Honor Guard Academy

The location and dates for this activity HAVE CHANGED. We were able to secure Fort Jackson, SC, for 7/20/25 - 7/26/25. All applicants have been notified via their email on file in eServices. Applicants who are unable to attend with the new dates are asked to withdraw by 2/12/25 to allow slotting for other cadets.

The MAR Honor Guard Academy's objective is to provide leadership training to cadets that will enable them to implement the Honor Guard Program within their individual wings and units. The Honor Guard Program contributes to both Civil Air Patrol and Mid-Atlantic Region by providing a highly visible public relations program. It allows cadets and seniors to become Ambassadors for Civil Air Patrol and assist with both recruiting and retention.

The MAR HGA will provide training in four Honor Guard Elements: (1) The Color Guard and Colors Element, (2) The Ceremonial Element, (3) The Funeral Element, and (4) The Flag Element. 

Back by popular demand, there will advanced training flights and staff positions for cadets who have graduated from the Basic course.

There are three application options for this activity in Registration Zone:

• Honor Guard Academy - Basic. This is for first year attendees. 
• Honor Guard Academy - Advanced. For students who have graduated from the Basic course.
• Honor Guard Academy - Staff. For cadet and senior staff. Cadet staff applicants must have previously graduated from Basic Honor Guard Academy to apply. 

MANDATORY virtual training will take place 7/14/25 - 7/16/25.

Contact for Activity: hga.admin@mar2.cap.gov

Activity Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/MARHonorGuardAcademy/

Participants:

Completed Encampment and credit recorded in eServices at time of application

Advanced course applicants must have completed an honor guard academy 

Staff:

Cadets: MAR HGA graduate, or equivalent experience considered approved by the Activity Director

Senior Members: Level II completed and recorded in eServices