REQUEST FOR ARMED FORCES PARTICIPATION IN PUBLIC EVENTS
(NON-AVIATION)
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
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)
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.)
11. IS THIS EVENT BEING USED TO RAISE FUNDS FOR ANY PURPOSE?
(If so, specify how funds will be distributed.)
10. IS THERE ANY CHARGE? (e.g., admission, parking, etc. If so, specify.)
NO
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)
SECTION II - SPONSORING ORGANIZATION DATA
13. NAME AND WEBSITE OF SPONSORING ORGANIZATION
YES
NO(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
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?
17. SPONSOR'S REPRESENTATIVE (Please PRINT all contact information.)
a. NAME (Include Mr./Ms./Military Rank) b. ADDRESS (Street, City, State, ZIP Code)
c. PRIMARY TELEPHONE
(Include area 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.
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
a. SIGNATURE OF SPONSOR'S REPRESENTATIVE b. DATE SIGNED (YYYYMMDD)
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.
DD FORM 2536, DEC 2016
PREVIOUS EDITION IS OBSOLETE.
a. Fund the standard Military Services allowance for meals, quarters, and incidental expenses for Armed Forces participants?
c. PRINT NAME AND TITLE
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based communities at large.)
YES
b. HAS DoD SUPPORTED THIS EVENT IN THE PAST? (If so, specify previous
ATTENDANCE
b. MEDIA COVERAGE (X all that apply)
Local Regional National
POLITICAL EVENT
c. VIP ATTENDANCE (X if applicable)
b. Fund transportation costs, meals, and hotel accommodations for unit representatives to visit the site prior to the event?
Is the sponsor offering to: (X appropriate box for each item.)
YES NO
b. DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING APPLY TO YOUR EVENT? (X all that apply.)
RELIGIOUS EVENT IDEOLOGICAL EVENT
military support.)
OMB No. 0704-0290
OMB approval expires
November 30, 2019
