Summary
Performs traditional Honor Guard roles and duties. Represents the Air Force at ceremonies where protocol or customs dictate using an honor guard or military escort. Conducts, plans, trains, and supervises military and civilian events, ceremonies, and protocol functions.
Other Names
Drill Team
Entry Requirements
Strength
Must be able to lift 40 lbs
Duties and Responsibilities
Manages and participates in Air Force Honor Guard operations. Performs as a member of the United States Air Force Honor Guard. Symbolizes the United States Air Force to American and foreign dignitaries at public ceremonies in the Washington DC area.
Participates in Air Force and joint service arrival and departure ceremonies for the President, foreign heads of state, and other national or international dignitaries. Performs Military Funeral Honors for AF active duty, retired personnel, and veterans according to prescribing publication.
Acts as an escort or member of an honor guard unit. Participates in Air Force and joint service ceremonies on special occasions such as state or Air Force funerals, wreath ceremonies, and color guard and escort duties at civil and military events and ceremonies in the Washington DC area.
Performs honor guard duties for senior leader events, luncheons, retirements, promotion ceremonies, and civic events as deemed appropriate by USAF and Air Force District Washington Protocols.
Plans and conducts United States Air Force Honor Guard activities. Plans and conducts United States Air Force Honor Guard participation in Air Force and joint service ceremonies. Advises Air Force activities and coordinates on matters pertaining to ceremonies and protocol.
May participate in the United States Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team performing intricate drill routines at civilian and military events and ceremonies across the globe.
Specialty Qualifications
Knowledge of military customs and ceremonies is desirable.
Education-For entry into this SDI, completion of high school with courses in government and physical education is desirable. Completion of USAF Honor Guard Course, L5AQ08G000 (OH1A), or equivalent.
Experience-
For selection to the USAF Honor Guard, previous experience as an installation Honor Guard is desirable.
Other-
The following are mandatory:
For entry into this career field:
- For Reg AF position, approved candidate on the developmental special duty nomination list (E-5 through E-7 Positions Only) and must be able to obtain 4 or more years retainability prior to HYT.
- Must have outstanding military bearing and appearance and demonstrate high level of professional and military conduct.
- Skill level commensurate with grade, if applicable.
- Minimum height of 66’’. Maximum height of 76’’.
- For award if suffix B, minimum height is 69”.
- For award of suffix C and D, minimum height is 68”.
- Last five performance reports must demonstrate consistently high standards of character, discretion, and performance.
- No record of disciplinary action that resulted in an Article 15 or Unfavorable Information File for the past three years.
- Must have scored 85 or above on most recent fitness test, no failure on any portion within the last 12 months, and no more than one fitness assessment failure during current enlistment. NOTE: Award if suffix B, requires passing completion of the USAF Tier II Pallbearer Fitness Test.
- Not exceed maximum abdominal circumference standard of 39 inches for males, 35.5 inches for females.
- Vision must be 20/20 or correctible to 20/20 using contact lenses.
- Must be able to conform to exacting grooming standards listed in AFMAN 34-515, USAF Honor Guard.
- No medical conditions preventing prolonged standing, (i.e., vertigo, back or knee disorders), marching, repetitive movements, or other physical limitation that prohibits execution of ceremonial duties.
- No recorded evidence of unresolved clinically diagnosed mental health issues that prevent the member from arming and performing funerals and ceremonies.
- No record of substance abuse, financial irresponsibility, domestic violence, or child abuse.
- No record of conviction by summary, special, or general courts-martial.
- No record of disciplinary action (Letter of Admonishment [LOA], Letter of Reprimand [LOR], or Article 15) for any of the following:
- Engaging in an unprofessional or inappropriate relationship as defined in AFI 36-2909, Professional and Unprofessional Relationships.
- Failure to exercise sound leadership principles with respect to morale or welfare of subordinates.
- Taking or failing to take action in situations thereby exhibiting a lack of integrity.
- A violation of Article 107, Uniform Code of Military Justice, False official statements.
- Participating or allowing others to participate in behavior or activities that are of a nature to bring discredit upon the armed forces.
- Have no conviction under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) during current enlistment to include nonjudicial punishment.
- Never convicted in civil or UCMJ proceedings (to include judicial and nonjudicial punishment) for any type of drug abuse or drug-related offense.
- Must maintain local network access IAW AFI 17-130, Cybersecurity Program Management and AFMAN 17-1301, Computer Security.
- Must possess current Secret (minimum) security clearance IAW DoDM 5200.02, AFMAN 16-1405, Air Force Personnel Security Program.
Shreadouts
- 8G000B - Pallbearer
- 8G000C - Color Guard
- 8G000D - Drill Team
8G000 Mentioned and Encouraged by Recruiter?
Honor Guard
Civilian Career Options
High Salary: $43,130
Low Salary: $34,750
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