ELIGIBILITY
Members of the Base Honor Guard are exceptional members of the Air Force. As such, they must exemplify the standards
of customs and courtesies, dress and appearance, and personal conduct. Applicants must not be on a Control Roster,
nor have a UIF or have a record of non-judicial punishment under Article 15 UCMJ (pending or otherwise). The applicant
must be of the highest moral character and portray a positive military image.
TRAINING
All applicants must complete an 8-week, two-phase, training and orientation course. Members will be selected based on
how they exemplify Air Force standards and how proficient they have become in the basic functions of military honors
learned during the orientation. Training is conducted in a militaristic environment, and trainees should expect a
certain degree of stress and difficulty.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Members may be required to perform any duties within the scope of the Altus Air Force Base Honor Guard. Members may
be required to travel to perform various ceremonies deemed necessary by the Department of Defense, Wing Commander, or
the OIC/NCOIC of the Honor Guard. The Altus AFB area of responsibility roughly extends to Amarillo, TX to the west;
just past Elk City, OK to the north; Vernon, TX to the south, and close to Elgin, OK to the east. If at anytime, any
member of the team has a question, concern, or complaint, it is their right and responsibility to address it utilizing
the proper chain of command.
CONDUCT
Members are responsible for outstanding attitude, conduct, and appearance IAW AFI 34-503 (USAF Honor Guard Program)
and AFI 36-2903 (Dress and Personal Appearance of Air Force Personnel). These standards will be represented in the
spirit of cooperation and proper respect at all times. At details, members will conduct themselves in a manner relevant
to the ceremony. It is the duty and responsibility of all Honor Guard members to represent Altus Air Force Base and
the United States Air Force with HONOR and DIGNITY.
ATTENDANCE and PERFORMANCE
Applying for the Honor Guard is voluntary. Once an individual makes the team, it then becomes a mandatory military
function. All members are required to attend mandatory practices on Wednesdays. If the member is unable to make
practices and/or details due to mission requirements or sickness, the member's First Sergeant must notify the NCOIC
of the Honor Guard in advance. The team relies on precision and teamwork gained through practice. Therefore, continuous
absences, except for TDY/Leave, cannot be tolerated. Future changes in workload/manning that may conflict with
attendance must be considered and will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis.
UNIFORMS and APPEARANCE
One set of Ceremonial Service Dress will be provided to each member as available. In the event the member does not
complete the full 18-month period of service, he/she will replace the uniform in kind. Uniforms will be maintained in a
clean, pressed condition at all times, both on & off Honor Guard duty. All members will be authorized cleaning of
ceremonial uniform items IAW AAFBI 34-242 for those uniform items soiled while performing in or training for official
honor guard ceremonies. Each member must present an appearance above and beyond that expected of Air Force members not
on the Honor Guard.
LEAVE AND TDY
Leave is highly encouraged and should be utilized. Members are required to notify the NCOIC, Base Honor Guard of all
TDY's, leaves, formal training, etc, before departing Altus AFB. TDY in excess of 30 days will lengthen the member's
term of service by the total length of the TDY.
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