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BY ORDER OF THE USAF HONORGUARD COMMANDERUSAF HONOR GUARD MANUAL27 September 2016Training FlightBASE HONOR GUARD PROGRAMCOMPLIANCE WITH THIS PUBLICATION IS MANDATORYOPR: USAF HG/HGTSupersedes USAF Honor Guard Training Guide 2015Certified by: USAF HG/CC(Lt Col Peter A. Tritsch)Pages: 257This Honor Guard Manual (HGM) establishes guidance on drill and ceremony procedures for allBase Honor Guard (BHG) members. The procedures herein are under the guidance of the USAFHonor Guard IAW AFI 34-501, Mortuary Affairs Program. The terms “must,” “shall,” and “will,”as used in this manual, denote mandatory actions. Deviations are NOT authorized without writtenexception to policy waiver from the USAF Honor Guard BHG Training NCOIC; contactusaf.jbab.11og.mbx.bhg-training@mail.mil if you have any questions. IAW AFI 34-501, MortuaryAffairs Program, the USAF Honor Guard establishes uniform standards for all BHGs. This manualprovides detailed instructions for BHG uniform wear. The Ceremonial Uniform is only to be wornby current BHG members during approved Honor Guard ceremonies and functions under all USAFHonor Guard provided guidance. Uniform items must be purchased with unit funds, andworn/maintained IAW AFI 36-2903, Table 4.3. Deviations to the ceremonial uniform (example:ascots, triple soles, chrome helmets) are not authorized; contact usaf.jbab.11og.mbx.bhgtraining@mail.mil or the Base Honor Guard NCOIC or Course Supervisor at DSN 754-1748 forclarification/assistance.Foreword07Chapter 1—DRESS AND APPERANCE081.1. Basic Philosophy 1.2. Enforceability 1.3. Grooming Standards 1.4. Females .1.5. Males .1.6. Beards, Mustaches, and Goatees .1.7. Fingernails.1.8. Body Piercings .1.9. Tattoos/Brands .1.10. Cosmetics 1.11. Tobacco and Alcohol Use in Uniform 1.12. Hearing Protection 1.13. Wear of Jewelry Chapter 2—APPROPRIATE WEAR OF CEREMONIAL UNIFORM ITEMS2.1.Ceremonial Cap .2.2.Ceremonial Blouse .2.3.Ceremonial Blue Shirt .2.4.Ceremonial Belt and Back Belt .080909090909090909101010101111121212
USAF HGMAN 27 September .15.2.16.2.17.2.18.2.19.2.20.2.21.2Ceremonial Trousers/Slacks .14Ceremonial Shoes .14Ceremonial Gloves .14All Weather Coat (Rain Coat) .15Ceremonial Overcoat .15Black Scarf .16Blue Winter Cap (Bunny Cap) .17Black Earmuffs .18Summer Dress Uniform .19Ceremonial Lightweight Blue Jacket .20Rain Cap Cover .20Base Honor Guard Badge .21Sage Green Boots .22ABU’s .22Weapons Slings (white/black) .22Overall Appearance for Ceremonial Uniform .23Overall Appearance for Informal Uniform .23Ref: AFI 36-2903, Dress and Personal AppearanceRef: AFI 36-2903, Chapter 9, Distinctive Uniforms, Items and EquipmentChapter 3—BASIC STANDING MANUALS3.1.Introduction .3.2.Position of Attention.3.3.Positions of Rest .3.4.Facing Movements .3.5.Formation of Flight .3.6.Present/Order Arms .3.7.Forward March/Flight Halt .3.8.To Align Flight in Line .3.9.Open Ranks/Close Ranks .3.10. Mark Time .3.11. Right/Left Flank .Ref: AFMAN 36-2203, Drill and Ceremonies242424252628292930303132Chapter 4—COLORS4.1.General Information .4.2.Protocol .4.3.Requirements .4.4.Composition and Formation .4.5.Responsibilities.4.6.Equipment .4.7.Uniform Requirements .4.8.Commands .4.9.Standing Flagstaff Manuals .4.10. Marching Flagstaff Manuals .4.11. Standing Rifle Manuals .4.12. Marching Rifle Manuals .4.13. Control and Movement.4.14. Implementation Ref: AFMAN, 36-2203, Drill and Ceremonies333333333435363940405255707075
