judge Advocate or other legal advisor servicing the submitting command
or organization confirming the request’s compliance with applicable law, regulation, and policy.
b. All requests for naming of Army real property will be submitted by the requesting command/organization to
senior commander of the installation for approval (see para 2–4). Required items in requests are listed in paragraph
2–7a(1) through 2–7a(7).
2–8. Processing requests for memorialization, dedication, and naming
All requests for memorialization or dedication of Army real property will be submitted by the requesting command/or-
ganization. The request, along with supporting documents, will be forwarded by endorsement via Army staffing or
any internal routing procedures used by the garrison command through the chain of command or supervision to the
appropriate signature authority.
a. Army-owned installations. Requests to dedicate or memorialize an Army installation will be submitted through
the appropriate chain of command to ASA (M&RA).
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b. Joint bases (Army not host Service). Army units located on bases where the Army is a tenant command must
coordinate and follow procedures established by the host Service. Requests will be sent through ASA (M&RA) for
Army approval, then to host Service’s senior commander. If the host Service has not established policies or procedures
for the memorialization program as it relates to tenants from other Services, the submitting organization will forward
the request to the next higher level of the host Service’s chain of command, which maintains a memorialization board
or coordinator.
c. Base sponsored by another Service. Requests to dedicate or memorialize an Army entity within the another
Service’s area of responsibility will be submitted to the host of the installation. The host installation rules apply for
tenant memorialization and dedication requests.
d. Reserve centers. Requests to dedicate or memorialize Army Reserve Centers not on an installation will be sub-
mitted to CG, USARC. Requests to dedicate or memorialize Army Reserve Centers located on installations should be
submitted through the proper channels, with SECARMY being the final approval authority.
e. Pentagon Reservation facilities. Director, Washington Headquarters Services is the approval authority for all
memorialization within Pentagon Reservation facilities. Requests for memorializing space will be submitted to Wash-
ington Headquarters Services, Facilities Services Directorate, Pentagon Building Management Office, 1155 Defense
Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301–1155.
Section III
Ceremonies and Types of Memorials
2–9. Announcement of approved actions
a. No announcement, consideration of dates, coordination/planning of a ceremony, or notification of proposed
honoree or Family members of a memorialization or dedication action will be made prior to receipt of written approval
from the appropriate approval authority.
b. The appropriate approving authority will prepare an approval or denial memorandum for a memorialization or
dedication. The memorandum will be returned through command channels to the requesting commander.
2–10. Family invitations
It is encouraged to invite the Family(ies) of those being memorialized to the ceremony recognizing the memorializa-
tion. For a dedication, it is appropriate to invite the individual being recognized to the ceremony. Government travel
is not authorized unless the memorialization ceremony is held in conjunction with a memorial service for the deceased
Servicemember that takes place within 2 years of the member’s death, where Family travel has not been previously
completed in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulation.
2–11. Types of memorials
Memorial markers must be suited to the structure or land area. A marker is normally affixed to a building, stone, or
other marker. A sign, stone or marble slab (either engraved or with plate attached), or other outdoor device can be
used to mark a street or open area. Plaques or engraved plates that are to be permanently affixed to a building or
structure are categorized as memorials. Requisition of plaques, or other bases to which a plate may be attached, should
be obtained through normal supply channels. The commander who will select the design will charge associated costs
to the operation and maintenance Army funds.
a. Plates will be engraved brass, unless the supplying authority recommends bronze for some larger devices.
b. At a minimum, inscriptions should include the name and grade of the individual being memorialized or dedi-
cated. Other data, such as birth and death dates, major decorations, or a brief outline of achievements, are optional.
Plates may be purchased through local sources.
Section IV
Administration for Memorialization, Dedication, and Naming
2–12. Memorialization and dedication board
See paragraph 2–3g and glossary.
2–13. Recordkeeping
a. DCS, G–1 will identify what records to retain and determine the appropriate retention and disposition require-
ments in accordance with records management policies and AR 25–400–2.
