AFI35-105_USAFASUP_I — Community Relations

AFI35-105_USAFASUP_I governs procedures for planning and executing Air Force community relations and civic outreach programs.

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  • Publication number: AFI35-105_USAFASUP_I
  • Title: COMMUNITY RELATIONS
  • Date: 2021-05-12

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The publication addresses program approval, public events, military aircraft support, aerial demonstrations, tours, open houses, and public inquiries. It requires security and policy review for speeches, sets participation criteria, and establishes requirements for certain event requests and tour participants.

Applies to: This publication applies to all United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) personnel.

Topics covered

  • Community relations programs
  • Public event participation
  • Military aircraft support
  • Aerial demonstrations
  • Base tours and open houses
  • Distinguished visitor invitations
  • Public inquiries

Questions and answers

What criteria must planned community relations events meet?

To ensure every planned event complies with public law and DOD policy, at least one condition in each of the following participation criteria categories must be met: Program, Sponsor, Support, and Site. (paragraph 6)

Can government facilities be provided to non-DOD civilians for community relations events?

Providing government facilities such as housing and messing at government expense to non-DOD civilians is a prohibited type of selective benefit or favor. (paragraph 3)

When may Air Force members appear in uniform at local community events?

Air Force members may appear in uniform at local community-wide, civic-sponsored events only when the approving commander believes participation is appropriate and in good taste; the individuals volunteer for the assignment; there is no interference with military duties or operations; participation involves no additional cost to the government; and the event meets the basic participation criteria below. (paragraph 3)

How far in advance must non-aviation-related flyover exception requests be submitted?

Requests for non-aviation-related event exceptions-topolicy flyovers and single ship tactical demonstrations should reach SAF/PAY at least 45 days before the event. (paragraph 6)

Are aerial events authorized at off-base retirement or change-of-command ceremonies?

Aerial events for retirement or change of command ceremonies are not authorized at any off-base locations.

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