Memorandum changes the air force base honor guard manual. This honor guard manual hgm establishes guidance on drill and ceremony procedures for all base honor guard bhg members. It will be used to standardize ceremonies and the manner in which they are performed from base to base. Air force manual afman 34515 usaf honor guard august 2015. Until 31 december 2006 hungarys honour guard was the hungarian. The official honor guard of every branch is based in washington, d. Whether your honor guard team is military, law enforcement, firefighter, emergency medical, forest service. Air force honor guard epr bullets air force epr bullets. Supersedes usphs honor guard protocol november 1, 2016. This manual has even more extensive explanations and many more pictures and diagrams for the readers complete understanding of all ceremonial aspects. Air force honor guard instills value and hones skill of. To begin the new training year in the right direction training is sending the honor guard command staff and district command staffs the training signin sheet. This manual helps establish that, or gives you an added. As provided by law, an honor guard detail for the burial of an eligible veteran shall consist of not less than three members of the armed forces.
The honor guards uniform is similar to the united state air force honor guard, but with differences. Air force honor guard is to represent airmen to the american public and the world. Based off of cap honor guard drill, which is tangible to afman 34515 honor guard manual. A guard of honour gb, also honor guard us, also ceremonial guard, is a guard, usually. This instruction applies to all air force units and members including the air national guard and. Volunteer extraordinaireserved over 200 plates of food at awc cookoutselfless devotion to honor guard generous serviceman1 of only 2 people that cooked for the annual honor guard picnicfed over 100 people appreciates sacrifice of othersparticipated on the flag folding team for retirements of three retiring members. United states air force honor guard published november 14, 2006. In return, they will be able to compete for monthly, quarterly and early awards within the honor guard and possibly earn an air force achievement medal. Other training organizations of the army, marine corps, navy, air force. Air force honor guards primary mission is to represent airmen to the american public and the world. By order of the usaf honor usaf honor guard manual guard commander 15 september 2016. Full compliance with this memorandum is mandatory by 01 january 2019.
The sheppard honor guard performs various ceremonies in a 23county area of responsibility in north texas and southern oklahoma area. Honor guard members time and dedication to the team will undoubtedly separate them from their peers as the best of the best. Afmao hosts honor guard management course air force. By order of the usaf honor usaf honor guard manual guard commander 27 september 2016. The scott air force base honor guard, part of the 375th air mobility wing, provides military funeral honors for all active duty members, retirees, and veterans who have served honorably in the army air corps, army air forces or the air force. This memorandum provides policy and guidance for all military personnel serving in the air force base honor guard, including those serving in the reserve and guard components. The navy department board of decorations and medals. Additionally, the honor guard is dedicated to supporting the ceremonial needs of the 445th airlift wing and the greater miami valley communities by proudly performing as professional representatives of the united states air force. Members of the air force mobile training team visited the base with the goal of standardizing sequences and standards throughout the air force. Supersedes usaf honor guard training guide 2015 pages. Drillmaster honor guard training is the only honor guard training based on an established standard. This is a writable pdf file that we recommend you save to a. Onbase ceremonies, such as quarterlyannual awards, airmen leadership schoolcommunity college of the air force graduations, the air force ball, and other winglevel programs are also supported. The honor guard reports to the 11th wing, air force district of washington.
The honor detail will, at a minimum, perform a ceremony that includes the folding. Training hones base honor guard skills maxwell air force. Afi 362201, air force training program, 15 september 2010. The affi honor guard oath was written by former state commander thomas j. Air force, maxwell honor guard members spend a week training. Our onsite honor guard training not only saves you time and money in the long run, but also provides the motivational kick your team needs. The air force honor guard trains every air force honor guard in the world.
The procedures herein are under the guidance of the usaf honor guard iaw afi 34501, mortuary affairs program. July 2006 august 2008, senior military a ssistant to the secretary of the air force, washington, d. Training hones base honor guard skills air university. This honor guard manual hgm establishes guidance on drill and. The honor guard manual by john marshall, paperback. The 366th mountain home afb honor guards primary mission is to represent the nation, the united states air force, and the 366th fighter wing by rendering wellexecuted military funeral honors for active duty, retired, and veteran members who have served our nation honorably. Base honor guardsmen, 27th special operations wing, pulls a casket off a mockup casket stand at cannon air force base, n. Attending a funeral for a victim of a dui crash inspired sergeant estrada to join the honor guard. I will honor their memory by wearing it properly and proudly. General order district of columbia effective date, june 11, 2003 i. Unit honor guard program united states air force auxiliary.
