673ABWI34-501 governs planning, training, participation, and procedures for using the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Honor Guard.
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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.
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)
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.
During the month of active status, all personnel will be assigned and report directly to the Honor Guard for duty.
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)
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)