11WGOI90-802 — Environmental Decisions Guide

11WGOI90-802 governs environmental decisions affecting ceremonial performance and uniform requirements during military funerals, ceremonies and parades.

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  • Publication number: 11WGOI90-802
  • Title: ENVIRONMENTAL DECISIONS GUIDE
  • Date: 2025-07-30

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11WGOI90-802 covers temperature categories, cold-weather gear, weather forecasts, uniform guidance, and ceremony modifications. It requires risk management, plans to minimize injury and equipment damage, and compliance with the publication.

Applies to: It applies to The USAF Band (BA), USAF Honor Guard (HG), USSF HG and USAF Chaplain Corps (HC-A) at Arlington National Cemetery (ANC).

Topics covered

  • Environmental factors
  • Temperature categories
  • Cold-weather gear
  • Ceremony modifications
  • Uniform guidance
  • Weather forecasts
  • Funeral support
  • Musical honors

Questions and answers

Who must approve exceptions to 11WGOI90-802?

The 11th Operations Group commander must approve exceptions to, and is the waiver authority, for this instruction.

What must Section Chiefs ensure under 11WGOI90-802?

Section Chiefs will ensure all personnel within their respective work centers comply.

What plans does 11WGOI90-802 require for environmental risks?

Plans will be developed and implemented to minimize risk of accidental injury to personnel and/or damage to equipment.

When must band support be modified for outdoor ceremonies?

When the temperature is 32°F or below, or if the wind chill is 25°F or below, band support will be modified to provide an appropriate musical ensemble to render musical honors for outdoor ceremonies.

How long should committals last during extreme weather conditions?

HC-A should consider adjusting committal length to approximately 3–5 minutes when extreme weather conditions dictate.

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