Honor Guard

This kind of team is the way for the cadets to demonstrate to their community, state, and Civil Air Patrol what they have learned and how serious they are about the program. It offers the chance for cadet members to “give back” to the program and their communities while helping their peers make American society drug-free.

Membership in any CAP Honor Guard is not a right, but a privilege and encouraged. Active participation in the Honor Guard is necessary in order for the member to maintain his or her proficiency. It is important that Honor Guard members present themselves in the best possible light at all times. Therefore, classes ar sometimes held covering etiquette, public speaking, flag history and protocol, military and CAP protocol, and information on the dangers of drugs in addition to being proficient in all CAP Honor Guard movements and duties.

HONOR GUARD CREED

I am a proud member of a Civil Air Patrol Honor Guard.

My Standards of Conduct and high level of professionalism show the
respect for and dedication to my craft and those with whom I serve.

I have earned the right to wear the Ceremonial Uniform,
which is steeped in rich tradition and history.

I am superbly conditioned to perfect all movements
in every drill or ceremony.

Neither the type of ceremony, severity of temperature, nor size of
the audience will ever dictate the level of quality of my performance.

I am constantly driven to excel by a strong sense of dedication,
patriotism, love for my fellow man, God, Country, and Civil Air Patrol.

While performing, I stand sharp and crisp; motionless by choice,
for I have voluntarily chosen to represent every member,
past and present, of the United States Air Force Auxiliary – Civil Air Patrol.

I am a Ceremonial Guardsman.