LAKENHEATHI52-101 — Facility Usage And Scheduling

LAKENHEATHI52-101 governs the use and scheduling of Base Chapel and Spiritual Life Center facilities at RAF Lakenheath and RAF Feltwell.

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  • Publication number: LAKENHEATHI52-101
  • Title: FACILITY USAGE AND SCHEDULING
  • Date: 2023-10-05

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It covers event types, facility-use priorities, approval authority, room restrictions, occupancy limits, decorations, equipment, alcohol, and room restoration. It requires completed Lakenheath Form 22 requests, advance submission, written approval, and specified safeguards for events attended by unaccompanied children.

Applies to: It applies to all units and personnel assigned to 48th Fighter Wing who utilize chapel facilities.

Topics covered

  • Chapel facility scheduling
  • Event usage priorities
  • Wedding and personal events
  • Facility request requirements
  • Room occupancy limits
  • Chapel decorations
  • Alcohol at chapel facilities
  • Unaccompanied children at events

Questions and answers

Which events receive priority for chapel facilities?

Religious/chapel events always have precedence over non-religious/non-chapel events. (paragraph 3)

Can wedding receptions be held in chapel facilities?

Personal events such as parties, wedding receptions, baby showers, etc. cannot be held in chapel facilities. (paragraph 3)

What form is required for chapel facility events?

All events require a completed Lakenheath Form 22, to be e-mailed to 48fw. hcscheduling@us.af.mil. (paragraph 4)

How far in advance must chapel facility requests be submitted?

All facility requests must be submitted two full days prior to the event. (paragraph 4)

What is required when unaccompanied children aged 17 or under attend an event?

If unaccompanied children aged 17 or under will attend an event, the requester will confirm that a specified volunteer with a current and completed background check IAW AFI 34-144, Child and Youth Programs and DoDI 1402.05, Background Checks on Individuals in DoD Child Care Services Programs will always be present and that no children will be left unattended at any time. (paragraph 4)

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