Summary
This special duty description covers the Base Honor Guard Program Manager position, located at any Air Force installation that has a “local” Honor Guard requirement. The Honor Guard represents the Air Force at ceremonies where protocol or custom dictate using an honor guard or military escort.
Duties and Responsibilities
Manages and participates in Base Honor Guard operations. Performs as a member of the Base Honor Guard.
Symbolizes the United States Air Force to American and foreign dignitaries at public ceremonies in the local community or at base level. 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 Air Force funerals, wreath ceremonies, and color guard and escort duties at civilian and military events and ceremonies in the local area or at base level.
Performs honor guard duties for installation events, luncheons, retirements, promotion ceremonies, and civic events as deemed appropriate by the Installation Commander.
Plans and conducts Base Honor Guard activities. Plans and conducts Base Honor Guard participation in Air Force and joint service ceremonies. Advises installation activities and coordinates on matters pertaining to ceremonies and protocol.
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.
Training-
Those selected to hold an 8G100 position at the Installation level, must complete the in-residence USAF Honor Guard Protocol, Honors, and Ceremonies Course, L5AZO8G000 (OH2A), and AFMAO Base Honor Guard Program Managers Course, conducted at The USAF Honor Guard, Joint Base Anacostia- Bolling, Washington DC. Personnel may attend the Mobile Training.
USAF Honor Guard, Protocol, Honors, and Ceremonies Course, L5AZK8G000 hosted by the USAF HG and AFMAO/XPH to receive credit for the in- residence course.
Experience-
For selection to the base Honor Guard, previous experience with the USAF Honor Guard, or on an installation Honor Guard is desirable.
Other-
The following are mandatory:
For entry into this career field:
- Must Follow standards outlined in DAI 36-2903.
- Skill level commensurate with grade.
- Must have scored 75 or above on last two fitness tests, or 90 or above on most recent fitness test, no failure on any portion within the last 12 months, and no more than two failures during current enlistment.
- Must have no indefinite PT exemptions that would restrict member from standing in formation or at attention for periods of time, marching, performing repetitive movements, or other physical limitations that prohibit execution of ceremonial duties- expect those due to pregnancy.
- Have no conviction under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) during current enlistment to include nonjudicial punishment, summary, special, or general courts martial.
- Never convicted in civil or UCMJ proceedings (to include judicial and nonjudicial punishment) for any type of drug abuse or drug-related offense.
- No records indicating failure to exercise sound leadership principles with respect to morale or welfare of subordinates.
- Must maintain local network access IAW AFI 17-130, Cybersecurity Program Management and AFMAN 17-1301, Computer Security.
Civilian Career Options
High Salary: $52,560
Low Salary: $34,750
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