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b. DCS, G–1 will keep a complete record of all memorialization and dedications for Army real property.
c. Historical records are primarily in the form of general orders issued before 1 July 1976. If they are not available
in local unit history files, they may be available through the following sources (coordinate requests for retrieval of
retired files with local record management officers so that enough data is included to ensure identification and recovery
of the files):
(1) The National Archives and Records Administration, 8601 Adelphi Road, College Park, MD 20740–6001.
(2) The Washington National Records Center, 4205 Suitland Road, Suitland, MD 20746–8001. The Washington
National Records Center keeps records from 1954 to the present (except those in the current files area, record holding
areas, or the ARIMS electronic archive).
Section V
Rememorialize, Rededicate, Transfers, or Base Closures
2–14. Rememorializing or rededicating
Rememorializing or rededicating actions are strongly discouraged, and seldom appropriate. However, if it becomes
appropriate, the request to rememorialize or rededicate should be submitted, with recommendations, to the appropriate
approval authority.
a. Expect strong resistance from local residents, heirs, historical societies, and others from an attempt to rememo-
rialize or rededicate.
b. Every effort will be made to contact Family members to notify them of the potential rededication or rememori-
alization action.
c. Submit request, with recommendations, to the appropriate approval authority.
(1) If a named building is being destroyed or a newly constructed building is erected on the same post, requests for
memorializations or dedications will be submitted to the appropriate approval authority listed in table 2–1.
(2) If a unit is moving from one post to another post, requests for memorializations or dedications on the new post
will be submitted, along with supporting documents by endorsement, through the chain of command or supervision,
to IMCOM.
d. The approval authorities for the Army Memorial Program are shown in table 2–1.
e. Failure to comply with these requirements will result in return of the memorialization or dedication request
without action.
2–15. Transferring an existing memorialization, dedication, or naming request on an Army
installation
The name of a memorialized building or complex will be transferred if all the following criteria are met:
a. The existing memorialized building is being demolished.
b. The new building or complex is being occupied by the same command.
c. The new building or complex is on the same base and is under the authority of the same garrison command.
2–16. Installation closure
When an installation closes, the garrison commander is responsible for the disposition of plaques, monuments, statues,
and memorials. A representative should photograph any plaques, signs, statues, or memorials prior to their removal
from real property. The senior commander should offer the plaque to the next of kin of the individual memorialized.
If the next of kin cannot be located or refuses a plaque, the plaque(s) and photograph(s) will be sent to the U.S. Army
Historical Clearing House (DAMH–MDH) (Flag Mission), 7 Frankford Avenue, Anniston Army Depot, Anniston,
AL 36201–4199 with a summary of the item to include where it was located and its historical significance. All me-
morials will be sent to the U.S. Army Historical Clearing House.
2–17. Unit redesignation
Units requesting redesignation must comply with procedures in AR 220–5.
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Section VI
Army Website Memorials and Dedications
2–18. General
With the Army’s increasing use of the internet and web-based technology to extend, or in some cases, replace its real
property and activities with virtual versions, commanders in the grade of colonel or above and civilian heads of activ-
ities in the grade of GS–15 or above may now dedicate official U.S. Army websites to members of the U.S. Army,
DA Civilians, important battles (for example, the Battle of Anzio, the Battle of la Drang, and the Battle of Ramadi) or
events (for example, the Gander Crash, the 9/11 attacks, Black Hawk Down, and the Operation Anaconda) in which
the Army played an important part.
2–19. Criteria and nominating procedures
Submit requests to propose a website memorial for those outlined in chapter 2, section I to the appropriate approval
authority commander. In addition to the criteria and procedures described in this regulation, nominating officials will
include a hard copy of the proposed website memorial with the nomination submission.
2–20. Website memorial design
a. Memorial websites will comply with AR 25–1.
b. As a minimum, the memorial should include the name and grade of the individual. Other data, such as birth and
death dates, major decorations, and a brief outline of achievements are optional.
c. Use of graphics related to the memorial will be minimal and will not glorify the individual or dominate or detract
from the original purpose or content of the website. The focus of an official DA or Department of Defense website is
to provide information relating to the organization’s mission. Memorial graphics and narrative will only appear on the
home page and will not consume more than 20 percent of the website’s home page or link. A website memorial may
include one illustration or photograph of the honoree.
