GRANDFORKSAFBI33-101 — Public Address (pa) Support

GRANDFORKSAFBI33-101 governs Public Address support from the 319th Communications Squadron on Grand Forks Air Force Base.

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  • Publication number: GRANDFORKSAFBI33-101
  • Title: PUBLIC ADDRESS (PA) SUPPORT
  • Date: 2019-08-19

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It defines full-service and self-help PA support, identifies authorized and unauthorized events, and establishes support request requirements. It also covers equipment, training, event support, and priority conflicts with command and control missions.

Applies to: This instruction applies to all units assigned to the 319th Reconnaissance Wing (319 RW) and tenant units.

Topics covered

  • Public Address support
  • Authorized PA events
  • Unauthorized PA events
  • Full-service support
  • Self-help PA equipment
  • PA support requests
  • Military ceremonial music

Questions and answers

What events are unauthorized for PA support?

Unauthorized PA events are those events that are purely social in nature and not directly related to missions. Unauthorized events will not receive PA support from 319 CS/SCOT. (paragraph 2)

How far in advance must PA requests be submitted?

Submit PA requests at least 10 duty days prior to the event. (paragraph 3)

What happens to PA requests submitted less than 10 duty days before an event?

PA requests submitted less than 10 duty days prior to event are considered short-notice and will be supported on a case-by-case basis. (paragraph 3)

What does full-service PA support include?

Full-service: 319 CS/SCOT will set up and run the PA equipment for the event. (paragraph 1)

What does self-help PA support require from the user?

Self-help: 319 CS/SCOT will sign out and provide training on PA equipment to the user. The user operates the PA equipment for the event and assumes responsibility for the signed out equipment. (paragraph 1)

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