ELLSWORTHAFBI34-160 — Honor Guard Program

ELLSWORTHAFBI34-160 governs the structure, organization, roles, and operations of the Ellsworth Air Force Base Honor Guard Program.

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  • Publication number: ELLSWORTHAFBI34-160
  • Title: HONOR GUARD PROGRAM
  • Date: 2022-04-19

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It covers manning, support requests, uniforms, training, recognition, and removal from the Honor Guard Program. It requires eligible nominees, defined rotations, advance ceremony requests, and standards for service and conduct.

Applies to: This instruction applies to all 28 Bomb Wing and associated units. It also applies to the Air National Guard (ANG) and Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) units.

Topics covered

  • Honor Guard manning
  • Ceremony support requests
  • Military funeral honors
  • Honor Guard training
  • Uniform requirements
  • Special recognition awards
  • Program removal criteria

Questions and answers

How many volunteer members must the primary Honor Guard team have?

The primary team located at Ellsworth AFB will have a minimum of 28 volunteer members (14 active, 14 inactive) in addition to 3 staff members. (paragraph 2)

What qualifications must Honor Guard nominees meet?

Nominees must meet or exceed the Air Force Fitness Assessment and maintain a fit to fight image. (paragraph 2)

How far in advance must ceremony support requests be submitted?

Organizations or agencies requesting Honor Guard support, other than for funerals, must submit a completed Ceremony Support Request Form to the Honor Guard organizational email box at ellsworth.honorguard@us.af.mil, at least two weeks prior to the requested date. (paragraph 3)

How long is the active and inactive Honor Guard rotation?

Airmen selected for Honor Guard duty will serve a seven month active rotation followed by a five month inactive rotation. (paragraph 2)

Which military funerals receive Honor Guard honors?

Honors are performed for United States Air Force active duty, retiree, and veteran service members within the jurisdiction of Ellsworth AFB as identified by the HQ Air Force Mortuary Operations Affairs Center (AFMAO) (afmao.ma@us.af.mil). (paragraph 3)

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