MACDILLAFBI17-210 — Ceremonial Public Address Support

MACDILLAFBI17-210 governs Ceremonial Public Address support from the 6th Communications Squadron at MacDill Air Force Base.

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  • Publication number: MACDILLAFBI17-210
  • Title: CEREMONIAL PUBLIC ADDRESS SUPPORT
  • Date: 2021-08-11

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It covers CPA support utilization, authorized and unauthorized functions, available systems, responsibilities, and support expectations. It requires organizations to submit requests, provide interface devices for testing, and follow procedures for fixed and portable systems.

Applies to: It applies to all MacDill Air Force Base (MAFB) agencies and tenants.

Topics covered

  • Ceremonial Public Address support
  • CPA support utilization
  • Authorized military functions
  • Portable loaner CPA systems
  • Fixed Public Address systems
  • CPA support requests

Questions and answers

Who gives final approval for CPA support requests?

The Commander, 6th Communications Squadron (6 CS/CC) will act as the final approval authority on all CPA support requests. (paragraph 2)

How far in advance must a CPA support request be submitted?

Submit CPA Support Request via the 6 CS base SharePoint at the web address: https://eim2.amc.af.mil/org/6cs/CustomerService/default.aspx at least 10 duty days prior to the event start date. (paragraph 2)

What does full CPA system support include?

Support includes equipment setup and teardown, audio equipment control/monitoring, audio signal mixing, and providing military ceremonial music for official functions. (paragraph 2)

When must CPA equipment be operational before an event?

Have all required CPA equipment set up and fully operational one hour prior to scheduled event start time. (paragraph 2)

Which facilities have fixed Public Address systems?

Fixed PA systems are provided in the following facilities: Davis Conference Center, Base Theater, Surf’s Edge Club and Base Chapel. (paragraph 2)

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