AFI51-903_USAFASUP — Dissident And Protest Activities

AFI51-903_USAFASUP governs approval procedures and conditions for protest activities, including literature distribution, on Air Force Academy property.

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  • Publication number: AFI51-903_USAFASUP
  • Title: DISSIDENT AND PROTEST ACTIVITIES
  • Date: 2018-04-11

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The publication sets visitor-hour, location, noise, conduct, and site-restoration conditions for permitted activities. It requires written permit requests with event, attendance, facilities, distributed-material, and other compliance information, and addresses permit approval or denial.

Applies to: This publication applies to all Air Force, civilian, and contractor personnel.

Topics covered

  • Protest activities
  • Literature distribution
  • Visitor hours
  • Demonstration permits
  • Event facilities
  • Sidewalk and traffic restrictions

Questions and answers

When can demonstrations or literature distribution take place at the Air Force Academy?

Activities under section 6.3.1. will only be allowed during periods when the Academy is observing standard visitor hours, typically every day from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. but subject to change without notice as directed by the installation commander or their designee.

How far from building entrances must demonstrators stay?

Maintain a distance of no less than one hundred feet (100 ft.) from the outside of building entrances, gates, or steps leading to the building entrances or gates, without impeding or blocking pedestrian traffic.

How early must a protest permit request be submitted?

Prior to any protest or dissident activity, individuals must request a permit in writing not less than thirty (30) calendar days before but no more than twelve (12) months prior to the date the event under paragraph 6.3.1. is scheduled to begin.

What conduct is prohibited during permitted activities?

Individuals may not conduct themselves in a manner that is disorderly, violent, boisterous, or tumultuous.

What happens when a permit application is denied?

A notice of denial shall set forth the grounds upon which the permit was denied and, where feasible, shall contain a proposal for measures by which the applicant may cure any defects in the application or otherwise procure a permit. (paragraph 2)

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