KIRTLANDAFBI34-160 — Honor Guard Program

KIRTLANDAFBI34-160 governs the purpose, operation, staffing, training, weapons, uniforms, and ceremonial duties of the Kirtland AFB Honor Guard.

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  • Publication number: KIRTLANDAFBI34-160
  • Title: HONOR GUARD PROGRAM
  • Date: 2024-03-22

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It establishes the Honor Guard team's structure, assignments, active-flight schedules, detail composition, and participation in military funerals and other events. It requires weapons training and documentation, mandatory practices and training sessions, uniform inspections, and procedures for taskings and local-area travel.

Applies to: It applies to all AF units assigned to KAFB.

Topics covered

  • Honor Guard program
  • Honor Guard weapons
  • Honor Guard detail composition
  • Honor Guard training
  • Honor Guard uniforms
  • Military funeral honors
  • Honor Guard awards

Questions and answers

How long are Honor Guard members assigned to the team?

Individuals who join the HG are assigned for a minimum of six months, which will be rounded up to the quarter. (paragraph 34-160)

How many members must an active Honor Guard flight have?

The flight will consist of 7 or more members and will be active for a period of one week, starting at midnight on Sunday, and ending at midnight the following Sunday. (paragraph 4)

What are Honor Guard duty hours?

HG duty days will run from 0800 to 1530, at which point HG members will participate in Physical Training (PT). (paragraph 4)

How often must Honor Guard flights hold mandatory training?

Each flight will hold mandatory training sessions at least three days during the active week at which every flight member must be present. (paragraph 5)

How long is the Honor Guard training course for members in training status?

Members in training status will attend a two-week (ten full days) training course, in order to facilitate accelerated qualification of members. (paragraph 5)

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