USAF HGMAN 27 September 20163Ref: US Titles (Flag Code), Title 4, Chapter 1 Sec. 8, Para (h)Ref: AFI 34-1201, ProtocolRef: AFPAM 34-1202, Guide to ProtocolRef: US Titles (Flag Code), Title 36, Chapter 10, Sec 176Ref: ARMY Regulations 840-10, 2-12, Unserviceable FlagsChapter 5—FIRING PARTY5.1.General Information .5.2.Standard Honors Funeral Equipment .5.3.Active Duty Funeral Equipment .5.4.General Rules for Firing Party 5.5.Responsibilities of the NCOIC of Firing Party (NFP) .5.6.Firing Line .5.7.Firing Party Manuals .5.8.Loading the Weapon .5.9.Unloading the Weapon .Ref: AFI 34-501, Chapter 8, Mortuary Affairs ProgramRef: DOD 5100.76, Physical Security of WeaponsRef: AFI 31-101, AF Installation Security ProgramRef: AFMAN 31-229, USAF Weapons Handling Manual9191929293939494111112Chapter 6—MAINTENANCE OF THE M-14 RIFLE6.1.Introduction .6.2.General Information .6.3.Specifications.6.4.Disassembly of the M-14 .6.5.Disassembly of the Barrel and Receiver Group .6.6.Assembly of the Barrel and Receiver Group .6.7.Assembly of the Three Main Groups .6.8.Cleaning the M-14 .6.9.Normal Maintenance .Ref: Pictorial Maintenance of the M-14 Rifle113113113113114114115116116118Chapter 7—PALLBEARERS1197.1.General Information .1197.2.Equipment .1197.3.General Rules for Pallbearers .1197.4.Responsibilities of NCOIC of Pallbearers (NPB) .1217.5.Pallbearing Manuals .1217.6.Pallbearing Sequences .1277.7.Flag Handling Sequences .1367.8.Carrying Inurned Remains.1607.9.Dignified Arrival 162Ref: ARMY Regulations 840-10, 2-12, Unserviceable FlagsRef: AFPAM 34-504, Escorting Deceased Air Force Military PersonnelChapter 8—BUGLER8.1.General Information .163163
USAF HGMAN 27 September 20168.2.8.3.8.4.4Equipment .General Rules for Bugler .Manuals .Ref: AFI 34-501, Chapter 8, Mortuary Affairs ProgramRef: AFMAN 35-106, Ceremonial Music163163164Chapter 9—OIC/NCOIC RESPONSIBILITIES ON AD/SHF9.1.General Information .9.2.General Rules for OIC/NCOIC Duties .9.3.OIC/NCOIC AD Sequence .9.4.OIC/NCOIC SHF Sequence .168168168168170Chapter 10— FUNERAL DIAGRAMS, COMMANDS AND SEQUENCES10.1. Active Duty Funeral Sequence (AD) .10.2. Active Duty Funeral (Colors) . .10.3. Active Duty Funeral (Firing Party) . .10.4. Active Duty Funeral (Pallbearers) .10.5. Active Duty Funeral Cremate Sequence .10.6. Standard Honors Funeral Sequence .10.7. Minimum Funeral Honors .10.8. 4-5 Person Funeral Sequence .171171171172174175178187191Chapter 11—RETIREMENT CEREMONY11.1. Personnel .11.2. Equipment .11.3. Preparation .11.4. Sequence of Events .Retirement Script .Ref: AFPAM 34-1202197197197197197199Chapter 12—REVEILLE AND RETREAT CEREMONY12.1. Personnel .12.2. Equipment .12.3. Support Materials .12.4. Preparation .12.5. Sequence of Events .Ref: AFPAM 34-1202Ref: AFMAN 36-2203201201201201201201Chapter 13—AIR FORCE RIFLE CORDON13.1. General Information .13.2. Equipment .13.3. Cordon Sizes .13.4. Cordon Manuals .13.5. Formation and Advancement of Cordon .13.6. Dressing Sequence .13.7. Arrival .13.8. Departure .13.9. March Off .Ref: AFPAM 34-1202202202202202203205206206207207
USAF HGMAN 27 September 20165Chapter 14—SABER AND SWORD MANUALS AND ARCHES14.1. General Information .14.2. Equipment .14.3. General Rules for Saber/Sword Arches .14.4. Standing Manual of Arms.14.5. Saber/Sword Arch Sequence .Figure 14.1. Saber and Sword Diagram .208208208208209211213Chapter 15—HISTORY AND TRADITIONS15.1. Flag History .15.2. Changes in Flags .15.3. Flags on Graves .15.4. Flags Covering Caskets .15.5. Flag Position (Open Casket) .15.6. Disposing of the Flag.15.7. Taps .15.8. Firing of Three Volleys History. .15.9. Base Honor Guard Charge .Ref: AFMAN, 36-2203, Drill and CeremoniesRef: US Titles (Flag Code), Title 4, Chapter 1 Sec. 8, Para (k)Ref: US Titles (Flag Code), Title 36, Chapter 10, Sec 176Ref: ARMY Regulations 840-10, 2-12, Unserviceable FlagsRef: AFPAM 34-1202214214215215215216216216217218Chapter 16—CEREMONIAL UNIFORM AND EQUIPMENT CATALOGSection 1—CEREMONIAL UNIFORM AND ACCESSORIES16.1. Base Supply .16.2. Bernard Cap Company .16.3. Clothing Sales .16.4. Gates Flag & Banner Co. INC. .16.5. King Form Cap Company.16.6. Sports Line .16.7. Wolverine Bates Division.16.8. Vanguard .Section 2—ARMORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES16.9. Anvil Case Inc. .16.10. Base Supply Equipment.16.11. Bee-Kay Parade Equipment.16.12. Birchwood Sporting Goods .16.13. General Cutlery.16.14. Gun Parts and Equipment .16.15. H&W Molders .16.16. National Capital Flag. .16.17. Vanguard .16.18. Extra Items .219233234234234235236236237238238Chapter 17—OBTAINING SLOTS FOR IN-RESIDENCE COURSE17.1. Course Description .240240220228228229230230231231
