Protocol Air Force Instruction 34 1201

This manual, Air Force Instruction AFI 34-1201 Protocol June 2017, establishes policy and provides guidance for excellence in protocol, decorum, customs and courtesies during Air Force ceremonies, conferences and social events, hosting distinguished visitors, and honors afforded at military funerals. Protocol for the military and government agencies is a code of traditional precedence, courtesy and etiquette in matters of military, diplomatic, official and celebratory ceremonies. Military protocol encompasses the knowledge, accumulation and application of established service customs.

This instruction implements Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 1005.06, Display of the National Flag at Half-staff and Air Force Policy Directive (AFPD) 34-12, Air Force Protocol, and AFPD 65-6, Budget. This instruction applies to all Regular Air Force (RegAF) units and members including the Air National Guard (ANG) and Air Force Reserve (AFR) units and members. Ensure all records created because of processes prescribed in this publication are maintained in accordance with Air Force Manual (AFMAN) 33-363, Management of Records, and disposed of in accordance with the Air Force Records Disposition Schedule (RDS) located in the Air Force Records Information Management System (AFRIMS). Any requests for records or documents will be processed under the Freedom of Information Act guidelines outlined in AFI 33-332, Privacy Act and Civil Liberties Program, DoD 5400.7-R, Department of Defense Freedom of Information Act Program, and AFMAN 33-302, Freedom of Information Act Program.

This manual implements Air Force Policy Directive (AFPD) 36-26, Total Force Development. It describes the movements and procedures for saluting, drill, ceremonies, reviews, and parades. This manual is for general use throughout the US Air Force and is a guide for persons teaching, learning, or participating in drill and ceremonies (see Air Force Instruction (AFI) 34-1201, Protocol). This manual applies to all Regular Air Force units and members including the Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve units and members. Ensure that all records created as a result of processes prescribed in this publication are maintained IAW Air Force Manual (AFMAN) 33-363, Management of Records, and disposed of IAW the Air Force Records Disposition Schedule (RDS) in the Air Force Records Information Management System (AFRIMS).

Air Force officers of all ranks, from cadets to generals, both active duty and reserves, will find this revised edition essential reading for a successful career.

This manual implements Air Force Policy Directive (AFPD) 36-28, Awards and Decorations Programs; and AFPD 36-31, Personal Affairs. This manual governs the Air Force special trophies, awards, decorations and memorialization programs. It applies to Regular Air Force, Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard personnel; and where specified applies to Air Force civilian employees paid through appropriated funds. In collaboration with the Chief of Air Force Reserve (AF/RE) and Director of the Air National Guard (NGB/CF), the Deputy Chief of Staff for Manpower, Personnel, and Services (AF/A1) develops personnel policy for the Air Force Awards and Memorialization Program. Ensure all records created as a result of processes prescribed in this publication are maintained in accordance with Air Force Manual (AFMAN) 33-363, Management of Records, and disposed of in accordance with the Air Force Records Disposition Schedule located in the Air Force Records Information Management System.

• U.S. Air Force organizations and types of assignments • Duties and responsibilities • Privileges, benefits, and restrictions • Customs and courtesies • Career development and promotion • Pay and allowances • Command and leadership • Uniforms and insignia • Complete data on Air Force installations worldwide • Extensive references to regulations and other information Updated to reflect changes in the military in general and the Air Force in particular, this new edition of Air Force Officer's Guide contains professional materials needed for a successful career as an Air Force officer, from cadet to general, both active duty and reserves.

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