ELLSWORTHAFBI17-210 — Radio Management

ELLSWORTHAFBI17-210 governs Public Address support procedures for personnel and units assigned to Ellsworth Air Force Base.

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  • Publication number: ELLSWORTHAFBI17-210
  • Title: RADIO MANAGEMENT
  • Date: 2022-02-15

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It covers official and unofficial functions, portable PA equipment, support responsibilities, and customer support requirements. It requires equipment sign-out and inventory, advance requests, event-area preparation, and ancillary support.

Applies to: It establishes procedures and provides guidance for Public Address support for all personnel assigned to the 28th Bomb Wing (28 BW), associated units, and tenant units assigned to Ellsworth Air Force Base (EAFB).

Topics covered

  • Public Address support
  • Official functions
  • Unofficial functions
  • Portable PA systems
  • PA equipment sign-out
  • Event-area preparation
  • PA support requests

Questions and answers

What official functions can receive Public Address support?

Official Functions: Events directly related to military or Federal Government missions or activities. These include change of command ceremonies, retirement ceremonies, award ceremonies, commander’s calls, parades, dining in/out functions, Community College of the Air Force/Airman Leadership School graduations, and distinguished visitor support. (paragraph 3)

How far in advance must PA support requests be submitted?

Requests for PA support will be to the 28 CS Communications Focal Point organization box, 28CS.CSC@us.af.mil, no later than 10 days prior to event. (paragraph 4)

What must happen before portable PA equipment is released?

All equipment items will be inventoried prior to release to the user and upon return. 28 CS/SCOT will provide system operation and capabilities instruction to the user prior to release of equipment. (paragraph 4)

What is required of the requestor before PA setup begins?

Ensure the event area is prepared (stage set, flags, tables, chairs, static displays in place, etc.) before PA set up can begin. (paragraph 4)

What are portable PA systems designed for?

Portable PA systems are designed for voice projection and are to be employed primarily as speech/music amplification systems. (paragraph 4)

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