Ceremonial Unit
Military Department of Indiana Ceremonial Unit
The Military Department of Indiana Ceremonial Unit provides military honors at funeral services for active or retired members of the Indiana National Guard. The CU also supports other public and military events, including ceremonies, parades, sporting events and flag raising, and will provide anthem singers to events upon request.
Established in 1974, the MDI Ceremonial Unit was the first such unit of its kind in any state. Current and prior members of the Indiana National Guard who are in good standing may volunteer to serve in the CU to represent the Guard at funeral services and public events near their current unit or station. CU members train to work in one of eight teams, including the color guard, music section, caisson platoon, firing party and more.
Ceremonial Unit Teams
Military Department of Indiana Ceremonial Unit members select three teams of interest and train in those areas. Each team requires a different level of training, but members typically participate in two collective training events per year.
Color Guard
Music Section
Caisson Platoon
Salute Battery
Firing Party
Protocol
Chaplain
Casket
Volunteer for Honor Guard
Current or prior members of the Indiana National Guard who are in good standing may apply to volunteer in the Ceremonial Unit. You’ll have the opportunity to represent the Guard at funeral services and public events near your current unit or station, and you’ll be challenged both to learn something new and to share your knowledge and expertise with like-minded soldiers and airmen. To maintain your active status, we ask that you participate in a minimum of four events per year. Your participation will allow you to earn the Ceremonial Unit badge to wear on your dress uniform and to attend the annual awards banquet. Contact our office at 317-247-3300, Ext. 85456 with any questions.
VolunteerContact Us
Tyndall Armory
711 N. Pennsylvania Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Mobile: 317-696-8316
Complete the following form and submit to:
ng.in.inarng.list.pao-comrel@army.mil
Request for Armed Forces Participation in Public Events (DD Form 2536)