Form DD-2535 Request for Military Aerial Support

REQUEST NUMBER

REQUEST FOR MILITARY AERIAL SUPPORT
ALL EVENT SPONSORS MUST READ THE INSTRUCTIONS ON PAGE 4
BEFORE COMPLETING THIS FORM.

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SECTION I - ACTIVITY
(1) DATE OF EVENT (2) TYPE AIRCRAFT REQUESTED
(YYYYMMDD)
ANY (X) SPECIFIC (Optional)

1. CATEGORY REQUESTED (X and
complete as applicable)

(3) MILITARY SERVICE REQUESTED
ALL (X) SPECIFIC (Optional)

a. FLYOVER (See paragraph 4 of
Instructions)
b. STATIC DISPLAY (See paragraph
5 of Instructions)
c. SINGLE AIRCRAFT DEMONSTRATION
(See paragraph 7 of Instructions)
d. OTHER AERIAL SUPPORT
(i.e. Parachute Demo, SAR Demo)
(a) PRIMARY DATE
(YYYYMMDD)

e. AERIAL DEMONSTRATION TEAM
(X all requested. See Instructions.)

(c) I WILL CONSIDER ANY DATE
DURING AIR SHOW SEASON
(X one)

(b) ALTERNATE DATE(S)
(YYYYMMDD)

U.S. ARMY GOLDEN KNIGHTS
YES

U.S. NAVY BLUE ANGELS
U.S. AIR FORCE THUNDERBIRDS

NO

OTHER (Specify)

SECTION II - EVENT AND SITE INFORMATION
2.a. EVENT TITLE (and website, if applicable)

D R A F T

b. SITE OF EVENT (Must be accessible by persons with

c. SITE CITY, STATE AND ZIP CODE

d. SITE ELEVATION
(Feet above sea level)

disabilities)

f. ARRESTING GEAR (X one)
YES

e. RUNWAY
LENGTH X WIDTH

g. TYPE OF SITE (i.e., airport, park, lake, etc.)
NO

3. EVENT SITE CERTIFICATION (To be completed by an agent exercising authority for site use)
I certify that an agreement has been made with the sponsoring organization indicated in Section III to use the event site indicated in 2.b.
above.
a. NAME (Last, First, Middle Initial)

b. TITLE

c. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

d. SIGNATURE

e. DATE SIGNED (YYYYMMDD)

4. INCLUSIVE DATES/TIME OF EVENT (YYYYMMDD)

YES
NO

7. PLANNED MEDIA COVERAGE (X as applicable)

6. ATTENDANCE
a. PROJECTED

5. IS THERE CIVILIAN AVIATION/AERIAL
PARTICIPATION PLANNED FOR THE EVENT? (X one)

b. PRIOR EVENT

TELEVISION

PRINT

RADIO

NONE

YOUR MEDIA/PR POC (Name/telephone/email):

SECTION III - SPONSOR INFORMATION
8. LOCAL SPONSORING ORGANIZATION

b. TYPE (X one)

a. NAME

PROFIT
NONPROFIT

9. POINT OF CONTACT FOR AVIATION ACTIVITIES FOR THIS EVENT (Please PRINT all contact information.)
a. (X one)
MR.

MS.

b. NAME (Last, First, Middle Initial)

c. RANK (If military)

OTHER

d. ADDRESS
(1) NUMBER AND STREET/SUITE NUMBER

e. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code or DSN if military)
(1)

(2) CITY

f. E-MAIL ADDRESS

(3) STATE

(4) ZIP CODE

g. FAX NO. (Include area code)

(2)

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10.a. EVENT TITLE

b. EVENT DATE

SECTION III - SPONSOR INFORMATION (Continued)
YES

11. IS EVENT OFFICIALLY SUPPORTED BY LOCAL GOVERNMENT (X one)

NO

12. WILL YOU PROVIDE POST-EVENT REPORT ON REQUEST? (X one)
13. DOES SPONSORING ORGANIZATION PERMIT MEMBERSHIP WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, RELIGION, SEX OR
COLOR? (X one)
14. WILL ALL ASPECTS OF THIS EVENT BE AVAILABLE TO ALL PERSONS WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, RELIGION,
SEX OR COLOR? (X one)

