354FWI34-101 — Eielson Base Honor Guard

354FWI34-101 governs the organization, staffing, training, scheduling, equipment, and details of the Eielson Base Honor Guard.

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  • Publication number: 354FWI34-101
  • Title: EIELSON BASE HONOR GUARD
  • Date: 2008-10-15

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It covers Honor Guard responsibilities, uniforms, transportation, recognition programs, and military funeral and ceremonial support. It requires defined manning, training, participation, equipment, vehicle, weapons, and detail procedures.

Applies to: This instruction applies to all personnel assigned to the Base Honor Guard and all agencies supported by or supporting the program.

Topics covered

  • Honor Guard staffing
  • Honor Guard training
  • Funeral honors
  • Honor Guard uniforms
  • Weapons and blank ammunition
  • Honor Guard transportation
  • Recognition programs
  • Honor Guard details

Questions and answers

How many members must the Eielson Honor Guard maintain?

A minimum 20-member Honor Guard will be maintained for active duty funerals based on the requirements set forth in AFI 34-242. (paragraph 34-242)

How long is the Honor Guard membership commitment?

Personnel selected for Honor Guard will incur a minimum 12-month commitment. (paragraph 34-242)

What happens when an Honor Guard member misses a detail or practice?

Honor Guard members are required to attend and arrive on time for all practice sessions, details, formations, open ranks, etc., unless permission has been granted for an excused absence. (paragraph 34-242)

What vehicles may be used to travel to and from an Honor Guard detail?

Travel to and from detail will be by government-owned or controlled vehicle only. (paragraph 9)

How must Honor Guard weapons be stored overnight away from Eielson AFB?

Weapons will never be left unattended or stored in a vehicle overnight. (paragraph 7)

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