EGLINAFBI33-103 — Public Address (PA) Systems

EGLINAFBI33-103 governs public address systems support, customer responsibilities, and procedures for requesting support at Eglin Air Force Base.

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  • Publication number: EGLINAFBI33-103
  • Title: Public Address (PA) Systems
  • Date: 2016-07-13

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EGLINAFBI33-103 defines fixed, portable, official, unofficial, routine, short-notice, and emergency PA requests. It establishes support levels, equipment sign-out and training requirements, priority handling, and restrictions on unauthorized events.

Applies to: This instruction applies to commanders, chiefs of staff agencies and all persons requesting PA systems support on Eglin AFB.

Topics covered

  • Public address systems
  • Portable PA equipment
  • Official and unofficial functions
  • PA request timing
  • Unauthorized events
  • PA support levels
  • Fixed PA equipment
  • Priority mission requirements

Questions and answers

What mission requirements take priority over PA support?

All outages affecting, or potentially affecting mission effectiveness will have priority over PA support. (paragraph 3)

Who receives PA systems support at Eglin Air Force Base?

The 96th Communications Squadron (96 CS) will provide PA systems support to host and associate/tenant units at Eglin AFB.

What types of events are considered unofficial functions?

Portable PA support for events such as unit parties, picnics, and sporting events are considered unofficial and can only be supported with authorization from the 96th Communications Squadron, Operations Flight (96 CS/SCO). (paragraph 1)

Which events will not receive PA support?

The 96 CS will not provide PA support to events determined to be unauthorized events. (paragraph 2)

When does the 96 CS provide audio support to official functions?

The 96 CS will provide audio support to official functions where wing commander/ equivalent or above officiate. (paragraph 2)

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