2–21. Website renaming
If renaming of a memorial becomes appropriate, the same authority that approved the original nomination will approve
the renaming.
2–22. Website approval and records
a. The approval authority will prepare and distribute a memorandum stating that they have approved a website
memorial. A copy of the memorandum will be sent to the requesting official.
b. The approval authority and the requesting installation or activity will retain copies of the approval and renaming
or memorial termination notification in their historical files.
Section VII
Erection of Memorials in Foreign Countries
2–23. General
This section applies to areas outside the United States, its territories, and its possessions.
a. ABMC has statutory control over the erection of all memorials to the U.S. Armed Forces in foreign countries.
The ABMC also has authority to issue regulations for such control under 36 USC Chapter 21.
b. Major overseas commanders will ensure that no element of the U.S. Army erects or assists in erecting any me-
morial in a foreign country without ABMC approval.
c. This paragraph applies to all memorials in foreign countries, except memorials that—
(1) Are on U.S. controlled installations.
(2) Are not intended to remain as memorials when the installation is returned to host nation control.
2–24. Approval for erecting memorials in foreign countries
Any Federal Government agency, American citizen, State, municipality, agency, or association (“sponsor”) that
wishes to erect a memorial to the U.S. Armed Forces in foreign countries should—
a. Submit a general concept of the memorial to the American Battle Monuments Commission, Courthouse Plaza
II, Suite 500, 2300 Clarendon Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22201–3367, and include a description of the site desired.
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b. When the ABMC responds, the design of the memorial will be prepared and submitted with any proposed in-
scriptions to ABMC. The ABMC will refer the design to the National Commission of Fine Arts for approval.
c. After the senior commander chooses a site and ABMC approves the design and inscription, if the sponsor so
desires, the ABMC will consult with the foreign government about getting approval for erecting the memorial.
d. After the foreign government’s approval, if the sponsor desires, the ABMC will assist in obtaining the site and
erecting the memorial. This may include construction of the memorial by the ABMC using the sponsor’s funds.
2–25. Restrictions on erecting memorials in foreign countries
a. The sponsor must receive approval from the foreign country for permanent use of the site for the memorial.
b. Construction will not begin until ABMC obtains approvals. Memorials will not commemorate—
(1) Any unit smaller than a division or comparable unit.
(2) An individual (except when the services of the unit or individual were accordingly distinguished as to warrant
a separate memorial).
c. Memorials may be erected to organizations from specific geographic areas of the United States. However, me-
morials to Servicemembers (regardless of unit) from a given State, section, or other are discouraged. The ABMC will
approve plans for a memorial only when the sponsor arranges for full and permanent upkeep of the memorial. If a
sponsor desires and provides funding, the ABMC will arrange for upkeep of a memorial.
Section VIII
Groundbreaking, Memorialization, and Dedication Ceremonies for U.S. Army Reserve Centers
2–26. General
This section applies to groundbreaking, dedication, and memorialization ceremonies for U.S. Army Reserve Centers.
The policies of informing the public of such ceremonies are covered in AR 360–1.
2–27. U.S. Army Reserve Center memorialization and dedication ceremonies
a. Ceremonies in connection with U.S. Army Reserve Center construction projects offer excellent chances to
achieve greater public understanding and support of the Army and its Army Reserve program. Such ceremonies in-
clude, but are not limited to, the following:
(1) Groundbreaking before the actual start of construction.
(2) Marking the official opening.
(3) Memorialization or dedication of the U.S. Army Reserve Center.
b. Centers memorialized or dedicated separately in ceremonies that simply mark the official opening may tempo-
rarily carry the name of the town or locality (for example, the Keokuk U.S. Army Reserve Center), or a number (for
example, U.S. Army Reserve Center No. 3, Philadelphia), or they may be dedicated and memorialized at the same
time.
c. Memorialization or dedication of a center is the ceremony in which it is given its permanent name. It must be
the name of an individual whose military contributions are being honored or in honor of the military dead of a given
area (for example, Southern Maryland Memorial U.S. Army Reserve Center).
