Instructions
for HCOR Program
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600‑82, Chapter 5
3.A
Special appointees.
a.
Special appointees. The Honorary Colonels, Honorary Warrant Officers, Honorary
Sergeants Major, and Distinguished Members of the Regiment or Corps provide a
link with history for today's soldiers. The primary mission of these special
appointees is to perpetuate the history and traditions of the regiment or
corps, thereby enhancing unit morale and esprit. The Honorary Member of the
Regiment position is designed to recognize nonregimental or corps members for
their service to the regiment or corps.
(1)
Honorary Colonel of the Regiment or Corps (HCOR or HCOC).
(a)
The HCOR or HCOC is a distinguished retired commissioned officer in the rank of
colonel or above, with former service in a unit of the regiment or corps. The
appointment will be for 3 years. A second 3‑year tour may be granted by
the appointing authority. Each tour may be terminated earlier by either the
appointing authority or incumbent following 30 days advance notice.
(b)
Each regiment or corps will have an HCOR or HCOC, but only one HCOR or HCOC
will serve in the regiment or corps at any given time. Additionally, no one
officer can serve as HCOR or HCOC for more than one regiment or corps
simultaneously. The HCOR or HCOC oversees other honorary position programs and
their maintenance. The HCOR or HCOC may also act as a liaison between his or
her regiment or corps and a regimental or corps association (private
organization) if one exists.
(c)
The duties of a HCOR or HCOC are ceremonial and do not conflict with the chain
of command. Attendance at regimental or corps functions is by invitation and
participation is encouraged.
(d)
The position offers to the regiment or corps the prestige, stature, and
experience of the officer appointed as HCOR or HCOC. The HCOR or HCOC assists
in fostering regimental or corps esprit, traditions, and perpetuation of the
history of the regiment or corps.
(e)
HCOR or HCOC appointees will be appointed as Distinguished Members of the
regiment or corps simultaneously with their appointment as HCOR or HCOC.
(2)
Honorary Warrant Officer of the Regiment or Corps (HWOOR or HWOOC).
(a)
The HWOOR or HWOOC is a distinguished retired warrant officer with prior
service in a unit of the regiment or corps. The appointment will be for 3
years. A second 3‑year tour may be granted by the appointing authority.
Each tour may be terminated earlier by either the appointing authority or
incumbent following 30 days advance notice.
(b)
Where applicable, each regiment or corps will have an HWOOR or HWOOC, but only
one HWOOR or HWOOC can serve in the regiment or corps at any given time.
Additionally, no one warrant officer can serve for more than one regiment or
corps simultaneously.
(c)
The duties of a HWOOR or HWOOC within the regiment or corps are ceremonial and
do not conflict with the chain of command. Attendance at regimental or corps
functions is by invitation and participation is encouraged.
(d)
The position offers to the regiment or corps the prestige, stature, and
experience of the officer appointed as HWOOR or HWOOC. The HWOOR or HWOOC
assists the HCOR or HCOC in perpetuating the history of the regiment or corps.
(e)
HWOOR or HWOOC appointees will be appointed as Distinguished Members of the
Regiment or Corps simultaneously with their appointment as HWOOR or HWOOC.
(3)
Honorary Sergeant Major of the Regiment or Corps (HSGMOR or HSGMOC).
(a)
The HSGMOR or HSGMOC is a distinguished retired NCO in the rank of sergeant
first class (SFC) or above with prior service in a unit of the regiment or
corps. The appointment will be for 3 years. A second 3‑year tour may be
granted by the appointing authority. Each tour may be terminated earlier by
either the appointing authority or incumbent following 30 days advance notice.
(b)
Where applicable, each regiment or corps will have an HSGMOR or HSGMOC, but
only one will serve in the regiment or corps at any given time. No one HSGMOR
or HSGMOC can serve for more than one regiment or corps simultaneously.
(c)
The duties of the HSGMOR or HSGMOC within the regiment or corps are ceremonial
and do not conflict with the chain of command. Attendance at regimental or
corps functions is by invitation, and participation is encouraged.
(d)
The position offers to the regiment or corps the prestige, stature, and
experience of the noncommissioned officer appointed as HSGMOR or HSGMOC. The
HSGMOR or HSGMOC will assist the HCOR or HCOC in perpetuating the history of
the regiment or corps.
