Order of precedence.

CFR · 2024-01-01 · US · Title 5

If the authorized agency official determines the agency will furnish a flag, it must be issued to one beneficiary pursuant to the following order of precedence— (a) The widow or widower; (b) If none, to a child (including step, foster, or adopted child), according to age ( (c) If none, to a parent (including step, foster, or adoptive parent); (d) If none, to a sibling (including step, half, or adopted sibling), according to age; ( If none, to any individual related by blood or close family affiliation.

official document · source cfr-2024 · id 5:§ 550.1505