DD 2535 Request for Military Aerial Support

REQUEST FOR MILITARY AERIAL SUPPORT

REQUEST NUMBER

ALL EVENT REQUESTERS MUST READ THE INSTRUCTIONS ON PAGE 4
BEFORE COMPLETING THIS FORM.

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SECTION I - ACTIVITY
1) DATE(S) REQUESTED
(Start to End)
(YYYYMMDD)

1. CATEGORY REQUESTED (X and
complete as applicable)

(2) TYPE AIRCRAFT REQUESTED

(3) MILITARY SERVICE REQUESTED

ANY (X) SPECIFIC (Optional)

ALL (X)

SPECIFIC (Optional)

a. FLYOVER (See paragraph 5 of
Instructions)
b. STATIC DISPLAY (See paragraph
6 of Instructions)
c. SINGLE AIRCRAFT DEMONSTRATION
(See paragraph 8 of Instructions)
Is this request for an air show?
YES

NO

d. OTHER AERIAL SUPPORT
(i.e. Parachute Demo, SAR Demo)
e. AERIAL DEMONSTRATION TEAM (X all
requested. See Instructions.)

(a) PRIMARY DATE
(YYYYMMDD)

(b) ALTERNATE DATE(S) (YYYYMMDD)

U.S. ARMY GOLDEN KNIGHTS

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

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U.S. NAVY BLUE ANGELS
U.S. NAVY LEAP FROGS

YES

U.S. AIR FORCE THUNDERBIRDS

NO

U.S. AIR FORCE WINGS OF BLUE
OTHER (Specify)

2. INCLUSIVE DATES/TIME OF EVENT (YYYYMMDD/0:00 a.m. or p.m.)
START DATE

END DATE

REHEARSAL DATE (required for
air shows/open houses)

TIME

CHECK IF 1-DAY EVENT

SECTION II - EVENT AND SITE INFORMATION
3.a. EVENT TITLE (to include if air show)
c. SITE CITY, STATE AND ZIP CODE

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

d. SITE ELEVATION
(Feet above sea level)

f. ARRESTING GEAR WITHIN
REQUIRED DISTANCE
(X one)

e. RUNWAY
LENGTH X WIDTH

YES

g. TYPE OF SITE (e.g.,
airport, park, lake, etc.)

NO

i. We agree to provide local military recruiters, at no
charge, prime space at the event for recruiting
purposes.
SIGNATURE:

h. EXPLAIN RECRUITING SUPPORT (Including local Armed Forces point of contact if applicable.)

j. WEBSITE AND SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES FOR EVENT: (Contact aircraft/parachute team for specific unit or Service level social medial platform handles and hashtags.)
WEBSITE
FACEBOOK
INSTAGRAM
TWITTER
OTHER

k. IS THERE CIVILIAN AERIAL PARTICIPATION PLANNED FOR THE EVENT? (X one)

YES

NO

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

b. TITLE

c. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

d. SIGNATURE

e. DATE SIGNED (YYYYMMDD)

5. ATTENDANCE
a. PROJECTED

b. PRIOR EVENT

6. PLANNED MEDIA COVERAGE (X as applicable)
TELEVISION

RADIO

REGIONAL

PRINT

NATIONAL

NONE

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SOCIAL MEDIA

YOUR MEDIA/PR POC (Name/telephone/email):
NAME
TELEPHONE
EMAIL

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SECTION III - REQUESTER INFORMATION
7. LOCAL REQUESTING ORGANIZATION (not contracted event promoter, airboss, or others not directly employed by
event requesting organization)
a. NAME (Include website)

b. TYPE (X one)
PROFIT
NONPROFIT

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

b. NAME (Last, First, Middle Initial)

c. RANK (If military)

MS.

d. PHONE NUMBERS (Include area code)
(1) TELEPHONE NO.

e. E-MAIL ADDRESS

(2) CELL PHONE NO.

(3) DSN

YES

NO

9. IS EVENT OFFICIALLY SUPPORTED BY LOCAL GOVERNMENT (X one)
10. WILL YOU PROVIDE A POST-EVENT REPORT ON REQUEST? (X one)
11. DOES REQUESTING ORGANIZATION PERMIT MEMBERSHIP WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN,
RELIGION, AGE, DISABILITY, SEX, GENDER IDENTITY, OR SEXUAL ORIENTATION? (X one)
12. WILL ALL ASPECTS OF THIS EVENT BE AVAILABLE TO ALL PERSONS WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR,
NATIONAL ORIGIN, RELIGION, AGE, DISABILITY, SEX, GENDER IDENTITY, OR SEXUAL ORIENTATION? (X one)
13. WILL THE EVENT BE OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC? (X one)

