BY ORDER OF THE AIR FORCE PAMPHLET 34-1202 …

1 BY ORDER OF THE AIR FORCE PAMPHLET 34-1202 . SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE 4 OCTOBER 2006. Services GUIDE TO PROTOCOL. COMPLIANCE WITH THIS PUBLICATION IS MANDATORY. ACCESSIBILITY: Publications and forms are available on the e-Publishing website at for downloading or ordering. RELEASABILITY: There are no releasability restrictions on this publication. OPR: AF/A1SC Certified by: AF/A1S (Mr. Arthur Myers). Pages: 130. This PAMPHLET implements AFPD 34-12, Air FORCE Protocol, and AFI 34-1201, Protocol, applies to all Air FORCE units and members as well as Air National Guard and Air FORCE Reserve units and mem- bers.

2 Major commands (MAJCOM), direct reporting units (DRU) and field operating agencies (FOA). may supplement this PAMPHLET to furnish detailed guidance for base-level operations and provide for peri- odic self-inspections. All requests to issue supplements must be submitted to Headquarters Air FORCE Ser- vices (HQ USAF/A1S), 1770 Air FORCE Pentagon, Washington, 20330-1770. Send comments to Headquarters Air FORCE Services, HQ USAF/A1S, using AF IMT 847, Recommendation for Change of Publication. Ensure all records created as a result of processes prescribed in this publication are main- tained in accordance with AFPD 37-1, Air FORCE Information Management and AFMAN 37-123, (will become AFMAN 33-363) Management of Records, and disposed of in accordance with the Air FORCE Records Disposition Schedule (RDS) located at Chapter 1 AIR FORCE PROTOCOL PROGRAM 7.

3 Scope.. 7. Overview.. 7. Chapter 2 FLAG BACKGROUND 8. Purpose.. 8. Reference.. 8. Overview.. 8. Foreign National Anthems.. 8. Dipping the Colors.. 8. Flag Burning Service.. 8. Flag Burning Ceremony.. 9. 2 AFPAM34-1202 4 OCTOBER 2006. Flag Ordering for Special Ceremonies.. 10. The National Anthem.. 10. Arranging Flags.. 10. The History of the Stars and Stripes.. 11. Origin of The Colors.. 13. When to Use Flags.. 14. Positional Automobile Flags.. 14. Air FORCE Boat Flags and Plates.. 15. Chapter 3 FUNDING 16.

4 Introduction.. 16. Appropriated Funds (APF).. 16. Nonappropriated Funds (NAFs) for Special Morale and Welfare (SM&W). Purposes.. 17. When Government Funds Are Not Authorized or Available.. 17. Chapter 4 MEMENTOS 18. Introduction.. 18. Stewardship.. 18. Inventories.. 18. Sources of Mementos.. 18. Stocking Mementos.. 19. Presentation.. 19. Honoraria.. 20. Accepting Gifts.. 20. Chapter 5 TRANSPORTATION 21. Introduction.. 21. Authorized Use.. 21. Unauthorized Uses.. 21. Using Good Judgment.. 21. Military Airlift.

5 22. Spouse and Dependent Travel.. 22. AFPAM34-1202 4 OCTOBER 2006 3. Chapter 6 TITLES, FORMS OF ADDRESS AND MILITARY ABBREVIATIONS 23. Introduction.. 23. Reference.. 23. Guidelines.. 23. Examples.. 24. Chapter 7 PRECEDENCE 26. Introduction.. 26. Chapter 8 CUSTOMS AND COURTESIES 27. Introduction.. 27. Reference.. 27. Overview.. 27. Salutes.. 27. Visiting Ships of the Navy.. 28. Other Forms of Salutes.. 29. Places of Honor.. 30. Why Silver Ranks Gold.. 31. American Military Decorations.. 31. Other Official Customs of the Service.

6 32. Service Semantics.. 34. Air FORCE Traditions.. 34. Chapter 9 FORMS OF DRESS 39. Introduction.. 39. Casual Dress.. 39. Coat and Tie.. 39. Business Suit.. 39. Formal Wear.. 39. Dress for Retired Members.. 40. Chapter 10 ADMINISTRATION 41. Types of Invitations.. 41. Elements of an Invitation (Figure ).. 41. Figure Invitation Example.. 43. 4 AFPAM34-1202 4 OCTOBER 2006. Working Invitations.. 43. Addressing Envelopes (see Chapter 6).. 44. Mailing/Distributing Invitations.. 44. Worksheet.. 44. Responses.. 44.

7 Postponing and Recalling Invitations.. 45. Name Tags.. 45. Table Seating and Arrangements.. 45. Place Cards.. 45. Seating Designators.. 45. Table Settings.. 46. Menu Cards.. 47. Food Cards.. 47. Chapter 11 FLIGHT LINE 48. Introduction.. 48. Chapter 12 DISTINGUISHED VISITORS (DVS) 49. Introduction.. 49. Initial Notification of a Visit.. 49. Planning.. 49. International Dignitaries.. 56. Execution.. 59. Post-Visit.. 61. Chapter 13 CONFERENCES 62. Introduction.. 62. Planning Factors.. 62. Intermediate Stages (Two to Three Weeks Out).

8 63. Final Stages (One to Two Weeks Out).. 63. Just Prior.. 64. During Conference.. 64. After Conference.. 65. AFPAM34-1202 4 OCTOBER 2006 5. Chapter 14 MILITARY CEREMONIES 66. Ceremony General Management.. 66. Military Funerals.. 67. Individual Retirements.. 67. Promotion Ceremony.. 68. Change of Command.. 70. Activation, Inactivation and Redesignation Ceremonies.. 71. Re-enlistment Ceremony.. 73. Award Ceremony.. 74. Decoration Ceremony.. 75. Reveille and Retreat.. 75. Building Dedication/Ribbon Cutting.

9 76. POW/MIA Ceremonies.. 77. Chapter 15 SOCIAL FUNCTIONS 80. Seating Arrangements.. 80. The Receiving Line.. 80. Toasts.. 82. Additional Factors.. 84. Dinners.. 85. Receptions.. 85. Chapter 16 DININGS IN AND DININGS OUT 86. Overview.. 86. Background.. 86. Purpose.. 86. Dining in.. 86. Dining out.. 87. Combat Dining in.. 87. Attendance.. 87. Guests of the Mess.. 87. Dress.. 87. Key Players.. 87. Planning Considerations.. 90. 6 AFPAM34-1202 4 OCTOBER 2006. Conducting the Dining in.. 94. Rules of the Mess.

10 99. A Final Word.. 100. Expanded History of the Dining In.. 100. Adopted Forms.. 102. Attachment 1 GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION 103. Attachment 2 TABLE SEATING ARRANGEMENTS 106. Attachment 3 TITLES AND FORMS OF ADDRESS 111. Attachment 4 SERVICE EQUIVALENT UNIFORMS 123. Attachment 5 ESCORT OFFICER GUIDE 126. AFPAM34-1202 4 OCTOBER 2006 7. Chapter 1. AIR FORCE PROTOCOL PROGRAM. Scope. This PAMPHLET provides guidance and history for excellence in protocol, decorum, customs and courtesies during Air FORCE ceremonies, conferences, and social events; in hosting distinguished vis- itors, and in honors afforded at military funerals.