Base honor guard training the base honor guard training program standardizes ceremonies and the manner in which they are performed from base to base, across the air force. This manual is for general use throughout the us air force and is a guide for. This elite team of airmen sets the example of excellence and is an everyday ambassador of the united states air force. The multicolored ceremonial badge is not a morale badge but a duty badge. Military honors ceremonial training manual marine corps leaguedept. Base honor guards have taken on the majority of tasks and use. This is the first and only book for honor guard training. Arng operation and maintenance 2065 army management structure codes guidance. Joint service drill competition 20 the drillmaster. We will dispose of flags iaw section 8k, chapter 1, title 4, u. The 20 and 2018 editions of afman 362203 have switched the color. The badge is a unit identifier as a member of the base honor guard team.
Publish honor guard training handbook revise existing major processes. Air force honor guard is to represent airmen to the american public and the world. The 31st fighter wing honor guard at aviano air base provides professional military honors for all official military and civil ceremonies. If you are going to do these videos make sure all the manuals are 100%. While training dates may interfere with classes and duties, well be happy to work with you.
The honor guard manual is the book to fit your needs exactly, you can find it here. Supersedes usaf honor guard training guide 2012 pages. The procedures herein are under the guidance of the usaf honor guard iaw afi 34242. The base honor guard mission is to honor with dignity.
For honor guard requests please contact the honor guard coordinator. The scott air force base honor guard mission is to render full military honors to all who have served in the. H1 cordon, door sentry, usher, and personal escort duties cap unit honor guard program see. During his 20year career, he devoted 15 years to part and fulltime duties with base honor guard units around the world, three of those after retiring as the only authorized provider partnership program member while overseas and possibly afwide. Usaf honor guard manualtraining guide september 2016. The shaw air force base honor guard renders military funeral honors for select counties in sc, nc, va and tn. Once youre fully trained, youll be doing everything from color guard to funeral details many variations and jobs. Being the last face a family member may see in an official capacity from the army after their loved ones passing is among. The procedures herein are under the guidance of the usaf honor guard iaw afi 34 242. Please contact a member of the base honor guard or bring them to the base honor guard room located in the hanger.
Deviations are not authorized without written exception to policy waiver from the usaf honor guard bhg training ncoic. Honor guard program managers honored to serve as focal. Stoica is one of two honor guard program managers who serve as a focal point for base honor guards. This honor guard manual hgm establishes guidance on drill and ceremony procedures for all base honor guard bhg members. Smith was assigned to the 3rd battalion, 15th infantry regiment, 4th infantry brigade combat team, 3rd infantry division, fort stewart, ga. The drillmasters fifth book and the only honor guard manual with extensive descriptions and photos of all honor guard movements for every honor guard ceremony. The honor guard is a voluntary organization and membership is open to any sworn member. Checklist something i created during my time on the kadena air base honor guard. The joint base andrews honor guard is looking for members who display the highest level of military professionalism and discipline. Pall bearers, firing party, color team color guard, 2 and 6man flag fold, cordon procedures, sword manual, rifle manual, flagstaff manual and the only nationally published manual of. Iaw 34242, the usaf honor guard establishes uniform standards.
The terms must, shall, and will, as used in this manual, denote mandatory actions. All ranks are welcome and officer support is appreciated. Base honor guard personnel will adhere to the standards in afi 36 2903, in addition to the following modifications. The seattle area honor guard was established to honor those that have served before us and increase coast guard visibility in the community. This guide will provide detailed instructions on manuals, uniforms, history, tradition and a variety. Usaf base and honor guard badge the salute uniforms. Supersedes usaf honor guard training guide 2010 pages. Honor guard commanders florida highway safety and motor. Cadet honor academy civil air patrol national headquarters. The terms must, shall, and will, as used in this manual. Tritsch supersedes usaf honor guard training guide 2015 pages. The base honor guard accepts flags for proper disposal of unserviceable american flags. Prior to 2002, the issuance of such badges was under the authority of the united states department of transportation in addition to the u. The primary mission of the hurlburt field honor guard is funeral honors.
My last hg detail was for an ad member, which requires 20 people. Current members of each individual base honor guard team is authorized to wear the badge but former members no longer assigned to baser honor guard are not authorized. Located at joint base anacostiabolling jbab, washington d. The program provides detailed instructions on key areas such as manuals, uniforms, history and traditions, and a.