SECTION IV - FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION COORDINATION
(This Section is not required for static displays. Requester may submit a completed FAA Form 7711 (safety form) along with this form in
lieu of obtaining a FSDO signature in this section. However, the FSDO contact name and number MUST be included here.)
FOR THIS EVENT TO BE CONSIDERED FOR U.S. MILITARY SUPPORT, THE REQUESTER 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 REQUESTER 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 requester for submission to DoD. Requesters will allow a minimum of 45 days for
FAA review and completion.
14. FLIGHT STANDARDS DISTRICT OFFICE REVIEW
I have reviewed the requested activity in Section I and determined that: (X and complete as applicable)

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a. FAA/OTHER GOVERNMENTAL WAIVER IS NOT REQUIRED.

b. WAIVER IS REQUIRED FOR THE FOLLOWING AERIAL ACTIVITIES 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 REQUESTER. (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.
15. 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 requester 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.
16. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS (Mandatory if FARs are waived) (Explain the desired effects of U.S. military participation in this event and how it will be
amplified via social media)

17. COORDINATING OFFICIAL
a. NAME (Last, First, Middle Initial)

b. FLIGHT STANDARDS DISTRICT OFFICE

d. TITLE AND SIGNATURE

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c. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

e. DATE SIGNED (YYYYMMDD)

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

19. CHARGES AND FEES (Specify the monetary amounts charged below.)
a. ADMISSION

b. PARKING

e. DOES EVENT RAISE
FUNDS? (X one)

c. SEATING

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

YES (Complete 20.f. and
20.g.)

(2) EXPENSES

NO

(3) PRIZES

d. OTHER (Specify)

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

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

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

b. MOST RECENT DoD DEMONSTRATION TEAM
(If any) AND YEAR OF PERFORMANCE
(e.g., Blue Angels, Thunderbirds, Golden Knights; year)

c. LIST CIVILIAN AND MILITARY AIRCRAFT AT THE LAST
EVENT

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SECTION VI - SUPPORT

(For all requests other than flyovers, which could include air shows, open houses, some static displays, and non-air show flyovers if the unit is not local.)
21. THE REQUESTER AGREES TO: (Initial each applicable item signifying acceptance. Lack of initials
renders the event ineligible for all support other than flyovers.)

APPLICABLE?
(If yes, enter 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
REQUESTER (air shows and open houses only).

YES

NO

b. PAY COSTS AS OUTLINED ON PAGE 5, PARAGRAPHS 7, 8, AND 9 OF INSTRUCTIONS, AS
APPLICABLE.

YES

NO

c. PROVIDE OR REIMBURSE TRANSPORTATION, MEALS, AND LODGING COSTS (including
pre-event visits) FOR ARMED FORCES PARTICIPANTS, AS REQUIRED. (Reimbursement for
demonstration teams covered in paragraphs 7, 8, and 9 of Instructions.)

YES

NO

d. PROVIDE SUITABLE AIRCRAFT FUEL AT MILITARY CONTRACT PRICES (air shows and open
houses only). (Requester must pay all costs over military contract prices, including any
transportation and handling charges, if fuel is not available at such prices.)

YES

NO

e. PROVIDE SECURITY FOR AIRCRAFT AT EVENT SITE DURING ENTIRE STAY. (Certain assets
(such as the F-35) will require extensive security.)

YES

NO

f. PROVIDE MOBILE FIREFIGHTING, CRASH, GROUND-TO-AIR COMMUNICATIONS, MOBILE
ARRESTING GEAR, GROUND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT AS APPLICABLE PER SERVICE SPECIFIC
SUPPORT MANUALS, AT THE SHOW SITE FOR FLIGHT AND PARACHUTE DEMONSTRATIONS AND
STATIC DISPLAY AIRCRAFT (air shows and open houses only).

YES

NO

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.

YES

NO

h. PROVIDE TELEPHONE FACILITIES FOR NECESSARY OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS AT THE EVENT
SITE.

YES

NO

i. PROVIDE AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH AND AIRFIELD DIAGRAM UPON REQUEST.

YES

NO

j. WILL RUN EMERGENCY RESPONSE DRILL ON REHEARSAL DAY (air shows and open houses only).