USAF HGMAN 27 September 6Obtaining a Slot .Orders .Reporting Time and Location .Quarters .Transportation .Meals .Proficiency Requirements .Other .Uniform Requirements .240240240241241241241241242Chapter 18—DEVELOPMENTAL SPECIAL DUTY (DSD) PROCESS18.1. General Information .18.2. 8G00- USAFHG Qualification Requirements .243243243Attachment 1—GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATIONAttachment 2— INFLECTION CHARTS
USAF HGMAN 27 September 20167ForewordCeremonial guardsmen are a picture-perfect example of individuals who are highlymotivated, maintain exceptionally high standards of conduct, both on and off-duty, and exudeenormous amounts of pride in all they do. As ceremonial guardsmen, our actions bring credit tothe United States Air Force and the Ceremonial Guardsmen profession. In keeping with ourheritage, this guide is designed to serve as an instrument that ensures all ceremonies performed bythe United States Air Force, worldwide, are standardized. This includes the highest visibilityceremonies performed by The United States Air Force Honor Guard to every ceremony performedat base level by each of our Active Duty, Reserve, and Air National Guard Base Honor Guards.This guide will provide detailed instructions on manuals, uniforms, history, tradition and a varietyof ceremonies; however, never hesitate to contact our Base Honor Guard Mobile Training Teamstaff with any questions or concerns that arise during your training.Further, I ask that you do your part to ensure the widest dissemination of this manualamong all our members help ensure we remain icons of excellence across the Air Force.PETER A. TRITSCH JR, Lt Col, USAFCommander, USAF Honor Guard
USAF HGMAN 27 September 20168Chapter 1DRESS AND APPEARANCE1.1. Basic Philosophy. The ceremonial guardsman is an individual of good reputation havingintegrity, ethical conduct and exhibiting standards which merit respect; responsible for protectingand overseeing the maintenance of standards on and off duty. The corner stone to this reputation isoutstanding dress and appearance. Honor guard personnel must exceed the Air Force standards andpresent a flawless image to the public.1.1.1. There will be numerous occasions in which the only interaction one may have with the U.S.Air Force is with a Base Honor Guard. We must ensure that this interaction is positive. The task ofrepresenting every member past and present is an honor that few perform; the image portrayed bymembers of the honor guard must be one of that instills confidence and pride in our service andcountry.1.1.2. A base honor guard is an “icon of excellence;” we represent the U.S. Air Force to theAmerican public and the world. We do not represent ourselves and as such nametags are never wornas part of any ceremonial uniform combination. “Nameless and Selfless Service” is the mantra livedby all Air Force honor guards.1.1.3. The intent and vision is for all ceremonial guardsmen, regardless of location, to meet thesame standards of dress and appearance. The ceremonial uniform was created so that all honor guardswear the same standardized uniform.1.1.4. There are differences between the Base Honor Guard and the USAF Honor Guard ceremonialuniforms. USAF Honor Guard ceremonial uniforms utilize full sized medals, white shirts and aFrench-cut blouse due to Military District of Washington, Joint Service and Arlington NationalCemetery requirements. Base Honor Guard ceremonial uniforms are standard service dress uniformsthat are modified to cut costs and enable installations worldwide to purchase and wear the uniformlocally while keeping the intent and vision of the Base Honor Guard ceremonial uniform.