D R A F T

15. WILL THE EVENT BE OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC? (X one)

SECTION IV - FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION COORDINATION (Airspace Coordination)
FOR THIS EVENT TO BE CONSIDERED FOR U.S. MILITARY SUPPORT, THE SPONSOR MUST HAVE THIS SECTION COMPLETED
BY THE FLIGHT STANDARDS DISTRICT OFFICE RESPONSIBLE FOR CONTROLLING THE AERIAL ACTIVITIES AT THE EVENT SITE.
For events where the airspace falls under the purview of the United States Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) coordination is required for all U.S. military aviation activities described in Section I EXCEPT AIRCRAFT STATIC
DISPLAYS. THE SPONSOR WILL FORWARD THIS DOCUMENT, WITH SECTIONS I THROUGH III AND SECTIONS V THROUGH VII
COMPLETED, TO THE FLIGHT STANDARDS DISTRICT OFFICE (FSDO) HAVING JURISDICTION OVER THE SITE. After completion of
Section IV by the FSDO, form will be returned to the sponsor for submission to DoD. Sponsors will allow a minimum of 45 days for
FAA review and completion.
16. FLIGHT STANDARDS DISTRICT OFFICE REVIEW
I have reviewed the requested activity in Section I and determined that: (X and complete as applicable)
a. FAA/OTHER GOVERNMENTAL WAIVER IS NOT REQUIRED.
b. WAIVER IS REQUIRED FOR THE FOLLOWING EVENT(S) LISTED IN SECTION I: (Specify)
c. COORDINATION HAS BEEN ACCOMPLISHED WITH CONTROLLING AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL FACILITY.
d. AIR TRAFFIC COORDINATION IS NOT REQUIRED.
e. DEMONSTRATION SITE FEASIBILITY STUDY IS REQUIRED AND SITE PLAN WAS SUBMITTED BY THE SPONSOR. (Must meet
show line, crowd line, airspace parameters and show congested areas, dwellings, thoroughfares, and obstructions within 3 NM
of show center.)
f. DEMONSTRATION SITE FEASIBILITY STUDY IS NOT REQUIRED.
g. NO MAJOR NOISE CONCERNS IN THE REQUESTED AIRSPACE.
17. FEASIBILITY DETERMINATION Based upon my review of this site, I find the site to be: (X one)
SATISFACTORY

CONDITIONAL SATISFACTORY
(See NOTE)

UNSATISFACTORY
(See NOTE)

NOTE: If the show site is marked "Conditional Satisfactory", explain the conditions which must be met by the show sponsor to provide a
"Satisfactory" site in the Additional Comments section. If the show site is marked "Unsatisfactory," the request for the applicable activity
cannot be accepted by the Department of Defense.
18. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS (Mandatory if FARs are waived)

19. COORDINATING OFFICIAL
a. NAME (Last, First, Middle Initial)
d. TITLE AND SIGNATURE

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b. FLIGHT STANDARDS DISTRICT OFFICE

c. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)
e. DATE SIGNED (YYYYMMDD)

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20.a. EVENT TITLE

b. EVENT DATE

SECTION V - PROGRAM
21. PROGRAM THEME AND OBJECTIVE (Please explain how aviation support is an integral part of the event.)

D R A F T
22. CHARGES AND FEES
a. ADMISSION

b. PARKING

c. SEATING

e. DOES EVENT RAISE
FUNDS? (X one)

f. FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR (X as applicable)
(1) CHARITIES

YES (Complete 22.f. and
22.g.)
NO

(2) EXPENSES
(3) PRIZES

d. OTHER (Specify)
g. SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE OF FUNDS (Company,
Charity or Organization to benefit)

(4) OTHER
(Explain in
22.g.)