YES

NO

INITIALS

SECTION VII - CERTIFICATION BY REQUESTER (Signature will expire the day after the date of event.)
22. PRESIDENT/CHAIRMAN OF REQUESTING ORGANIZATION/BASE OR WING COMMANDER (If civilian sponsored or military requested,
respectively; this will not be a contracted event promoter or others not directly employed by the event sponsoring organization.)
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 in support of community relations programs, flyovers, static displays and requests
for an aerial demonstration team (U.S. Army Golden Knights, U.S. Navy Leap Frogs,
U.S. Navy Blue Angels, or U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds), and U.S. Marine Corps, Army,
Navy and Air Force single-ship demonstration teams, 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 requester's responsibility to contact units and coordinate any possible military
unit participation. The event requester is required to inform all the other requested
Military Services once acceptance of any military aviation participation has been
confirmed.

7. (Continued) Section IV before submitting to each service individually per the instructions
listed in number nine of this page. The schedules will be released in December two years
prior to the season. Subsequent to public release of the schedules, teams will be rescheduled
if a scheduled event is cancelled, the original requesting organization is changed, or the
original event site is changed. Previously validated requests will automatically be
reconsidered.
NOTE: Several of the aerial demonstrations (teams and single-ship) and other aircraft
participating in events, have runway length, arresting gear, and other ground support
requirements that must be provided by the event organizer. Refer to Military Service-specific
support manuals for details before requesting support. Military Services should provide
arresting gear, ground support equipment, and security support (as applicable) to civilian air
shows supporting approved DoD jet or single-ship demonstration team performances, static
display aircraft, etc. This support ensures the safety and security of the performing military
2. Do not use this form to request flyovers for military funeral honors. Information on
teams. Arresting gear support should be requested and coordinated between the air show
requesting military funeral honors support may be found at
https://www.militaryonesource.mil/leaders-service-providers/casualty-assistance/military- point of contact and the major commands that provide mobile arresting gear in accordance
with the applicable policies of the Military Department being asked to provide the equipment.
funeral-honors/.
Funding the transportation of arresting gear, installation, removal, and ground support
equipment will be the responsibility of the air show.
3. Uniformed members of the military, DoD civilians or DoD contractor employees must
not be the point of contact or event site certifier for non-military hosted events. This form
must be completed by the requesting organization who is responsible for conducting the 8. Requests for single aircraft demonstrations (e.g., F-22, F-18, Harrier) will be considered
for events as described in paragraph 7 (1) through (4) above. Army single aircraft
event. 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 demonstrations must be received for processing at least 60 days prior to the event. Air Force
single aircraft demonstration requests are due July 1 of the year prior to the event with the
require FAA coordination. Complete Sections I - III and V - VII, and forward the form to
schedule announced for the following year in December. Navy single aircraft demonstration
the nearest Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) for completion of Section IV. To
requests must be received by July 1 of the year preceding the year of the event. USMC
locate nearest FSDO, visit FAA's website at http://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/
Harrier AV-8B, Osprey MV-22, and Lightning II F-35B demonstration or static display
field_offices/fsdo/.
requests must be received by August 26 of the year preceding the year of the event. The
Harrier demonstration can only be performed over a prepared hard surface or open water.
4. The local requesting organization is responsible for the accurate completion of the
form and conducting the event. The organization must consult with the event site
(Scheduled Harrier events will receive two aircraft, one for demonstration and one for static
authority. At no time should a contractor for an event complete this form. The information 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 requester. Social
on this form must be typed or printed in ink, and is used to evaluate the event for
media coverage, at a minimum, is expected for all flyovers and static displays. Each Service
compliance with public law and Department of Defense policies, and to determine its
will provide social media hashtags and handles to be used.
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
9. Civilian-sponsored requests for the U.S. Army parachute team, the "Golden Knights," are
cost to the U.S. Government. Requesters will consult with local military recruiters and
considered for events open to the public such as air shows, sporting events, fairs, and other
provide, at no cost, prime space for recruiting activities in an area or location close to
outdoor events that help connect the public with America's Army and enhance the U.S.
branch related static displays, branch related performance team and/or that allows for
Army's marketing and engagement efforts. Appearances on military installations are only
60-90% of event foot traffic to pass by while traveling from entrance to viewing area.
approved in support of official "open house" programs. All requesters, military and civilian,
Department of Defense is unable to support events for which the request is intended to
must provide vehicles, hotel rooms, and a daily show fee. The show fee must be received 60
make a business profit. Events which have an admission charge, or other associated
days before the event or it will be cancelled. Contact the Golden Knights for the current year's