USAF HGMAN 27 September 201691.2. Enforceability. Base Honor Guard personnel will adhere to all Dress and Appearance standardsand guidance outlined in this manual. Base Honor Guard personnel are required to adhere to thestandards outlined in Chapter 1 only when wearing the ceremonial and informal uniforms or whendirected otherwise, e.g., Airman Battle Uniforms (ABU) are configured to meet honor guardstandards with cheaters on boots, specific uniform and equipment requirements.1.3. Grooming Standards. Base Honor Guard personnel will adhere to the standards in AFI 362903, in addition to the following modifications.1.4. Females. Hairpieces are not authorized unless approved by medical personnel for disfigurationor baldness and must conform to the same standards as stipulated herein for natural hair. Long hairwill be put into a sock bun at the nape of the neck and the wear of a hairnet is optional. Short hairthat cannot be put into a sock bun will not extend past the top of the collar. The hairnet and ponytailholder will be of the same color as the hair. Fabric “scrunchies” are NOT authorized. Hair must becut and/or styled as often as necessary in order to conform to these standards. Note: The onlyauthorized style braid for females’ hair is a single braid wrapped around the bun. Twisting of hairis not authorized. EXCEPTION: Micro-braids are authorized provided all other requirementsoutlined in this paragraph are met.1.5. Males. Sideburns are prohibited. The length of hair is prescribed as follows: The hair will beneatly trimmed and cut close around the back and sides of the head at all times; graduating to nomore than 1/2-inch where the hair lays below the hatband. Hair above the hatband will not exceed 11/4-inch in bulk. Male personnel assigned to the Base Honor Guard will have a fresh haircut, as oftenas necessary in order to maintain a neat and clean-cut appearance.1.5.1. Neck/body hair will not protrude from the collar of the short/long-sleeved blue shirt or theceremonial white shirt. Base Honor Guard personnel will be inspected at every formation to ensurestandards are being met. Hair will not be bleached or dyed any unnatural color.1.6. Beards, Mustaches, and Goatees. Facial hair is not authorized. All personnel will be cleanshaven and smooth to the touch at all times. Individuals receiving temporary shaving waivers willnot be used on ceremonial commitments unless the waiver specifically states the specified individualcan shave every other day in order to perform ceremonies. Individuals with shaving waiversextending beyond 30 calendar days or recurring waivers will be relieved of duty and evaluated forreassignment or returned to primary duty sections.1.7. Fingernails. Males: Will be trimmed short, no longer than 1/8-inch, and clean at all times.Females: Will be neatly trimmed to no longer than 1/4-inch (natural or artificial) and clean at alltime. Ornamentation of fingernails while in uniform is strictly prohibited. Nail polish of any color isnot authorized. EXCEPTION: French style manicures with white tips and clear nail polish.1.8. Body Piercings. Females will not wear earrings while in the ceremonial uniform.1.9. Tattoos/Brands. All honor guard personnel must refrain from acquiring body art that maybecome exposed during ceremonies or public events. In addition, tattoos/brands will not be visiblethrough the uniform.
