DAFMAN35-106 — Music, Ceremonies, And Accessions

DAFMAN35-106 governs Department of the Air Force music, ceremonies, accessions, bands, uniforms, marching, and instruments.

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  • Publication number: DAFMAN35-106
  • Title: MUSIC, CEREMONIES, AND ACCESSIONS
  • Date: 2022-09-14

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The manual covers band history and missions, ceremonial uniforms, marching, instruments, ceremonies, and accessions. Compliance with the publication is mandatory, and it identifies waiver authorities for applicable requirements.

Applies to: It applies to the Regular Air Force, Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve and the United States Space Force.

Topics covered

  • Band history and missions
  • Ceremonial uniforms
  • Manual of marching
  • Manual of instruments
  • Ceremonial music
  • Ceremonies
  • Accessions procedures

Questions and answers

How are the United States Space Force and Air Force Reserve supported for bands?

The United States Space Force and the Air Force Reserve do not have bands but rather are supported by Regular Air Force bands.

Can supplements be written for Air Force bands?

Specific ceremonial requirement supplements may be written for The United States Air Force Band and The United States Air Force Academy Band.

Where must ceremonial requirement supplements be routed?

All supplements must be routed to the Office of Primary Responsibility listed above for coordination prior to certification and approval.

How are recommended changes to DAFMAN35-106 submitted?

Refer recommended changes and questions about this publication to the Office of Primary Responsibility listed above using the Department of the Air Force (DAF) Form 847, Recommendation for Change of Publication; route DAF Forms 847 from the field through the appropriate chain of command.

How must waiver requests be submitted?

Submit requests for waivers through the chain of command to the appropriate Tier waiver approval authority, or alternately, to the Publication OPR for non-tiered compliance items.

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