P 161419Z OCT 12 ALCOAST 458/12 COMDTNOTE 5060 SUBJ: HALF MASTING OF NATIONAL ENSIGN A. U.S. Coast Guard Regulations 1992, COMDTINST M5000.3 (SERIES) 1. As directed by the President of the United States, the National Ensign shall be flown at half-mast from sunrise to sunset, beginning immediately and continuing through Tuesday, 16 October 2012, in honor of Senator Arlen Specter of Pennsylvania. 2. The National Ensign shall be flown at half mast on all Coast Guard buildings, grounds and vessels not underway. 3. Internet release authorized.