AFDWI34-101 — Ceremonial Resource Support

AFDWI34-101 governs policies and procedures for Ceremonial Resource Support, including Air Force District of Washington precedence and resource use.

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  • Publication number: AFDWI34-101
  • Title: CEREMONIAL RESOURCE SUPPORT
  • Date: 2022-11-18

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AFDWI34-101 covers ceremonial and protocol support roles, the Air Force Ceremonial Lawn, honor guard and band operations, and event coordination. It requires compliance with prescribed procedures and maintenance of records created through those processes.

Applies to: This instruction is applicable to assigned and attached units requiring ceremonial resource support from AFDW.

Topics covered

  • Ceremonial Resource Support
  • Air Force District of Washington precedence
  • Ceremonial Lawn operations
  • Honor Guard missions
  • USAF Band support
  • Ceremonial event rehearsals

Questions and answers

When must vehicle traffic close for a Ceremonial Lawn ceremony?

Close down vehicle traffic in front of the Mitchell Center (Bldg P-20) NLT 30 minutes prior to the start of a ceremonial lawn ceremony.

When can traffic resume after a Ceremonial Lawn ceremony?

Allow traffic flow in front of Mitchell Center to resume NLT 30 minutes after ceremony completion.

Can the Honor Guard serve as personal gift bearers?

Will not be used as personal gift bearers at events.

When must flags be displayed for Ceremonial Lawn ceremonies?

Display US, USAF, and State and Territorial flags two hours prior to the start of Ceremonial Lawn ceremonies.

When does the Honor Guard conduct rehearsals before ceremonies?

Conduct a “talk-through” and full rehearsal one hour before ceremonies, or when dictated by the script, with AFDW/CCP to verify sequencing, peculiarities and/or lastminute changes to scripts.

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