Yokota Honor Guard – To Honor with Dignity

HONOR GUARD DETAILS REQUEST A DETAIL BECOMING A MEMBER

The Air Force Honor Guard was established in January 1, 1972 by Headquarters Command as an elite ceremonial unit. Since that time, base Honor Guard teams have been established to exemplify the customs and courtesies of the United States Air Force. These men and women are the base’s “Ambassadors in Blue” and proudly represent the Air Force in a variety of details.

The Yokota Honor Guard is comprised of 25 exceptional performers and exemplary professionals. The team holds itself to the highest standards of appearance, conduct and professionalism.

Service in the Honor Guard is voluntary.

HONOR GUARD DETAILS
The Honor Guard team performs details to include Change of Command, Base Retreat, Induction, Repatriation and Retirement Ceremonies, Special Events, Grand Openings, and Friendship Festival.

To request an Honor Guard detail at your event, please complete AF FORM 1946 and mail, fax or email a scanned copy to the contact listed at the right of this web page.

Requests should be made no later than ten days prior to the event. Requests are handled on a first-come, first-served basis. Mortuary Affairs and distinguished visitor support are the primary missions of the Honor Guard and details of this nature may supersede other events and ceremonies.

BECOMING A MEMBER OF THE HONOR GUARD

If you are interested in becoming a member of the Yokota Honor Guard, we want to congratulate you on the first step in becoming an “Ambassador in Blue.” The following information should answer all your questions and assist in starting the process. If you need additional assistance, please EMAIL or call 225-8880.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

Must be highly motivated, self-disciplined professional

Must exemplify the Air Force standards of dress and appearance as outlined in AFI 36-2903, customs and courtesies, and personal conduct

Cannot have UIF or Article 15 or be on Control Roster

Cannot be on a profile or waiver

Must have unit approval if in Up Grade Training

ORIENTATION

One-week training course

Training is held in the dayroom of Tower 2000, Monday-Friday from 5-6pm. Dates are announced a month prior to orientation week through base media and on this website.

On the last day there will be an evaluation of all training received during the week

If you pass the evaluation you will begin Ceremonial Guardsman training

Upon completion of the training seminar, each prospective member must complete a contract and have it signed by their immediate supervisor, unit First Sergeant and Commander.

COMMITMENT OF A CEREMONIAL GUARDSMAN

13-month term of service

Details are on a voluntary basis (4 detail minimum per quarter)

Mandatory practice every Wednesday from 3-5pm and an all-day practice the last Friday of each month

If you are unable to make it to a practice, you must notify your First Sergeant and the Honor Guard NCOIC

Base Retreats and DV Cordons are mandatory for all Ceremonial Guardsman

BENEFITS OF BEING A CEREMONIAL GUARDSMAN

Free ceremonial uniform

Free dry-cleaning

Consideration for Achievement Medal (Deciding factors are dedication, participation and conduct on and off duty)

Exemption from base details