2–28. Message to the community
a. The CAR will prepare a message to the community from the SECARMY to be read at all U.S. Army Reserve
Center memorialization and dedication ceremonies.
b. The Office of the Chief of Army Reserve (OCAR) will keep interested Members of Congress informed of plans
for groundbreaking, dedication, and memorialization ceremonies.
2–29. Dissemination of information
a. The applicable commander furnishes the following data to the agencies and individuals listed in paragraph 2–
28b:
(1) Project location, including street address.
(2) Purpose of the ceremony (dedication or memorialization, or both).
(3) Date and time of ceremony.
(4) Principal speaker.
(5) Honored guests, including civilian aides to the SECARMY.
(6) Other invited distinguished guests.
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(7) Name or names selected for the center, spelled out exactly as selected. (Include correct and complete abbrevi-
ations or punctuation, if any.)
(8) One copy of a biographical sketch of the individual in whose honor the center is being dedicated or memorial-
ized, a list of decorations (excluding campaign medals) awarded to the individual, and notations of any posthumous
decorations, along with a copy of the citation accompanying the highest award.
(9) Full name and mailing address of the organization sponsoring the dedication or memorialization ceremony.
(10) Full name, title, mailing address, and organization of the chairperson (civilian or military) of the sponsoring
organization.
(11) Name of the senior unit commander assigned to the center.
b. Furnish data as described in paragraph 2–28a in a timely manner to the two U.S. Senators of the State and the
U.S. Representative in whose district the project is located. This will ensure that the Members of Congress have an
opportunity to express their interest before any public announcement.
(1) Immediately before selecting a name for a U.S. Army Reserve Center, the OCAR will notify interested Mem-
bers of Congress of the following:
(a) Purpose and criteria for selecting a name.
(b) Address for receipt of nomination and closing dates for nomination.
(c) Expected date of name selection.
(2) Send a copy of all correspondence to Members of Congress and any public announcement on ceremonies to
the following:
(a) The Office, Chief of Legislative Liaison, 1600 Army Pentagon, Washington, DC 20310–1600.
(b) Office of the Chief of Public Affairs, 1500 Army Pentagon, Washington, DC 20310–1500.
(c) Commander, U.S. Army Forces Command, Headquarters (Garrison Commander), Building 8–1808, 4700 Knox
Street, Fort Liberty, NC 28310–0001.
(3) No less than 45 days before the date scheduled for the dedication, the data in paragraph 2–22a will be distributed
as follows:
(a) Office of the Chief, Army Reserve, Headquarters, Department of the Army, 2400 Army Pentagon, Washington,
DC 20310–2400 (three copies).
(b) Office of the Secretary of the Army, 1400 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301–1400 (one copy).
(c) The Office, Chief of Legislative Liaison, 1600 Army Pentagon, Washington, DC 20310–1600 (one copy).
(d) Commanding General, U.S. Army Installation Management Command (IMHR–M), 2405 Gun Shed Road, Joint
Base San Antonio, Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234–1223.
c. This report is exempt under AR 25–98.
2–30. Congressional invitations
a. The appropriate commander, upon approval, will extend invitations to Members of Congress to attend ceremo-
nies. (Ensure adequate preparations for the reception, escort, and attendance of Members of Congress who accept
invitations.) As soon as possible, the commander of the appropriate U.S. Army regional support center will notify the
Office, Chief of Legislative Liaison, 1600 Army Pentagon, Washington, DC 20310–1600 of the names of those Mem-
bers of Congress who have accepted an invitation to a ceremony. (Include the place and date of the ceremony.)
b. The commander of the Operational, Functional, Training, and Support Command will request assistance in mat-
ters on notices given to Members of Congress or involving their attendance at ceremonies directly from the Office,
Chief of Legislative Liaison, 1600 Army Pentagon, Washington, DC 20310–1600.
