Honor Guard

Honor Guard units provide the most visible and positive image for their department. The mere presence of the Honor Guard draws attention and raises the formality of the event. The Honor Guard is called upon to perform details that are both physically and emotionally draining and therefore, need the proper preparation/training for any event, from a parade to a full honors Line of Duty Death.

This course consisting of lecture and practical applications provides the student with detailed instruction of the duties and responsibilities of the Honor Guard. Students will actively participate in Basic Drill, Marching and Manual of Arms exercises. Students will also acquire multi-dimensional perspectives of planning and implementing full honors in the Line of Duty Death (LODD) Funeral and ceremonies and participate in a mock LODD. The overall goal of this school is to share best practices among the Honor Guard Units in attendance.

Objectives:

• Training, education and experience in proper protocol when performing ceremonial functions honoring the National, State, Local and Departmental Colors, including presentation and folding.
• Training, education and experience of proper commands and movements of basic drill, marching and ceremony.
• Training, education and experience for in the line of duty death funeral preparation and protocols.
• Insight and information to officers and command staff in administration and management of their Honor Guard Unit.