Air Force Manual Afman 34-515

Book excerpt: This publication, Air Force Manual AFMAN 34-515 USAF Honor Guard August 2015, implements Department of Defense Instruction (DODI) 1300.15, Military Funeral Support, DOD Directive 1300.22, Mortuary Affairs Policy, Joint Publication 4-06, Mortuary Affairs in Joint Operations, Air Force Policy Directive (AFPD) 34-5, Mortuary Affairs, 34-12, Air Force (AF) Protocol, 36-26, Total Force Development and AFPD 36-29, Military Standards. This document incorporates both AFHGMAN 34-1 and 36-1. AFHGMAN 34-1 and 36-1 have been rescinded. It provides history, guidance and procedures on customs, drill, honors and ceremonies; and dress and appearance standards of Air Force honor guards. It applies to individuals assigned to the USAF Honor Guard. This AF Manual (AFMAN) may be supplemented at any level, but all supplements that directly implement this publication must be routed to USAF HG/CCV for coordination prior to certification and approval. Refer recommended changes and questions about this publication to the Office of Primary Responsibility (OPR) using the AF Form 847, Recommendation for Change of Publication; route AF Forms 847 from the field through the appropriate functional change of command. Ensure that all records created as a result of processes prescribed in this publication are maintained in accordance with (IAW) AFMAN 33-363, Management of Records, and disposed IAW AF Records Disposition Schedule (RDS) located in the AF Records Information Management System (AFRIMS).