CFETP85G0 — Honor Guard Officer Career Education And Training Plan

CFETP85G0 governs the Honor Guard Officer specialty training program, including entry-level, upgrade, and proficiency training.

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• Publication number: CFETP85G0
• Title: HONOR GUARD OFFICER CAREER EDUCATION AND TRAINING PLAN
• Date: 2025-09-25

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CFETP85G0 covers Honor Guard Officer duties, career progression, competency-based training, specialty qualification, and course objectives. It requires mandatory training, core task completion, duty position certifications, and documented training completion.

Applies to: Everyone in the 85G0 special duty will complete the mandatory training requirements specified in this plan.

Topics covered

• Honor Guard Officer duties
• Career progression
• Competency-based training
• Specialty qualification
• Ceremonial functions
• Voice commands
• Physical conditioning

Questions and answers

When is initial skills training mandatory for Honor Guard Officers?

Initial skills training is mandatory training for upgrade to “Qualified” for officers. (paragraph 1)

What course provides initial skills training for the Honor Guard Officer Career Field?

The USAF Honor Guard Fundamentals Course taught by AETC instructors is the initial skills training for the Honor Guard Officer Career Field. (paragraph 6)

What requirements upgrade Honor Guard Officers to the Qualified level?

Honor Guard Officers are upgraded to the Qualified level after graduating the Fundamentals Course, completing OJT requirements for core tasks outlined in the STS, and obtaining necessary duty position certifications as directed by the commander. (paragraph 6)

What does the 85G0 STS require for Honor Guard Officers?

The 85G0 STS will be maintained electronically and is mandatory for all Honor Guard Officers. (paragraph 1)

How must completion of training be documented?

Document and certify completion of training IAW DAFMAN 36-2689. (paragraph 4)

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