JBCHARLESTONI36-2203 — Retreat Ceremony

JBCHARLESTONI36-2203 governs movements and procedures for the Retreat Ceremony at Joint Base Charleston.

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  • Publication number: JBCHARLESTONI36-2203
  • Title: RETREAT CEREMONY
  • Date: 2022-12-19

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It covers annual scheduling, uniforms, flight formation, flag detail composition, positioning, and ceremony movements. Compliance is mandatory, and retreat follows the annually published schedule or direction for special occasions.

Applies to: This instruction applies to all Joint Base Charleston members.

Topics covered

  • Retreat ceremony scheduling
  • Flight formation
  • Flag detail composition
  • All-purpose flag
  • Flag-raising procedures
  • Road guard duties

Questions and answers

When is retreat conducted at Joint Base Charleston?

Retreat will be conducted according to the schedule published annually by the CAG office, or on special occasions as directed.

Who determines the uniform for the retreat ceremony?

Unit CC or organization responsible will determine the uniform for the ceremony.

How many personnel must be in the flight?

The flight will consist of at least 25 uniformed military personnel to include a guidon bearer with the unit guidon, movements of the guidon will be performed as described in AFMAN 36-2203, Drill and Ceremonies, 20 November 2013 (Section 5C). (paragraph 1)

How many members are required for the flag detail?

The flag detail will consist of six (6) members, one (1) NCO and three (3) Airmen on the flag detail, plus two (2) road guards. (paragraph 2)

When does the music play for retreat?

The music is played automatically over the base public address system at 1630. (paragraph 4)

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