23. HISTORICAL INFORMATION
a. LIST ALL YEARS THE EVENT
HAS BEEN HELD

b. LAST AERIAL DEMONSTRATION AND YEAR OF
PERFORMANCE (i.e., Blue Angels, Thunderbirds,
Golden Knights)

c. LIST CIVILIAN AND MILITARY AIRCRAFT AT LAST
YEAR'S EVENT

SECTION VI - SUPPORT (All Requests other than Flyovers)
24. THE SPONSOR AGREES TO: (Initial each item signifying acceptance. Lack of initials renders the event ineligible for
all support other than Flyovers.)

INITIALS

a. OBTAIN THE AIR SHOW WAIVER FROM THE FAA MONITOR PRIOR TO THE EVENT FOR EACH ACTIVITY
REQUIRING A WAIVER (plan a 60-day lead time). FAILURE TO OBTAIN A WAIVER WILL RESULT IN
DEMONSTRATION CANCELLATION AT THE EXPENSE OF THE SPONSOR.
b. PAY TEAM COSTS AS OUTLINED ON PAGE 4, PARAGRAPHS 6 OR 8 OF INSTRUCTIONS, AS APPLICABLE.
(Applies only for Blue Angels, Thunderbirds, or Golden Knights requests.)
c. PROVIDE OR REIMBURSE TRANSPORTATION, MEALS, AND QUARTERS COSTS (including pre-event visits) FOR
ARMED FORCES PARTICIPANTS, AS REQUIRED. (Reimbursement for demonstration teams covered in paragraphs
6 or 8 of Instructions.)
d. PROVIDE SUITABLE AIRCRAFT FUEL AT MILITARY CONTRACT PRICES. (Sponsor must pay all costs over
military contract prices, including any transportation and handling charges, if fuel is not available at such prices.)
e. PROVIDE SECURITY FOR AIRCRAFT AT EVENT SITE DURING ENTIRE STAY. (Certain assets (i.e., B-2 and F-117)
will require extensive security.)
f. PROVIDE MOBILE FIREFIGHTING, CRASH, AND GROUND-TO-AIR COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT AT THE SHOW
SITE FOR FLIGHT AND PARACHUTE DEMONSTRATIONS AND STATIC DISPLAY AIRCRAFT.
g. PROVIDE AMBULANCE AND MEDICAL PERSONNEL ON SITE DURING FLIGHT AND PARACHUTE
DEMONSTRATIONS AND CERTAIN OTHER TYPES OF AERIAL ACTIVITIES AS DETERMINED, IN ADVANCE, BY THE
MILITARY SERVICES.
h. PROVIDE TELEPHONE FACILITIES FOR NECESSARY OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS AT THE EVENT SITE.

i. PROVIDE AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH AND AIRFIELD DIAGRAM UPON REQUEST.
j. PROVIDE LOCAL MILITARY RECRUITERS, AT NO CHARGE, PRIME SPACE AT THE EVENT SITE FOR RECRUITING
ACTIVITIES.

SECTION VII - CERTIFICATION BY SPONSOR
25. PRESIDENT/CHAIRMAN OF SPONSORING ORGANIZATION/BASE OR WING COMMANDER (If military sponsored)
I certify that the information provided above is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that representatives
from the military services will contact us to discuss arrangements and additional costs involved prior to final commitments. Any
changes to the information on this form may invalidate eligibility for military participation.
a. SIGNATURE

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b. DATE SIGNED (YYYYMMDD)

c. PRINT NAME AND TITLE

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INSTRUCTIONS
1. The attached form is used to request U.S. Armed Forces aircraft participation
at public events (maximum of 3 days) in support of community relations
programs, and for requesting an aerial demonstration team (U.S. Army Golden
Knights, U.S. Navy Blue Angels, or U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds) to perform on
or off a military installation, worldwide. This form is used by each Military
Service to determine eligibility of an event for military aerial support. Once an
event has been approved as eligible, it is the event sponsor's responsibility to
contact units and coordinate any possible military unit participation. The event
sponsor is required to inform all the other requested military services once
acceptance of any military aviation participation has been confirmed.
2. The event sponsor is responsible for gaining the completion of Section IV,
FAA Coordination, prior to submission of the form to each appropriate Military
Service. The local Flight Standards District Office that has jurisdiction over the
event site will complete all appropriate blocks in Section IV. Requests for static
displays only do not require FAA coordination. Complete Sections I - III and V VII, and forward the form to the nearest Flight Standards District Office (FSDO)
for completion of Section IV. To locate nearest FSDO, visit FAA's website at
http://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/field_offices/fsdo/.

