1、 DOD INSTRUCTION 1348.36 GOLD STAR LAPEL BUTTON,SERVICE FLAG,AND SERVICE LAPEL BUTTON Originating Component:Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness Effective:December 21,2016 Change 1 Effective:September 25,2020 Releasability:Cleared for public release.Available on the D
2、oD Issuances Website at https:/www.esd.whs.mil/DD/Approved by:Peter Levine,Performing the Duties of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness Change 1 Approved by:Matthew P.Donovan,Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness Purpose:This issuance,in accordance with the authority in DoD Directive 5124.02,establishes policy,assigns responsibilities,and provides procedures for the administration of the DoD:Gold Star Lapel Button(GSLB)Program.Service Flag and Service Lapel Button(SLB)Program.