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Appendix A
References
Section I
Required Publications
Unless otherwise stated, Department of the Army publications are available on the Army Publishing Directorate web-
site at https://armypubs.army.mil/.
AR 360–1
The Army Public Affairs Program (Cited in para 2–26.)
Section II
Related Publications
A related publication is a source of additional information. The user does not have to read it to understand this publi-
cation. Unless otherwise stated, Department of the Army publications are available on the Army Publishing Direc-
torate website at https://armypubs.army.mil/.
AR 1–100
The Army Gift Program
AR 11–2
Risk Management and Internal Control Program
AR 15–39
Department of the Army Intergovernmental and Intragovernmental Committee Management Program
AR 25–1
Army Information Technology
AR 25–30
Army Publishing Program
AR 25–98
Information Management Control Requirements Program
AR 25–400–2
Army Records Management Program
AR 220–5
Designation, Classification, and Change in Status of Units
AR 638–2
Army Mortuary Affairs Program
DA Pam 25–40
Army Publishing Program Procedures
DA Pam 25–403
Army Guide to Recordkeeping
Joint Travel Regulations
(Available at https://www.travel.dod.mil.)
36 USC Chapter 21
American Battle Monuments Commission (Available at https://uscode.house.gov.)
Section III
Prescribed Forms
This section contains no entries.
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Section IV
Referenced Forms
Unless otherwise stated, Department of the Army forms are available on the Army Publishing Directorate website at
https://armypubs.army.mil/.
DA Form 11–2
Internal Control Evaluation Certification
DA Form 2028
Recommended Changes to Publications and Blank Forms
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Appendix B
Internal Control Evaluation
B–1. Function
The function covered by this evaluation is the administration of the Army’s Memorialization Program.
B–2. Purpose
The purpose of this evaluation is to assist assessable unit managers, internal control administrators, and test control
officers in evaluating the key internal controls listed. It is intended as a guide and does not cover all controls.
B–3. Instructions
Answers must be based on the actual testing of key internal controls by utilizing one of four test methods which are
Inquiry, Observations, Examination, or Re-performance. Inquiry regarding a control’s effectiveness does not, by itself,
provide sufficient evidence of whether a control is operating effectively and generally is corroborated through other
types of control tests (observation or inspection). Answers that indicate deficiencies must be explained and corrective
action identified in supporting documentation. These internal controls must be evaluated at least once every 5 years.
Certification that the evaluation has been conducted must be accomplished on a DA Form 11–2 (Internal Control
Evaluation Certification).
B–4. Key control questions
a. Did the submitting activity ensure correct memorialization criteria were used per paragraph 2–2 of this regula-
tion?
b. Are all memorialization requests forwarded to the correct approval authority as indicated in table 2–1?
c. Are approved memorialization requests properly announced?
d. Did any dedication, memorialization ceremony(s) or action take place prior to official approval from appropriate
authority in accordance with paragraph 2–6?
e. Were all website memorializations, website nominations, and design criteria followed as stated in chapter 2,
section II?
f. Did groundbreaking, dedication marking an official opening, and/or memorialization of an Army Reserve Center
adhere to the policies covered in chapter 2, section VIII?
B–5. Supersession
This evaluation replaces the evaluation previously published in AR 1–33, dated 25 October 2018.
B–6. Comments
Help to make this a better tool for evaluating internal controls. Submit comments to Commanding General, U.S. Army
Human Resources Command (AHRC–PDC–P) via email at usarmy.knox.hrc.list.ahrc-pdc-p@army.mil.
