Requesting Army Assets
AERIAL SUPPORT REQUESTS
A current DoD Form 2535 "Request for Military Aerial Support" must be thoroughly completed to get you started on your request for an aircraft flyover, air show static display, tactical aircraft exhibit, post open house, or parachute demonstration. This form must be completed and signed by the sponsoring organization, certified by the "owner" of the event site and approved by the local Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) before submission to Army Public Affairs.
FAA coordination
FAA coordination is not required for aerial events in Canada or for static displays only. You should be able to find your area FSDO's address in your local phone directory under Government or via the Federal Aviation Administration web site.
Securing assets
Please submit your completed and signed DD Form 2535 at least 90 days in advance of the event. Incomplete forms and requests received within 14 days of the event will not be considered. We do not schedule specific aircraft or units for specific events. We determine the eligibility of the event itself for potential support. It's the requester's responsibility to coordinate the possible participation of Army, Army Reserve and Army National Guard flying units once Army Public Affairs has determined eligibility.
Real world mission
Requesters must recognize that "real-world" contingencies and training requirements take precedence over public events and any aircraft assets "promised," may be required to perform their assigned tasking and therefore, subject to non-availability at the last moment.
Submitting your request
You can mail or fax the first 3 pages of the DoD Form 2535 directly to
Office of the Chief of Public Affairs
ATTN: Community Relations Team
1500 Army Pentagon, 1D470
Washington, DC 20310-1500
Phone (703) 695-2057
Fax (703) 695-6253 or (703) 614-3354
For requests to other services, you may use the contacts listed here.
For information about the Golden Knights Parachute Team, click here.
For a list of contacts in your local state area, please refer to:
State National Guard Homepages or United States Army Reserve by using the "Unit & Command Locator" here.
OTHER ARMY SUPPORT REQUESTS
Citizens and community organizations can also request other Army participation - such as a military band, color guard, exhibits, or a speaker - with a DD Form 2536 "Request for Armed Forces Participation in Public Events" which can be downloaded here.
Submitting your request
This form should be submitted to the appropriate. military service not less than 30 nor more than 90 days in advance of a scheduled program. Instructions on the back of the DD 2536 form are currently being updated Please do not mail or fax the form to the Pentagon in Washington, DC. Submit your completed request for Army support to the Army Public Affairs Office at the installation closest to the event.
For a list of contacts in your local state area, please refer to:
State National Guard Homepages or United States Army Reserve by using the "Unit & Command Locator" here.
For information about military bands and to find a band located close to the event, refer to the Army Bands Online website here.
Real world mission
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 Dept. of Defense 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.
No cost to the government
Department of Defense policies require that Armed Forces participation in public events will be provided at no additional cost to the Government. The sponsor is required to pay, when necessary, the standard military services allowance for quarters and meals for all Armed Forces participants and for other services which have been determined in advance and agreed to by the sponsor.
Support recruiting
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. More information about Army Bands can be found at http://bands.army.mil
Limited resources
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.