Duties and Responsibilities:
Manages and participates in Air Force Honor Guard or Installation Honor Guard operations.

Performs as a member of the United States Air Force Honor Guard or Installation Honor Guard.  Symbolizes the United States Air Force to American and foreign dignitaries at public ceremonies in the Washington DC area or at base level.  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 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 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.

Plans and conducts Installation 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.

May participate in the United States Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team performing intricate drill routines at civil and military events and ceremonies.

Special Duty Qualifications:
Knowledge.  Knowledge is desirable of military customs and ceremonies.

Education.  For entry into this SDI, completion of high school with courses in government and physical education is desirable.

Training.  Not used.

Experience.  Not used.

Other.  The following are mandatory for entry, award, and retention of this SDI:  Investigation and approval according to AFPD 31-5, Personnel Security Program Policy, and AFI 31-501, Personnel Security Program Management.  Have outstanding military bearing and appearance.  Be in excellent physical condition with excellent physical coordination.  Not wear glasses other than contact lenses or reading glasses.  Have no conviction under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) during current enlistment.  Minimum applicant height is 5’10’’ for males and 5’6’’ for females.  Measurement for height must be accurate and verified by applicant’s First Sergeant.  For selection to the USAF Honor Guard, previous experience as an installation Honor Guard is desirable.

NOTES:
1.  This specialty description covers two distinct types of Honor Guard.  The USAF Honor Guard is located in the Washington DC area.  The Installation Honor Guard program may be located at any Air Force installation that has a requirement for a “local” Honor Guard.
2.  Security investigation requirements are by position and only apply to USAF Honor Guard positions.
3.  The mandatory requirement to not wear glasses applies to personnel applying for USAF Honor Guard positions.
4.  The minimum height requirement applies to personnel applying for USAF Honor Guard positions.