Updated on Jan. 31, 2025
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), complete the form below. Honor Guard Secondary Events submissions require 30 days to process, and or not guaranteed. 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.
- 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.
- Submitting this request does not guarantee participation.
- 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.
- I will spell out each acronym.
- DOD Participation is subject to last-minute cancellation due to mission requirements with little-or- no notice. A back-up plan is highly recommended.
- I certify I am 18 years old or older.
- 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.
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