# 32 C.F.R. § 553.39 (2026): Scope and applicability

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## Section

- **Citation:** 32 C.F.R. § 553.39 (2026)
- **Heading:** Scope and applicability
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 32 CFR: National Defense / Chapter V: DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY / Part 553: ARMY CEMETERIES / Subpart B: Army Post Cemeteries / § 553.39: § 553.39   Scope and applicability.

## Text

(a)
Scope.
The development, maintenance, administration, and operation of the Army Post Cemeteries are governed by this subpart, Army Regulation 290-5, and Department of the Army Pamphlet 290-5. The development, maintenance, administration, and operation of Army National Military Cemeteries are not covered by this subpart.
(b)
Applicability.
This subpart is applicable to all persons seeking interment or inurnment in Army Post Cemeteries.

## Nearby sections

- [32 C.F.R. § 553.36 (2026) § 553.36   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P553_S553_36.md)
- [32 C.F.R. § 553.37 (2026) § 553.37   Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P553_S553_37.md)
- [32 C.F.R. § 553.38 (2026) § 553.38   Statutory authorities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P553_S553_38.md)
- [32 C.F.R. § 553.39 (2026) § 553.39   Scope and applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P553_S553_39.md)
- [32 C.F.R. § 553.40 (2026) § 553.40   Assignment of gravesites or niches.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P553_S553_40.md)
- [32 C.F.R. § 553.41 (2026) § 553.41   Proof of eligibility.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P553_S553_41.md)
- [32 C.F.R. § 553.42 (2026) § 553.42   General rules governing eligibility for interment or inurnment in Army Post Cemeteries.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P553_S553_42.md)
- [32 C.F.R. § 553.43 (2026) § 553.43   Eligibility for interment and inurnment in Army Post Cemeteries.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P553_S553_43.md)
- [32 C.F.R. § 553.44 (2026) § 553.44   Eligibility for interment and inurnment in the West Point Post Cemetery.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P553_S553_44.md)
- [32 C.F.R. § 553.45 (2026) § 553.45   Eligibility for interment in U.S. Disciplinary Barracks Cemetery at Fort Leavenworth.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P553_S553_45.md)
- [32 C.F.R. § 553.46 (2026) § 553.46   Ineligibility for interment, inurnment or memorialization in an Army Post Cemetery.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P553_S553_46.md)
- [32 C.F.R. § 553.47 (2026) § 553.47   Prohibition of interment, inurnment or memorialization in an Army Cemetery of persons who have committed certain crimes.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P553_S553_47.md)
- [32 C.F.R. § 553.48 (2026) § 553.48   Findings concerning the commission of certain crimes where a person has not been convicted due to death or flight to avoid prosecution.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P553_S553_48.md)
- [32 C.F.R. § 553.49 (2026) § 553.49   Exceptions to policies for interment or inurnment at Army Post Cemeteries.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P553_S553_49.md)

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