Public Affairs

Question 1

What is a Patriotic Opener?

Answer 1

Musical program, prior to colors, approximately 15 to 20 minutes in duration that will be limited to military and patriotic selections.

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Question 2

The musical program shall include the national anthem unless the ceremony includes?

Answer 2

The Pledge of Allegiance

Question 3

The Army Field Band is located?

Answer 3

Fort Mead, MD

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Question 4

The Navy Band is located?

Answer 4

Washington DC, Navy Yard

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Question 5

The United States Marine Band is located?

Answer 5

Washington DC, Marine Barracks

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Question 6

The Air Force Band is located?

Answer 6

Washington DC, Bolling AFB

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Question 7

Overseas band tours normally should not exceed this many days?

Answer 7

15 days

*Tours to a single location shall not normally exceed 7 days.

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Question 8

Who establishes the possible spring and fall musical tour date ranges when those trips are funded by the Operations and Maintenance accounts?

Answer 8

OASD(PA)

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Question 9

When can a military musical group support a non-Federal event?

Answer 9

When those events are NOT used for fund raising.

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Question 10

True or False?

Military musicians shall not be placed in competition with commercial musicians.

Answer 10

True

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Question 11

What conditions must be met for a military band to support a request by another U.S. Government agency?

Answer 11

That agency is responsible for all costs which include:

Meals, lodging and transportation.

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Question 12

True or False?

A military band providing support at a charitable fund-raising event for a non-Federal entity is ok.

Answer 12

False. It is inappropriate because they convey a strong visual DOD endorsement.

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Question 13

DOD musical support of events sponsored by non-Federal entities is limited to?

Answer 13

Patriotic or military music only.

Background, dinner, dance, or other social music is not authorized on base or off.

*Music conferences or seminars are the exception.

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Question 14

What is ASD(PA)?

Answer 14

Assistant Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs

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Question 15

No event shall receive the support of more than one band without the approval of what office?

Answer 15

ASD(PA)

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Question 16

Why are military bands not allowed to perform background, dinner, and dance music for non-Federal entities?

Answer 16

This would put military bands in direct competition with commercial groups.

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Question 17

True or False?

Military bands can provide background music at memorial services.

Answer 17

False

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Question 18

Who authorizes special bands to produce recordings for sale?

Answer 18

ASD(PA)

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Question 19

Who authorizes military bands to participate in Recordings with civilians for commercial sale?

Answer 19

ASD(PA)

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Question 20

When are military musical units allowed to perform as back up support for non-DOD entertainers?

Answer 20

When they perform as a featured participant and is not in competition with commercial bands.

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Question 21

What three groups must give approval for a CONUS band to perform OCONUS?

Answer 21

• ASD(PA)
• Combatant Commander
• Host nation

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Question 22

Who authorizes CONUS bands to perform foreign national anthems in a ETP situation?

Answer 22

OASD(PA(DCR and PL))
Directorate for Community Relations and Public Liaison

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Question 23

At what two events would a CONUS band be authorized to perform foreign national anthems?

Answer 23

• When senior government officials actively participate, and hold rank that requires honors for the official ceremony.
• Sporting Events

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Question 24

Who can authorize an OCONUS band to perform a foreign national anthem?

Answer 24

The Combatant Commander

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Question 25

True or False?

A full schedule during any given year is defined as an average of at least two daily performances, except on travel days.

Answer 25

True

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Question 26

Request for Armed Forces Participation in Public Events Form?

Answer 26

DD 2536

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