charges, do not necessarily preclude military participation. Military commands cannot
participate in events which charge admission unless the military participation is incidental support manual which includes the most up-to-date information on support requirements and
current show fee. The Golden Knights' show schedule is released in mid-January
to the event, and not the primary attraction. Incomplete forms, or forms submitted late,
approximately 30 days after the International Council of Air Shows (ICAS) convention. After
cannot be considered and will be returned to the requester's representative.
the official schedule is released, the Golden Knights consider additional performances if the
5. Flyover requests will be considered for aviation-oriented events (i.e., air shows, airport event is requested at least 60 days prior to the event and there is a team available. In the
event of a cancellation, previously submitted requests are automatically considered. The
anniversaries or aviation related dedication events), or for patriotic observances held in
conjunction with Armed Forces Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, POW/MIA
show requester completes Section I, II, III, V, and VII of this form and forwards the form to the
nearest FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) for completion of Section IV. Please
Recognition Day, or Veterans Day (event must be within seven days of the actual
holiday date to be considered). Flyovers are limited to aircraft formations of the providing send the completed form to the contact listed below.
Military Service policy. Sports events with a military appreciation theme will be
considered on a case-by-case basis by the requested Military Service. Requesters of
10. All Air Force requests must be made via the Air Force Aerial Events Website, https://
events other than air shows and open houses are prohibited from scheduling
www.airshows.pa.hq.af.mil. For Army, Navy or Marine Corps support, requester must
more than one Service to conduct the flyover. Once a military organization
complete the DD Form 2535 and follow the submission instructions as noted below.
confirms flyover support, requester must than notify any other Military Service
Additional DD Forms 2535 may be obtained through the office(s) listed below, through the
requested so they will not participate In the same event. The Blue Angels and
nearest military installation public affairs office, or on the Internet at https://www.esd.whs.mil/
Thunderbirds generally do not perform flyovers. Requests for flyovers must be received
Directives/forms/dd2500_2999/. For legibility reasons, event requesters are highly
for processing at least 60 days prior to the event for full consideration by the Services.
encouraged to fill out applicable information on-line prior to printing form out.
Requests received closer than 30 days will not allow adequate planning for some
organizations to support. 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 is generally reserved for select national military observances that are
solemn and commemorative in nature, or for military funeral services as determined by
NAVY:
ARMY:
the Military Services' individual policies.
Navy Office of Community Outreach
Community Relations Division
Attn: Aviation Support
HQDA, Office of the Chief, Public Affairs
6. Requests for aircraft static displays will only be considered for air shows, airport
5722 Integrity Drive, Bldg 456-3
events, expositions and fairs, and public events which contribute to the public knowledge 1500 Army Pentagon, Room 1D470
Millington, TN 38054
Washington, DC 20310-1500
of Armed Forces equipment and capabilities (including recruiting and ROTC events).
(901) 874-5803 (voice)
[email protected]
Complete Sections I-Ill and V-VII (Section IV is not applicable when requesting static
Submit completed forms via email at
www.army.mil/comrel
displays only). Requests must be made from the requesting organization in accordance
[email protected]
with each Military Service's policy in paragraph 10 of these instructions. The requester
U.S.
Army
Parachute
Team
www.outreach.navy.mil
must satisfy all safety and operational requirements for the requested aircraft. Requests
Attn: Show Scheduler
received closer than 60 days (90 days for Marine Corps support) will not allow adequate
P.O. Box 73712
AIR FORCE:
planning for some organizations to support.
Fort Bragg, NC 28307-0126
Office of the Secretary of the Air Force
(910) 907-3025 (fax)
Office of Public Affairs (SAF/PA)
7. Civilian-sponsored requests for performances by a flight demonstration team (Blue
[email protected]
1690 Air Force Pentagon
Angels and Thunderbirds) will be considered only for events which are: (1) aviation
Washington, DC 20330
oriented (e.g., air shows, airport events, historical aviation events); (2) planning civilian
(703) 695-9664 (voice)
For instructions on how to request Army
aviation participation; (3) open to all Military Services for participation, and (4) held
[email protected]
assets, please visit:
during the air show season (mid-March to mid-November). A partial reimbursement cost
www.army.mil/comrel/assetrequests
Submit request online at
(lodging and meals) per official demonstration (including any performance where
www.airshows.pa.hq.af.mil
admission is charged to view a team) is payable by non-military requesters as indicated MARINE CORPS:
in the team support manual. Appearances on a military installation or requested by a
For instructions on how to request
military organization will only be approved in support of an official installation "open
Marine Corps assets, please visit
house" program (no admission charge/entrance fee). All event requesters are required to www.marines.mil/community
comply with all aspects of the team support manual, as applicable. Requests for the U.S. (703) 614-1034 (voice)
Navy Blue Angels and Thunderbirds must be received by July 1 of the year that is two
Submit completed forms via email to
years preceding the year of the event. Complete Sections I-Ill and V-VII, and forward the
[email protected]
form to the nearest FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) for completion of

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