673ABWI34-501 — Joint Base Elmendorf-richardson Honor Guard Program

673ABWI34-501 governs planning, training, participation, and procedures for using the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Honor Guard.

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  • Publication number: 673ABWI34-501
  • Title: JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON HONOR GUARD PROGRAM
  • Date: 2020-05-04

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It covers Honor Guard functions, manning, scheduling, training, responsibilities, details, uniforms, travel, records, and awards. It requires participation standards, assigned duties, detail procedures, records safeguards, and recognition criteria.

Applies to: This instruction applies to all personnel assigned to the honor guard and all agencies supported by or supporting the honor guard.

Topics covered

  • Military funeral honors
  • Honor Guard scheduling
  • Honor Guard training
  • Ceremonial details
  • Honor Guard uniforms
  • Honor Guard travel
  • Honor Guard awards

Questions and answers

Can Honor Guard members smoke or consume alcohol during a detail?

Smoking and/or possession/consumption of alcoholic beverages is PROHIBITED in any government owned or controlled vehicle, or at any time during the detail from initial formation to the release of the members. (paragraph 1)

How long is the minimum Honor Guard tour of duty?

The minimum tour of duty for all members will be 12 months, unless waived by agreement by the appropriate Group Superintendent and the 673d Force Support Squadron/Chief Enlisted Manager.

What happens when Honor Guard members enter active status?

During the month of active status, all personnel will be assigned and report directly to the Honor Guard for duty.

How early must Honor Guard teams arrive for details?

All details will require the team to arrive at minimum, one hour early, unless otherwise directed by the Honor Guard Non-commissioned Officer in Charge. (paragraph 7)

What backup items must teams bring to funeral details?

All funeral details will require the team to bring an additional flag and bugle (regardless of if the bugle position is already covered by another provider) to ensure the Congress-mandated requirements are met. (paragraph 7)

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