Form DD Form 2536 DD Form 2536 Request for Armed Forces Participation in Public Events

REQUEST FOR ARMED FORCES PARTICIPATION IN PUBLIC EVENTS
(NON-AVIATION)

OMB No. 0704-0290
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ALL DATA WILL BE HANDLED ON A "FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY" BASIS.
PURPOSE: This form is used to request all Armed Forces MUSICAL UNIT, TROOP, COLOR/HONOR GUARD, and/or EXHIBIT/EQUIPMENT
participation in public events. The information is required to evaluate the event for appropriateness and compliance with DoD policies and for
coordination with the units involved. Please complete all sections.
SECTION I - EVENT DATA
1. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT (i.e., Musical Unit, Color Guard, military equipment, etc.)

2. DATE OF EVENT
(YYYYMMDD)

3. TIME OF EVENT
a. FROM:
b. TO:

4. TITLE OF EVENT (and website, if applicable)

5.a. EXPECTED
b. MEDIA COVERAGE (X all that apply)
ATTENDANCE
Local
Regional
National

6. SITE OF EVENT (e.g., Park, Auditorium, etc.) (NOTE: This site must be
accessible to and usable by persons with disabilities.)

7. ADDRESS OF EVENT (Street, City, State, ZIP Code)

c. VIP ATTENDANCE (X if applicable)

8. PROGRAM (Describe program theme and objective, audience and civic makeup, and the purpose of Armed Forces participation.)

9.a. HAVE OTHER ARMED FORCES UNITS BEEN REQUESTED TO SUPPORT
THIS EVENT? (If so, specify.)

b. HAS DoD SUPPORTED THIS EVENT IN THE PAST? (If so, specify previous
military support.)

10. IS THERE ANY CHARGE? (e.g., admission, parking, etc. If so, specify.)

11. IS THIS EVENT BEING USED TO RAISE FUNDS FOR ANY PURPOSE?
(If so, specify how funds will be distributed.)

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12. WILL ADMISSION, SEATING, AND ALL OTHER ACCOMMODATIONS AND FACILITIES CONNECTED WITH THIS EVENT BE AVAILABLE TO
ALL PERSONS WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, CREED, RELIGION, COLOR, SEX OR NATIONAL ORIGIN? (X appropriate box)

YES

NO

YES

NO

SECTION II - SPONSORING ORGANIZATION DATA

13. NAME AND WEBSITE OF SPONSORING ORGANIZATION

(X appropriate box for each item.)

14. IS THE SPONSORING ORGANIZATION A CIVIC ORGANIZATION? (e.g., a non-governmental organization primarily focused on improving broad
based communities at large.)
15. DOES THE EVENT HAVE THE OFFICIAL BACKING OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT?
16.a. DOES THE SPONSORING ORGANIZATION EXCLUDE ANY PERSON FROM ITS MEMBERSHIP OR PRACTICE ANY FORM OF
DISCRIMINATION IN ITS FUNCTIONS BASED ON RACE, CREED, COLOR, SEX OR NATIONAL ORIGIN?
RELIGIOUS EVENT
IDEOLOGICAL EVENT
b. DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING APPLY TO YOUR EVENT? (X all that apply.)
POLITICAL EVENT
17. SPONSOR'S REPRESENTATIVE (Please PRINT all contact information.)
a. NAME (Include Mr./Ms./Military Rank)

c. PRIMARY TELEPHONE
(Include area code)

b. ADDRESS (Street, City, State, ZIP Code)

d. ALTERNATE TELEPHONE
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e. FAX NUMBER (Incl. area code)

f. E-MAIL ADDRESS

SECTION III - SPONSORING ORGANIZATION SUPPORT DATA
18. See page 2, paragraph 3 before completing this section. Please answer the following questions ONLY for musical support requests.
Is the sponsor offering to: (X appropriate box for each item.)

YES

NO

a. Fund the standard Military Services allowance for meals, quarters, and incidental expenses for Armed Forces participants?
b. Fund transportation costs, meals, and hotel accommodations for unit representatives to visit the site prior to the event?
c. Fund transportation costs from home station to the event and return for Armed Forces participants?
d. Fund transportation costs for Armed Forces participants between the site of the event and the hotel?
e. Provide telephone facilities for necessary official communications at the site of the event?

