AVIANOABI33-101 — Public Address Support

AVIANOABI33-101 governs Air Force-owned fixed public address systems on Aviano Air Base and related equipment and support.

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  • Publication number: AVIANOABI33-101
  • Title: PUBLIC ADDRESS SUPPORT
  • Date: 2020-06-23

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It covers temporary setup, maintenance agreements, new equipment, and portable system support for official and unofficial functions. It also defines support limits for fixed, mobile, and portable systems, including case-by-case exceptions and equipment sign-out requirements.

Applies to: This instruction applies to all units and staff agencies operating on Aviano Air Base.

Topics covered

  • Public address systems
  • PA equipment procurement
  • Temporary PA support
  • Official functions
  • Unofficial functions
  • Mobile PA systems
  • Portable PA systems
  • Fixed PA systems

Questions and answers

Who is responsible for temporary setup and maintenance of Air Force-owned PA equipment?

The 31st Communications Squadron, Radio Frequency Transmission Systems work center (31 CS/SCOT) is responsible for temporary set-up and maintenance of all 31 CS owned PA equipment on Aviano Air Base. (paragraph 1)

What PA support is provided for official 31 FW and DoD functions?

The 31 CS/SCOT will provide mobile PA systems and technicians for all official 31 FW and DoD functions requiring PA support on Aviano AB property. (paragraph 3)

When are official functions at facilities with fixed PA systems excluded from mobile support?

Official functions at facilities having fixed PA systems whose maintenance is under civilian contract will not be supported with mobile PA systems or technicians unless the 31 CS/CC or delegated authority determines the existing equipment is inadequate or improper. (paragraph 3)

How are unofficial PA support requests handled?

Mobile PA support for unofficial, nonprofit, private, civic and charitable organizations is authorized only IAW AFI 65-106. These types of PA events will be supported on a caseby-case basis depending on manning and equipment availability. (paragraph 3)

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