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Glossary
Section I
Abbreviations
ABMC
American Battle Monuments Commission
AR
Army regulation
ARIMS
Army Records Information Management System
ASA (M&RA)
Assistant Secretary of the Army (Manpower and Reserve Affairs)
CAR
Chief of Army Reserve
CG
Commanding General
COT
Chief of Transportation
DA
Department of the Army
DCS
Deputy Chief of Staff
GS
general schedule
IMCOM
U.S. Army Installation Management Command
MEDCOM
U.S. Army Medical Command
OCAR
Office of the Chief of Army Reserve
RRS–A
Records Retention Schedule–Army
SECARMY
Secretary of the Army
TRADOC
U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command
USARC
U.S. Army Reserve Command
USMA
U.S. Military Academy
USPFO
U.S. Property and Fiscal Office
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Section II
Terms
Active duty
Full-time duty in the active military service of the United States. Such term includes full-time training duty, annual
training duty, and attendance while in the active military service, and/or at a school designated as a service school by
law or by the Secretary of the military department concerned. Such term does not include full-time National Guard
duty.
Armed Forces
The Regular Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines Corps, Coast Guard, and their Reserve Components. Reserve Compo-
nents of the U.S. Armed Forces include the Army National Guard of the United States, the Army Reserve, the Naval
Reserve, the Marine Corps Reserve, the Air National Guard of the United States, the Air Force Reserve, and the Coast
Guard Reserve.
Dedication
The permanent dedication of Army real property after a living person. All dedications will be forwarded to the
SECARMY for approval. This action is normally accompanied by some type of ceremony to include the presentation
of a plaque, framed picture, or other type of permanent fixture associated with the dedication.
Distinguished individuals
Individuals who have made significant contributions to the Army, the Department of Defense, or the nation, typically
through exceptional service, heroism, or leadership.
Facilities in foreign countries
All facilities on a U.S. controlled installation in a foreign country are considered to be in a foreign country for the
purpose of this regulation.
Hero
An individual who demonstrates exceptional courage, selflessness, or noble qualities, often by taking action to help
others or achieve a greater good, especially in the face of danger, adversity, or sacrifice.
Host nation
Any foreign country that plays host to U.S. facilities on a temporary basis or for a certain time period, such as a lease.
Host Service
The Service in charge of a Joint Base or Service owning a base where Army is a tenant.
Installation
Land and improvements permanently affixed thereto, which are under the control of the DA and used by U.S. Army
organizations. Where installations are located contiguously, the combined property is designated as one installation
and the separate functions as activities of that installation. In addition to those used primarily by troops, the term
“installation” applies to such real properties as depots, arsenals, ammunition plants (both contractor and Government
operated), hospitals, terminals, and other special mission installations.
Memorialization
The permanent memorialization of Army real property in honor of a distinguished deceased individual. This action is
normally accompanied by some type of ceremony to include the presentation of a plaque, framed picture, or other
type of permanent fixture associated with the memorialization.
Memorialization board
A board or group of individuals that considers and advises the approval authority on memorialization acts. If it is
determined that a memorialization board takes on the characteristics of a committee, the proponent of the committee
will follow all the requirements of AR 15–39 for establishing and continuing the group as a committee.
Naming
The non-permanent naming of Army real property after famous battles (for example, Battle of Anzio, Battle of la
Drang, Battle of Ramadi) or events (for example, Gander Crash, 9/11 attacks, Black Hawk Down, Operation Ana-
conda). Army entities that are named after famous battles or events can be approved at the garrison or senior com-
mander level. Naming is not a permanent action and will not be accompanied by any type of ceremony, plaque, framed
picture, or any type of permanent fixture associated with the name. Plain signs designed to simply show the location
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of the entity are acceptable for naming actions. Any Army entity that is named after a person will be considered a
dedication or memorialization.
Project officer
Person assigned by the sponsoring agency or proponent agency to coordinate all aspects of an approved or requested
memorialization action to include but not limited to ceremony, photography, public affairs coordination, facility co-
ordination, signage, and plaque submission.
Proponent agency
A headquarters echelon command responsible for a sponsoring agency on other Army bases. For example, Headquar-
ters Special Forces Command (proponent agency) located at Fort Liberty, North Carolina could request or be in the
approval chain for a memorialization request for their subordinate unit located or originating from a special forces
command unit in Fort Campbell, KY (sponsoring agency).
Sponsoring agency
Army unit originating a memorialization request, which has project officer responsibilities unless otherwise directed
by proponent agency.
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