Military honors ceremonial training manual marine corps leaguedept. This is the first and only book for honor guard training. This training is custom designed so that we can effectively teach both novice and experienced groups. For 10 days, the maxwell afb honor guard learned to carry out their ceremonial duties with greater precision with the help of their special guests from the air force honor guard, based in bolling afb, d. They displayed the skills they learned during a, air university. The honor guard supports wing promotion ceremonies and retirements for all ranks upon request. It is designed to offer comprehensive training for program managers. September 2008 june 2010, vice commander, 12th air force air forces southern, davismonthan afb, ariz 19.
However, our national board recently ruled that the honor guard cord may be worn at all times. Air force honor guard is the official ceremonial unit of the u. Air force with headquarters at joint base anacostiabolling, washington, d. The honor guard also provides colors support for promotions, retirements, changeofcommands. Air force honor guard military funeral honors funeral honors database arlington national cemetery. It completely addresses every aspect of honor guard duties for fire, police, ems. Based on the standards used by the american military presidential honor guard units, this manual even contains a sample training plan, lesson plans and a complete training record for documenting honor guard member ceremonial training. Home posts tagged fire department honor guard manual. Others earned the right for me to wear the ceremonial uniform, one that is honored in a rich tradition and history. Affi honor guard welcome to the associated fire fighters.
During a funeral, one person predetermined and always the same position must step forward and begin to pull the casket out for the rest of the team to hold on to. Members of the air force honor guard from joint base anacostiabolling, d. Handpicked to serve as a member of the fairchild air force base honor guard, my standards of conduct and level of professionalism must be above reproach, for i represent all others in my service. The second edition of the first honor guard manual for police, firefighter, ems, veteran, cadet, fraternal, and military honor guard units based on the american military standard. Air force honor guard visits mhafb mountain home air. Lt col raymond powell supersedes usaf honor guard training guide 2010 pages. Usaf hgcc lt col kenneth marentette supersedes usaf honor guard training guide 2012 pages. Iaw usaf honor guard manual, 27 september 2016, chapter 1, prospects must. The unit honor guard uniform is worn only during honor guard performances or duties. United states air force honor guard technical school trainees stand at attention during inspections, feb. Every morning after physical training and breakfast, trainees uniforms are expected to be starched and pressed, string and lintfree, and hats blocked.
The united states air force honor guard is the official ceremonial unit of the united states air. The robins honor guard demonstrates funeral detail duties tuesday as part of an orientation training session for air force reserve command chaplain candidates. Air force district of washington inaugural media day. A honor guard airman salutes the flag during a flag folding ceremony july 19, 2017, at mountain home air force base, idaho. Usaf hgcc lt col raymond powell supersedes usaf honor guard training guide 2010 pages. Instruction afi 362010, junior reserve officers training corps. Sergeant estrada of the air force honor guard noted that they train 225 honor guards around the world, reaching 75 honor guards each year and training 800 students a year. Usaf honor guard basic protocol, honors, and ceremonies l5azo8g000001 and l5azk8g000002 december 2001 11th wing 11th operations group united states air force honor guard technical training school bolling afb, washington dc. The air force mortuary affairs operations center hosted the honor guard management course here june 1517. The course, the first of its kind in the air force, is targeted at base honor guard noncommissioned officers in charge. The national honor guard academy nhga is dedicated to developing and elevating the ceremonial knowledge and skill level of public safety honor guard units while reinforcing a sense of pride and compassion by upholding honor guard traditions with precise attention to detail.
The official website for the air force mortuary affairs operations. Honor guard training led by national champions police. Us public health service commissioned corps surgeon generals. Most state national guard units have a ceremonial guard as well. June 2010 april 2012, commander, 82nd training wing, sheppard afb, texas 20. Force reserve afre and the director of the air national guard ngbcf. Research more about the new funeral detail policy on the links below. Download af honor guard training manual rustracker. The honor guard manual by john marshall paperback lulu.
Members of the maxwell honor guard practice ceremonial procedures while being observed by members of the air force honor guard team. United states air force honor guard members from bolling air force base, move in formation during a memorial ceremony nov. Air force mortuary affairs operations about us honor. Afpd 363203, personnel service retirements, 01 march 2010. Training is asking this is the only form to be used for documenting trainings. Honor guard units need to have a training program that has a solid foundation. In december 2016, the hkpf received ceremonial training from instructors from.
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