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DOD participation in public engagements

DOD/Armed Forces Participation in Public Engagements

Updated on Oct.21, 2024

Request for DOD/Armed Forces Participation in Public Events Form (Non-Aviation) 

Important: After you click on "Submit", scroll to the BOTTOM of the page. If you see an asterisk*, you need to go back through the form and answer the questions that *requires information to process. 

Use this form to request the Patrick SFB Honor Guard for Secondary Events Only, a National Anthem Singer, STEM Judge, Science Fair Judge, Drill Competition Judge, K-9 Demo, Representative in a Parade, Air and Space Force Recruiter, and/or DOD Equipment for participation in Public Events. One form should be filled out for each request being made. In other words, if you are requesting a STEM Judge and a National Anthem Singer at the same event then you will submit two forms. Events are allowed to receive the support of a color guard and no more than one other ceremonial unit. Exceptions require OATSD(PA) approval before commitments are made. Details will be evaluated in accordance with the DODI 5410.19 Community Outreach - Policy Overview & Evaluation Procedures - Vol 1 (CAO Sept 2021). 

If this is a Patrick SFB Honor Guard Secondary Event Support Request, Non-Funeral, continue reading. If not, you may skip to Instructions. 

The Patrick SFB Honor Guard is manned, funded, and Congressionally mandated to support military funeral honors. In order to support Secondary Events, (non-funerals), we have a team of former Honor Guard Airmen who, at times, volunteer their support. If you submit this request, we will seek volunteer support. Honor Guard Secondary Events submissions require 30 days to process. Military funeral honors take priority and a backup plan is suggested. Event coordinator must call 3 duty days prior to confirm support. For questions about Honor Guard, call 321-616-5937 or email PatrickHonorGuard@us.af.mil.  

Instructions:

  • You cannot save information on the form and come back to it later. Allow yourself 15-20 minutes to complete.
  • Submitting this request constitutes that you have read, understand, and agree to the following.
  1. This form should be submitted not less than 45 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.
  2. Submitting this request does not guarantee participation.
  3. In order to be considered, I must answer each question on this application. I understand that my request will not be processed until each question is answered. Unanswered questions will result in a delay and are subject to disapproval.
  4. I will spell out each acronym.
  5. DOD Participation is subject to last-minute cancellation due to mission requirements with little-or- no notice. A back-up plan is highly recommended.
  6. I certify I am 18 years old or older.
  7. I am acting on behalf of the requesting organization and certify that the information provided 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.

If you would like to request one of our Mission Partners/Tenant Unit Contact:

Mission Partners/Tenant Unit Contact: Brief Branch Website Email  Phone
Space Systems Command (SSC) U.S. Space Force www.LosAngeles.spaceforce.mil  SSC/Public Affairs Community Outreach sscpa.outreach@spaceforce.mil 310-653-3145
Space Systems Command - Assured Access to Space (SSC/AATS) U.S. Space Force www.LosAngeles.spaceforce.mil SSC/Public Affairs Community Outreach sscpa.outreach@spaceforce.mil 310-653-3145
Space Systems Command - Launch Execution Systems (SSC/AA) U.S. Space Force www.LosAngeles.spaceforce.mil SSC/Public Affairs Community Outreach sscpa.outreach@spaceforce.mil 310-653-3145
Space Systems Command - Servicing and Maneuver (SSC/AAA) U.S. Space Force www.LosAngeles.spaceforce.mil SSC/Public Affairs Community Outreach sscpa.outreach@spaceforce.mil 310-653-3145
Space Systems Command  (SSC/LE) U.S. Space Force www.LosAngeles.spaceforce.mil SSC/Public Affairs Community Outreach sscpa.outreach@spaceforce.mil 310-653-3145
Space Systems Command (SSC/S3) U.S. Space Force www.LosAngeles.spaceforce.mil SSC/Public Affairs Community Outreach sscpa.outreach@spaceforce.mil 310-653-3145
Space Training and Readiness Command  (STARCOM) U.S. Space Force  www.starcom.spaceforce.mil  HQ.STARCOM.PA@spaceforce.mil 719-552-2371
Air Force Technical Applications Center at Patrick Space Force Base (AFTAC) U.S. Air Force/STEM AF Technical Applications Center 16AF.PA.MediaOps@us.af.mil  321-494-7688
333rd Recruiting Squadron at Patrick Space Force Base + U.S. Air Force  (RSC) U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force Recruiting  www.recruiting.af.mil  Find an Air Force Recruiter Near Me - U.S. Air Force 321-494-9361
920th Rescue Wing at Patrick Space Force Base (RQW) U.S. Air Force/Aircraft www.920rqw.afrc.af.mil   920RQWPA@us.af.mil    321-494-0550
Defense Equal Opportunity Military Institute at Patrick Space Force Base (DEOMI) Equal Opportunity School House www.deomi.mil deomipa@us.af.mil 321-494-2853
Naval Ordnance Test Unit at Port Canaveral (NOTU) U.S. Navy www.navy.mil  NOTUPA@ssp.navy.mil 321-853-1200
Coast Guard at Port Canaveral  (UCG) U.S. Coast Guard MSU Canaveral United States Coast Guard > contact 321-868-4200
Air Force Agency for Modeling & Simulation, Orland (AF/A3) U.S. Air Force www.afams.af.mil  Contact Us 407-208-5800

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PART I: Sponsor Criteria - Page 31

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PART I, Section 2: Non-Federal/State/Local Agency Government Requests - Page 34

Does the requesting/sponsoring organization fit into any of the categories below? Select Yes or No.

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Part I, Section 2: (Continued) Does the requesting/sponsoring organization fit any of the categories below? Page 35

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PART II: (Continued) Does the event fit into any of the categories below? - Page 36

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PART II: (Continued) If you answered YES to the last question, does it fit any of the categories below? Categories/Questions 2-5 must also have a distinct patriotic or military-related component. - Page 37

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PART II: (Continued) - Page 38

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Admission Charge

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If you answered YES to the last question about admission charge/cost, please answer True or False to the following 3 questions. If you said NO to the last 3 questions, SKIP the next 3 questions to PART II - Continued - Page 39

PART II: (Continued) - Page 39

Fundraising

Part II: (Continued) DoD participation in fundraising events sponsored by businesses or business-related organizations, including nonprofit NFEs and sports organizations, is not necessarily prohibited. Fundraisers may be eligible for support only if all criteria below are met. - Page 39

PART III: Site Criteria - Page 41

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Is the event taking place at a site or venue that fits one of these four categories? Page 41

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