SECTION IV - CERTIFICATION
19. I am acting on behalf of the sponsoring organization and 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 me to discuss arrangements and costs involved prior to final
commitments, or to inform me of their inability to support this event. I also understand that operational commitments must take priority and can
preclude a scheduled appearance at an approved public activity.
a. SIGNATURE OF SPONSOR'S REPRESENTATIVE

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b. DATE SIGNED (YYYYMMDD)

c. PRINT NAME AND TITLE

PREVIOUS EDITION IS OBSOLETE.

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INSTRUCTIONS
1. This form is used to request Armed Forces musical unit, personnel, color/
honor guard and/or exhibit/equipment participation in public events. The
requested information is required to evaluate the event. Please complete all
sections.
2. Armed Forces musical units are organized for ceremonial and traditional
purposes and to support recruiting activities. However, they may be authorized to
provide certain specified presentations, such as patriotic ceremonies for public
programs. Armed Forces musical organizations are not permitted to provide
entertainment, background, dinner, dance or other social music at public or
private events in competition with the customary or regular employment of local
civilian musicians. Limited resources permit only one band and/or choir to
perform at an event, and the Military Services reserve the right to cancel
support to sponsors who have scheduled more than one such military unit.
3. Department of Defense (DoD) policies require that Armed Forces participation in
public events will be provided at no additional cost to the Government, which means
unprogrammed costs incurred solely because of participation in or support of an
unplanned activity. For example, additional costs to the Government include
unplanned travel and transportation, meals and lodging for military personnel away
from Government mess, civilian per diem, and overtime pay. Unsolicited contributions of money, personal property, or services (e.g., gifts in kind for lodging, meals,
transportation) may be accepted for the benefit of military musical units for events
that align with the DoD's mission. All costs are binding after a unit, personnel, or
exhibit has arrived at an event site, even though weather conditions or other
unforeseen circumstances force the event to be cancelled.
4. This form should be submitted to the appropriate Military Service (listed in right
hand column) not less than 30 days in advance of a scheduled program. Final
determination will occur no earlier than 90 days in advance. Please realize that
all Armed Forces units have specific military missions and training requirements.
Participation in public programs will only be authorized when such support is in the
best interests of the DoD and the Military Services and does not interfere with
mission or training programs. In all cases, operational commitments must take
priority and can cause previously scheduled appearances to be cancelled.

SUBMIT COMPLETED REQUEST FORM TO:
The Public Affairs Office of the Military Installation closest
to the event; OR to the appropriate Military Service listed
below:
ARMY:
Community Relations Division
HQDA, Office of the Chief, Public Affairs
1500 Army Pentagon, Room 1D470
Washington, DC 20310-1500
(703) 614-3354 (fax)
www.army.mil/comrel
MARINE CORPS:
For instructions on how to request Marine Corps assets,
visit:
www.usmc.mil/community
(703) 614-1034 (voice)
NAVY:
Navy Office of Community Outreach
5722 Integrity Drive, Bldg 456-3
Millington, TN 38054
(901) 874-5804 (voice)
[email protected]
www.outreach.navy.mil
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

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5. Additional forms may be obtained on the Internet at
. For
http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/forms/dd/ddforms2500-2999.htm
legibility, event sponsors are highly encouraged to fill out applicable information
on-line prior to printing out the form. Submit forms through the nearest military
installation public affairs office, or from any of the military public affairs offices
listed to the right. If you have questions regarding information required on this
form, please call the Community and Public Outreach Directorate between
8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (703) 695-3845.

Submit band requests online at
www.outreachrequests.hq.af.mil

NATIONAL GUARD BUREAU:
Submit requests to the State National Guard Public
Affairs Office in the state where the event will take
place. Contact information for State Public Affairs
Offices is available online at
http://www.nationalguard.mil/Resources/StateWebsites.aspx

SPONSOR: PLEASE RETAIN A COPY OF THIS FORM FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
20. REMARKS (Use this area to continue any items if necessary. Reference by section and item number.)

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