ROBINSAFBI35-105 — Honorary Commanders Program

ROBINSAFBI35-105 governs the procedures and requirements for the Robins AFB Honorary Commanders Program and its base participants.

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  • Publication number: ROBINSAFBI35-105
  • Title: HONORARY COMMANDERS PROGRAM
  • Date: 2020-09-22

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It covers program objectives, nominee eligibility, selection, commander participation, events, access paperwork, and program administration. It requires compliance with the publication, establishes commander duties, and provides for early removal when participation is limited.

Applies to: This RAFBI applies to all base participants in the Robins AFB Honorary Commanders Program.

Topics covered

  • Honorary Commander program goals
  • Nominee eligibility
  • Honorary Commander selection
  • Program events
  • Commander participation
  • Honorary Commander removal

Questions and answers

Who may be selected as a civilian Honorary Commander?

Civilian participants will be selected among non-federal appointed or elected officials, mayors, chamber of commerce members, principals of local schools, Military Affairs Committee members and others who, because of their position or influence in the community, have a positive impact on public support for the base. (paragraph 3)

Can a nominee be a military or civilian retiree?

Nominees should not be a military or civilian retiree because the program aims at orienting community members with limited knowledge of today’s military. (paragraph 3)

Can a newspaper, TV or radio reporter be an Honorary Commander?

Nominees can work in a media-related field, but cannot be a newspaper, TV or radio reporter due to the conflict of interest allowing reporters unescorted access to the base and base leadership. (paragraph 3)

Who has final authority to select and pair Honorary Commanders?

The Installation Commander will have final selection and pairing authority. (paragraph 4)

When can an Honorary Commander be removed early?

Honorary Commanders can be removed from the program early if there is little or no activity between the Honorary Commander and his or her counterpart. (paragraph 4)

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