Requirements
United States Coast Guard Auxiliary
Honor Guard Admission Requirements
1. Personal Qualities: Must be stable, of excellent character and discretion, and unquestioned loyalty to the United States.
2. Characteristics evaluated for selection: Maturity, self-control, objectivity, forthrightness, sincerity, attitude toward the service, others and themselves, cooperation and motivation.
3. Must not have visible tattoos and adhere to the grooming standards of the Auxiliary Manual.
4. No beards or mustaches are permitted; the face must be clean shaven at all times.
5. Flotilla Commander Recommendation.
(Items the FC will take into consideration when recommending an applicant will be if the person is in good standing within the flotilla, attends meetings regularly, wears the USCGAUX uniform properly for meetings, is physically capable of honor guard demands, cooperates in a team setting and has military bearing.)
6. Applicant must be in BQ status.
7. Pass the 50 question proctored exam with a score of 85% or better.
8. Attend training sessions regularly. Typically 75% of sessions.
9. By the eighth training session, the applicant must have secured and be prepared to display the required uniform items necessary to be a participant of the honor guard. The Captain of the Honor Guard will identify the necessary items and approximate costs. Items typically will be purchased at the applicants own expense. Typical required items: Service Dress Blue Uniform, Male Combination cap (for men and women), White Dress Shirt, White Military Police Belt, Nickel Buckle, Blue Uniform Tie, White Glove and Dress Shoe Codovan.
10. In addition to the above required items and to become proficient in Manual of Arms training and flag carrying, applicants may be required to purchase a flag carrier and/or a ceremonial rifle. The applicant is expected to secure items necessary to effectively serve as an honor guard member. Failure to secure items mandated by the Captain of the honor guard will prohibit the member from advancing to full fledge status.
11. Demonstrate basic drill marching/military maneuvers. To include but not limited to: Saluting, Position of Attention, Forward March, Facing Movements, etc.
12. Adhere to all guidelines of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Ceremonial Honor Guard.
13. Serve a probationary period of a minimum of six months. Final decision of acceptance into the honor guard rests with the Captain of the Honor Guard/QE.
14. Serve with Pride, Poise and Perfection.
15. Upon completion of the above, the member will be presented a White Ceremonial Shoulder Cord.
Honor Guard Admission Requirements
1. Personal Qualities: Must be stable, of excellent character and discretion, and unquestioned loyalty to the United States.
2. Characteristics evaluated for selection: Maturity, self-control, objectivity, forthrightness, sincerity, attitude toward the service, others and themselves, cooperation and motivation.
3. Must not have visible tattoos and adhere to the grooming standards of the Auxiliary Manual.
4. No beards or mustaches are permitted; the face must be clean shaven at all times.
5. Flotilla Commander Recommendation.
(Items the FC will take into consideration when recommending an applicant will be if the person is in good standing within the flotilla, attends meetings regularly, wears the USCGAUX uniform properly for meetings, is physically capable of honor guard demands, cooperates in a team setting and has military bearing.)
6. Applicant must be in BQ status.
7. Pass the 50 question proctored exam with a score of 85% or better.
8. Attend training sessions regularly. Typically 75% of sessions.
9. By the eighth training session, the applicant must have secured and be prepared to display the required uniform items necessary to be a participant of the honor guard. The Captain of the Honor Guard will identify the necessary items and approximate costs. Items typically will be purchased at the applicants own expense. Typical required items: Service Dress Blue Uniform, Male Combination cap (for men and women), White Dress Shirt, White Military Police Belt, Nickel Buckle, Blue Uniform Tie, White Glove and Dress Shoe Codovan.
10. In addition to the above required items and to become proficient in Manual of Arms training and flag carrying, applicants may be required to purchase a flag carrier and/or a ceremonial rifle. The applicant is expected to secure items necessary to effectively serve as an honor guard member. Failure to secure items mandated by the Captain of the honor guard will prohibit the member from advancing to full fledge status.
11. Demonstrate basic drill marching/military maneuvers. To include but not limited to: Saluting, Position of Attention, Forward March, Facing Movements, etc.
12. Adhere to all guidelines of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Ceremonial Honor Guard.
13. Serve a probationary period of a minimum of six months. Final decision of acceptance into the honor guard rests with the Captain of the Honor Guard/QE.
14. Serve with Pride, Poise and Perfection.
15. Upon completion of the above, the member will be presented a White Ceremonial Shoulder Cord.