AFDWI34-101 governs policies and procedures for Ceremonial Resource Support, including Air Force District of Washington precedence and resource use.
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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.
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.
Allow traffic flow in front of Mitchell Center to resume NLT 30 minutes after ceremony completion.
Will not be used as personal gift bearers at events.
Display US, USAF, and State and Territorial flags two hours prior to the start of Ceremonial Lawn 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.