6. (Continued) charged to view a team) is payable by all nonmilitary sponsors as
indicated in the team support manual. Appearances on a military installation or
sponsored by a military organization will only be approved in support of an official
installation "open house" program (no admission charge/entrance fee). All event
sponsors are required to comply with all aspects of the team support manual, as
applicable. Requests for the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds must be received by August 1
of the year preceding the year of the event. Requests for the U.S. Navy Blue Angels
must be received by August 1 of the year that is two years preceding the year of the
event. Complete Sections I - III and V - VII, and forward the form to the nearest FAA
Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) for completion of Section IV. The annual
schedule will be released in December of the year prior to the season. Subsequent to
public release of the schedules, teams will be rescheduled if a scheduled event is
cancelled, the original sponsoring organization is changed, or the original event site is
changed. Previously validated requests will automatically be reconsidered. NOTE:
Blue Angels and Thunderbirds require 6,000 and 7,000 foot runways, respectively, at or
within 30-50 nautical miles of the demonstration site. The Blue Angels also require
arresting gear located within 80 nautical miles of the demonstration site.

D R A F T

3. The local sponsoring organization is responsible for the accurate completion
of the form and conducting the event. The information on this form must be
typed or printed in ink, and is used to evaluate the event for compliance with
public law and Department of Defense policies, and to determine its eligibility for
Armed Forces participation. In all cases, military participation must not interfere
with military operations and training programs, and must be at no additional cost
to the U.S. Government. Sponsors will consult with local military recruiters and
provide, at no charge, prime space at the event site for recruiting activities.
Department of Defense is unable to support events for which sponsorship is
intended to make a business profit. Events which have an admission charge, or
other associated charges, do not necessarily preclude military participation.
Military commands cannot participate in events which charge admission unless
the military participation is incidental to the event, and not the primary attraction.
Incomplete forms, or forms submitted late, cannot be considered and will be
returned to the sponsor's representative.
4. Requests for flyovers will be considered only for aviation-oriented events
(i.e., air shows, airport anniversaries or dedication events), or for patriotic
observances (one day only) held in conjunction with Armed Forces Day,
Memorial Day, Independence Day, POW/MIA Recognition Day, or Veterans Day
(event must be within seven days of the actual holiday date to be considered).
Flyovers, not to exceed four aircraft, may be performed by operational or training
aircraft as determined by the providing Military Service. Sponsors of events
other than bona fide air shows are prohibited from scheduling more than
one Service to conduct the flyover. Once a military organization confirms
flyover support, sponsor must then notify any other military service
requested, so they will not participate in the same event. The Blue Angels
and Thunderbirds do not perform flyovers. Requests for flyovers must be
received for processing at least 90 days prior to the event for full consideration
by the Services. Requests received closer than 30 days will not allow adequate
planning for some organizations to support. Requests received 14 days or
closer will not be considered. Complete Sections I - III and V - VII, and forward
the form to the nearest Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) for completion of
Section IV. The missing man formation will not be flown in support of any
activities requested on this form. It is reserved for funeral services in honor of
active duty rated/designated aviators or dignitaries of the Federal Government or
as determined by the Military Services.
5. Requests for aircraft static displays will only be considered for air shows,
airport events, expositions and fairs, and public events which contribute to the
public knowledge of Armed Forces equipment and capabilities (including
recruiting and ROTC events). Complete Sections I - III and V - VII (Section IV is
not applicable when requesting static displays only). Requests may be sent
from the sponsoring organization to each Service branch's public affairs office
listed in paragraph 9 of these instructions. The sponsor must satisfy all safety
and operational requirements for the requested aircraft. Requests received
closer than 60 days (90 days for Marine Corps support) will not allow adequate
planning for some organizations to support.
6. Civilian-sponsored requests for performances by a flight demonstration team
(Blue Angels and Thunderbirds) will be considered only for events which are: (1)
aviation oriented (i.e. air shows, airport events, historical aviation events); (2)
planning civilian aviation participation; (3) open to all Military Services for
participation, and (4) held during the air show season (mid-March to
mid-November). A partial reimbursement cost (quarters and meals) of $6,000
per official demonstration (including any performance where admission is