(e)
HSGMOR or HSGMOC appointees will be appointed as Distinguished Members of the
Regiment or Corps simultaneously with their appointment as HSGMOR or HSGMOC.
(4)
Distinguished Members of the Regiment and Corps (DMOR or DMOC).
(a)
DMOR or DMOC are individuals of the same distinguished stature as the HCOR or
HCOC, HWOOR or HWOOC, and HSGMOR or HSGMOC, but may include Active Army, USAR,
retired officers, warrant officers, enlisted soldiers, and civilians.
(b)
An example of a DMOR or DMOC would be a prior enlisted soldier of the regiment
or corps recognized for his or her accomplishments, or a distinguished member
of the civilian community with former service in the regiment or corps. All
DMOR or DMOC must have served in the regiment or corps.
(c)
DMOR or DMOC are appointed to supplement and assist the efforts of the HCOR or
HCOC, HWOOR or HWOOC, and HSGMOR or HSGMOC. Their tenure is indefinite. Unlike
the solitary appointment of other honorary positions, there are no limitations
on the number of personnel who may be appointed as DMOR or DMOC.
(d)
The duties of DMOR or DMOC are ceremonial and do not conflict with those of the
chain of command. Attendance at regimental or corps functions is by invitation
and participation is encouraged.
(e)
The position offers the prestige, stature, and experience of the individual
appointed as DMOR or DMOC.
(f)
Posthumous awards of the DMOR or DMOC are permissible and are at the discretion
of the regiment or corps.
(5)
Honorary Members of the Regiment or Corps (HMOR or HMOC).
(a)
HMOR or HMOC are soldiers, their spouses, and individuals who have made a
contribution or provided a service to a regiment or corps, but who are not
members of the regiment or corps making the presentation. Recognition of Active
Army, USAR, or retired soldiers and civilians is appropriate.
(b)
HMOR or HMOC are appointed for an indefinite period of time in recognition of
their contributions and service to the regiment or corps. There are no
limitations on the number of personnel who may be appointed as HMOR or HMOC.
(c)
There are no duties associated with the HMOR or HMOC appointments. Their
attendance at regimental or corps functions is by invitation and participation
is encouraged.
3.B
Nomination, selection, and appointment to honorary or distinguished positions.
b.
Nomination, selection, and appointment to honorary or distinguished positions.
(1)
The responsibility of consolidating nominations of individuals for the HCOR or
HCOC, HWOOR or HWOOC, HSGMOR or HSGMOC, DMOR or DMOC, and HMOR or HMOC, rests
with the Active Army commander charged with the regimental responsibilities.
Nominations will be forwarded through the homebase installation commander to
the branch chief or Chief of Corps as appropriate.
(2)
The ultimate decision for selection and responsibility for appointment of an
individual to serve as an HCOR or HCOC, HWOOR or HWOOC, HSGMOR or HSGMOC, DMOR
or DMOC, and HMOR or HMOC rests with the combat arms branch chief or the chief
of the corps.
(3)
Nominations may be solicited from several sources (regimental associations,
Active Army commanders, incumbent Honorary Colonels or Sergeants Major, Distinguished
Members of the Regiment, and others).
(4)
The chief of the corps will provide signed appointment certificates which will
provide visibility and allow tracking of the Honorary Colonels or Sergeants
Major and Warrant Officers.
(5)
The following certificates are currently available and may be requisitioned
through normal publications supply channels from the U.S. Army Publications
Distribution Center, 2800 Eastern Blvd, Baltimore, MD 21220‑2896:
.3.C
Honorary or distinguished position activities.
c.
Honorary or distinguished position activities. The activities of HCOR or HCOC,
HWOOR or HWOOC, HSGMOR or HSGMOC, HMOR or HMOC, and DMOR or DMOC are designed
to promote and enhance the history and traditions of the regiment or corps,
promote the war fighting ethos among soldiers, and create cohesion among
members of the regiment or corps. Examples of activities are as follows:
(1)
Attending command ceremonies.
(2)
Participating in award ceremonies.
(3)
Speaking on regimental or corps history and traditions at dinings‑in, or
other similar functions.
(4)
Maintaining contact between CONUS and OCONUS battalions or elements of the
regiment.
(5)
Assisting in historical professional development programs for officers and
NCOs.