Army da administrative publications and forms by the army publishing directorate apd. Established in 1931, the united states navy ceremonial guard is the official ceremonial unit of the navy. The following honor guard training videos are being provided by the wisconsin honor guard association on behalf of the dc metropolitan police department honor guard. An honor guard detail from vandenberg air force base, california present colors to open a commemorative 911 ceremony in grover beach, ca. It will be used to standardize ceremonies and the manner in which they are performed from base to base. The united states air force honor guard badge is a military badge of the united states air force that is authorized for wear by all personnel who are assigned to the united states air force honor guard usaf hg,or to active members of a base honor guard bhg. The 31st fighter wing honor guard is looking for airmen to volunteer for the base honor guard duty. 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. Hurlburt field honor guard ceremonial guardsman perform various ceremonies throughout a 20county area responsibility covering alabama and florida. Munro coast guard headquarters building is the current headquarters of the united states coast guard and is located in washington, d.
If you need a funeral performed outside of our area of responsibility, please refer to the spreadsheet here to find out which base honor guard covers the county your funeral will take place in. The procedures herein are under the guidance of the usaf honor guard iaw afi 34501, mortuary affairs program. Training is asking this is the only form to be used for documenting trainings. The united states air force honor guard is the official ceremonial unit of the united states air force and is assigned to joint base anacostiabolling. Here at usafa, we have the only usaf active cemetery, and we keep a fairly busy schedule. Captain ryan martinahonor guard commanderseptember 2014 present lieutenant matthew williamsassistant honor guard commanderfebruary 2019 present captain frederick hallhonor guard commanderjuly 20 september 2014 major jose joe lopezhonor guard commandermay 2009 july 20. The building is named in honor of douglas albert munro and was completed in 20.
Firearms are available with or without a manual thumb safety click on any model to access purchasing direct from the the shooting store. The sheppard honor guard performs various ceremonies in a 23county area of responsibility in north texas and southern oklahoma area. San antonio police department general manual procedure 911 honor guard and choir general manual procedures section 900 personnel procedures page 3 of 4 effective date. This manual is for general use throughout the us air force and is a guide. Honor guard members are the tip of the sphere and pride themselves in being sharp, crisp and motionless. Air force base honor guard coin from vanguard industries. Upon the command of execution arms, from the position of attention, raise the right hand up the centerline of the body, start uncupping the hand and extending the fingers and thumb at approximately waist level.
The latest technologies high quality electronic pubs and forms view u. There is standard manual of arms, and there is honor guard manual of. It provides detailed instructions on key areas such as manuals, uniforms, history and traditions, and a variety of ceremonies. Navy petty officer 1st class whitney sloane, and u. The individual base upon whom a formation, or other elements. United states air force honor guard origins can be traced to may 1948 when headquarters command, united states air force, directed the creation of an elite ceremonial unit. Air force honor guard news newspapers books scholar jstor may 20. Usafre and the director of the air national guard ngbcf, the. The base honor guard program was created to implement the guidance the usaf honor guard established in 1995 regarding the protocols, honors, and ceremonies related to military funerals at air force bases, which until that time had been handled by details made up of security police or honor guard trainees. The why of the military color guard air force the drillmaster. Badges of the united states coast guard are issued by the department of homeland security to members of the united states coast guard to denote certain qualifications, achievements, and postings to certain assignments. The current arng base policy was established by arng deputy director, dtd 12. The air force uses the guidon manual for the flagstaff with minor adjustments e.
Due to safety concerns the establishment of a base honor guard drill team is strictly prohibited. This is a writable pdf file that we recommend you save to a. The cadet honor academy prepares cadets to serve on color guards and honor guards while simultaneously furthering. Usaf members were also present during the ceremony.
Located at joint base anacostiabolling, washington, dc, the navy ceremonial guards primary mission is to represent the service in presidential, joint armed forces, navy, and public ceremonies in and around the nations capital. 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. The honor guard manual by john marshall, paperback. Base honor guard was the best thing ive ever done in the af keep in mind that im a nonner who has never deployed. The drillmasters download page for drillers, drill teams and honor guard units. We are looking for members who fit the proper military image, along with the strength and endurance to carry a fallen hero to hisher final resting place. The honor detail will, at a minimum, perform a ceremony that includes the folding. Air force honor guard standing manuals afi 34501 youtube. General order district of columbia effective date, june 11, 2003 i. Training videos the wisconsin honor guard association.
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