The ban applies to any public depictions.
Marine Corps Commanders will identify and remove the display of the flag or its depictions within work spaces, common-access areas and public areas on Marine installations, according to a Marine Administrative Message.
Work spaces and common-access areas include office buildings, facilities, naval vessels, aircraft, government vehicles, cubicles, break rooms and more. The ban does not apply to works of art, education materials or historical displays of the Civil War where the flag is present, but not the main focus of the work. State flags that include the Confederate battle flag, like Mississippi, are also not included in the ban. Commanders are authorized to conduct inspections of installations to see if there is any depiction of the flag, according to a Marine Administrative Message. MORE: Air Force leader's impassioned tweets spark candid conversation about racism in America: "I am George Floyd" The ban was enacted"to support our core values, ensure unit cohesion and security, and preserve good order and discipline." The details on the ban come amidst nationwide protests against police brutality and systemic racism in the United States. Protesters have at times damaged numerous symbols of the Confederacy, which are seen by many as a symbol of racism and oppression. Some states, such as Virginia and Indiana, have
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