7. Requests for single aircraft demonstrations (i.e., F-15, F-18, Harrier) will be
considered for events as described in paragraph 6 (1) through (4) above. Army and Air
Force single aircraft demonstrations must be received for processing at least 60 days
prior to the event. Navy demonstration requests must be received by January 31 each
year. USMC Harrier AV-8B demonstration and Osprey MV-22 static display requests
must be received by October 31 of the year preceding the year of the event. The Harrier
demonstration can only be performed over a prepared hard surface or open water.
(Scheduled Harrier events will receive two aircraft, one for demonstration and one for
static display. Fifty gallons of distilled water must be provided for each Harrier
demonstration.) Meals, lodging, and transportation for the aircrews must be provided
by the sponsor.
8. Civilian-sponsored requests for the U.S. Army Parachute Team, the Golden Knights,
will be considered for events such as air shows, airport dedications and anniversaries,
expositions and fairs, events sponsored by the Army, and those events which contribute
to the public knowledge of military and airborne operations, equipment and capabilities.
All requests must be received by Army Public Affairs by October 1 of the year preceding
the year of the event. Appearances on a military installation will only be approved in
support of an official "open house" program. All sponsors, military and civilian, are
required to reimburse the team for quarters, meals, ground transportation, and a
designated rate for the jump platform (aircraft), as determined by the team, at least two
weeks prior to the event (approximately $2,500 per official show day). The annual
schedule will be released in mid-January (approximately 45 days after the flight
demonstration teams' schedules). After the official schedule is released, the Golden
Knights will consider "add on" performances if received at least 60 days prior to the
date of the event. In the event of cancellations, all requests previously validated will
automatically be reconsidered, as required. Complete Sections I - III and V - VII, and
forward the form to the nearest FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) for
completion of Section IV. Please send completed request forms to the appropriate
Military Service public affairs office(s) listed below.
9. Additional DD Forms 2535 may be obtained through the office(s) listed below,
through the nearest military installation public affairs office, or on the Internet at
http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/infomgt/forms/ddforms2500-2999.htm. For legibility
reasons, event sponsors are highly encouraged to fill out applicable information
on-line prior to printing form out.

ARMY:
Community Relations Division
HQDA, Office of the Chief, Public Affairs
1500 Army Pentagon, Room 1D470
Washington, DC 20310-1500
[email protected] (e-mail)
(703) 614-3354 (fax)
www.army.mil/comrel
NAVY:
Navy Office of Community Outreach
Attn: Aviation Support
5722 Integrity Drive, Bldg 456-3
Millington, TN 38054
(901) 874-5803 (voice)
(901) 874-5813 (fax)
www.navy.mil/navco

MARINE CORPS:
Requests for Marine Corps aerial assets
must be submitted online at
www.usmc.mil/community
(703) 614-1034 (voice)

AIR FORCE:
Office of the Secretary of the Air Force
Office of Public Affairs (SAF/PA)
1690 Air Force Pentagon
Washington, DC 20330
(703) 695-9664 (voice)
(703) 693-9601 (fax)
www.afoutreach.af.mil
Submit request online at
www.airshows.pa.hq.af.mil
.

SPONSOR: PLEASE RETAIN A COPY OF THIS FORM FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
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