USAF HGMAN 27 September 2016101.10. Cosmetics. Cosmetics must be more conservative than what is normally expected of femaleAirmen. Excessive or bright cosmetics and lipstick draws Attention to the individual and can detractfrom the ceremony.1.11. Tobacco and Alcohol Use in Uniform. The purchase and use of tobacco and alcohol productsis prohibited at all times while in the ceremonial uniform. Tobacco products include cigarettes, dip,vape, etc. Tobacco use in the Air Force is outlined in AFI 40-102.1.12. Hearing Protection. When hearing protection is required to be worn in the ceremonialuniform only flesh colored, transparent or blue earplugs will be worn. All members in the formationmust wear the same style and color of earplugs.1.13. Wear of Jewelry. Members will not wear rings, watches or jewelry of any kind in theceremonial uniform (all combinations to include the lightweight jacket). However, there are someexceptions. If married, members are authorized to wear their wedding ring/band. Watches are onlyauthorized for key leaders that require them during ceremonies (i.e. OIC/NCOIC). Care should betaken to only wear a watch if it is absolutely necessary. If worn, the watch will be placed on the leftarm, above the wrist to prevent it from being seen. Only solid black or silver, small, conservativewatches will be worn.
USAF HGMAN 27 September 201611Chapter 2APPROPRIATE WEAR OFCEREMONIAL UNIFORM ITEMS2.1. Ceremonial Cap.2.1.1. Ceremonial caps will be clean, serviceable, string and wrinkle-free with the top taut and flat.The chrome buckle of the functional chinstrap is worn on the right side of the hat when viewed fromthe rear. Unscrew the two chrome buttons holding the chinstrap into position.2.1.2. To position the functional chinstrap, unscrew the two chrome hat buttons holding thechinstrap into position. Reverse the chinstrap so that the strap buckle is to the right of center whenviewed from the rear. Secure the functional chin strap into the up position.2.1.3. The hook will be positioned down with the chinstrap parallel to the ground and supportingthe chinstrap. The hook will remain visible. If the hook should become worn and is no longer blackin color, individuals will color the hook black using a black marker or honor guard issued, black,high-gloss edge dressing. The patent leather bill and chinstrap will be spotless, free of cracks, andother malformations at all times.2.1.4. The pointed tip of the chinstrap will always be folded under the keeper to create a flat edge.The cap will be worn so the flat bottom part of the cap is parallel to the ground. The cap bill will beformed to fit the wearers head. A properly formed bill will have a curved appearance.2.1.5. The cap is worn squarely on the head so that the flat bottom part of the hat is parallel to theground. There will be no gaps on either side of the head and no hair protruding in the front. Theremust be enough space between the bill of the cap and the bridge (top) of the nose to place the wearer’sindex and middle fingers together. Shape the hat to conform to head. Do not excessively shape thebill of the cap. A properly formed bill will have a curved appearance.2.1.6. The chinstrap is a functional item and will be worn in the down position only when inclementweather (strong winds) or mission (colors, and flight-line cordon, etc.) dictates it. At all other timesthe chinstrap will remain in the up position.2.1.7. When the chinstrap is worn in the down position, it will be adjusted to fit under the front ofthe chin firmly, but not tight enough to cause the head to protrude at the top of the hat. The hookwill be turned upright when the chinstrap is utilized.2.1.8. Honor Guard officers will wear the chrome “Coat of Arms” service cap insignia on theceremonial cap. Enlisted personnel will wear the chrome “Wing and Star” insignia (Hap Arnolddevice). The screw in buttons on the sides of the cap will be worn with the wings of the designpointing to the sky, do not glue buttons in place. The front chinstrap (silv
This Honor Guard Manual (HGM) establishes guidance on drill and ceremony procedures for all Base Honor Guard (BHG) members. The procedures herein are under the guidance of the USAF . Ref: DOD 5100.76, Physical Security of Weapons. Ref: AFI 31-101, AF Installation Security Program. Ref: AFMAN 31-229, USAF Weapons Handling Manual. Chapter 6 .
