Definitions Flashcards

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additional cost to the government

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Costs incurred solely because of participation in or support of an unbudgeted activity or event. Examples include unbudgeted expense for booth space at an air show or sporting event or for personnel (or equipment) travel and transportation, meals and lodging for military personnel away from government messes, and civilian per diem and overtime pay. Costs such as pay and allowances of personnel (excluding overtime) are generally not considered additional costs to the government.

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aerial events.

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Aerial demonstrations designed to portray performance techniques by a single aircraft or group of aircraft or personnel. Such demonstrations include, but are not limited to, air- to-air refueling, helicopter flight techniques, maximum performance takeoff, performance record demonstrations, parachute jumps, air delivery of equipment, assault aircraft demonstrations, tactical helicopter troop landings, air rescue demonstrations, flyovers, capability demonstrations, static displays, and aircraft rappelling demonstrations.

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aerial demonstrations

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The use or display of DoD military aircraft or parachute teams in an event

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aerial demonstration teams.

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The official DoD jet demonstration teams, currently designated as the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and the U.S. Navy Blue Angels.

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DoD parachute demonstration teams

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The official DoD parachute demonstration teams designated as the U.S. Army Golden Knights and the U.S. Navy Leap Frogs. The parachute demonstration teams are comprised of active duty Service members assigned to a unit for the primary purpose of performing demonstrations of free- fall and precision-landing techniques to support Military Department recruiting and community outreach activities.

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Service or United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) parachute demonstration teams

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U.S. Air Force Wings of Blue, U.S. Army Black Daggers, U.S. Army Silver Wings, USSOCOM ParaCommandos.

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flyover

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A straight and level flight, usually limited to one pass, by no more than four military aircraft of the same type from the same Military Department over a predetermined point on the ground at a specific time and not involving aerobatics or demonstrations.

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Armed Forces Medley

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The sequential performance of the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard service songs only, either in ascending or descending order of seniority. Organizational songs are not to be included as part of this medley.

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business

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A specific organization engaged in the for-profit trade of goods, services, or both.

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business industry organizations

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Organizations typically founded and funded by for-profit businesses that operate in a specific industry, and known commonly as trade associations, industry trade groups, business associations, or for- profit sector associations.

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ceremonial unit

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Units such as color guards (including mounted color guards), drill teams, marching units, cordons, casket teams, firing details, salute batteries, and personnel formations organized to officially represent their command, Military Department, or the DoD. For purposes of this issuance, ceremonial units do not include military musical units, aerial demonstration teams, or support provided by volunteer or additional duty demonstration teams.

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ceremonial support

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Support provided by ceremonial units (or individuals) officially representing their command, Military Department, or the DoD.

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civic pride

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Expressions of pride in one’s city, municipality, or local geographic area, including broad-based community pride in local sporting teams and sporting-related events.

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commercial activity

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A commercially oriented program where support primarily will serve to increase sales or business traffic, such as a motion picture premiere, fashion show, beauty pageant or similar event, or a program.

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community

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A group of people with common interests. Normally refers to a geographic location, such as a town, city, or nation, or to a representative interest group, such as an organization or an association.

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community outreach

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Interactions initiated by the DoD and between the DoD and civilian communities at home and abroad at all levels designed to achieve and maintain good relations with an element of the civilian community or the community at large. Previously referred to as “community relations.”

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community outreach activity

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An officially planned program, sequence or series of events, or individual action by a DoD Component, unit, or person designed to conduct community outreach.

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community outreach support

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The use of DoD military and civilian personnel, individually or collectively, or the use of DoD resources, facilities, or materiel in support of community outreach activities.

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country plan

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A plan developed under the auspices of a U.S. ambassador to coordinate the activities of all U.S. Government agencies and offices in a country with which the United States has official relations.

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DoD speaker

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Any DoD civilian or military member acting in an official capacity who speaks or presents to an organization or group, whether the subject pertains to military or personal experiences related to official duties or DoD policies.

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DoD VI

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Any visual media that contains military subjects (persons, places, or things such as equipment, official military specific uniforms, and insignia).

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events

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Any community outreach activity using DoD manpower, equipment, funding, or similar resources.

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international event

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An event in which the audience or participation is drawn from the United States and at least one other nation, or is otherwise of international interest.

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local event

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An event of primary interest to a single geographic community (or within a CCMD’s geographic AOR) sponsored or attended by civic or governmental dignitaries.

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national event

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An event in which the audience or participation is drawn from the United States as a whole, or is of national interest.

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official civic event (function or ceremony)

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A public event sponsored and conducted by state, county, or municipal government, including corresponding authorities of a host nation in overseas areas. Events include inaugurals; dedications of public buildings and projects; ceremonies for officially invited governmental visitors; and the convening of legislative bodies.

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official Federal Government event.

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An event sponsored in whole or predominately by an element of the Federal Government and paid for in whole or in part with U.S. Government funds, in which officials of any branch of the Federal Government are involved in the performance of their official duties.

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public event.

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Outreach activities, including ceremonies, exhibitions, expositions, athletic contests, fairs, air shows, conventions, meetings, symposiums, or similar programs, not connected with the military functioning of the DoD and intended primarily for non-military audiences.

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regional event.

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An event in which the audience or participation is from two or more States in a section of the United States, or is of regional interest.

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State event

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An event in which the audience or participation is drawn from that State as a whole, and is of State-wide interest.

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Federal Government agency

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A branch, department, office, or agency of the U.S. Government (e.g., the Department of State), including, for purposes of this instruction, the Congress and federal courts.

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fundraising event

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An event or activity with the purpose of soliciting money or materiel for charitable; civic or educational organizations; organizational operations, for which the donor may be eligible for a charitable tax deduction; or similar purposes, by any means, beyond that necessary to cover the reasonable costs of the event.

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holidays

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National holidays prescribed by federal law. Additionally, for the purposes of this instruction, Armed Forces Day (third Saturday in May) and Prisoner of War/Missing In Action Recognition Day (third Friday in September) are treated as national holidays.

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incidental support

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Providing DoD military and civilian personnel, individually or collectively, or providing DoD resources, facilities, or materiel in support of community outreach activities when that support has a negligible or minimal impact on the planning, scheduling, functioning, or audience draw of a public event.

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industry

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A distinct group of productive or profit-making enterprises (e.g., banking industry) or collective group of likeminded persons whose work is devoted to the study of a particular subject (e.g., mental health research industry).

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insignia

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Any rank, patch, or medal authorized by a DoD Component to be worn on a military uniform or included on military vessels as an identifier.

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international media event

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Events of international media interest involving U.S. military participation and media coverage beyond the locality or region where the event is held.

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military musical unit

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A band, ensemble, drum and bugle corps, fife and drum corps, buglers, chorus, band detachments, or similar musical unit of the Military Services that represent their command, Military Department, or the DoD at official or public events.

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military-to-military engagements

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Military training and liaison exchanges, joint exercises, and activities with other nations intended to shape the operational environment in peacetime.

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NCR-based touring bands

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Army Field Band
Marine Band
Navy Band
Airforce Band

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NCR

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National Capitol Region

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NFE

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A self-sustaining non-Federal person or organization, established, operated, and controlled by any individual(s) acting outside the scope of any official capacity as officers, employees, or agents of the Federal Government.

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OCONUS

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Locations outside the continental United States, including most of the U.S. Territories and possessions such as the U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Guam, and American Samoa.

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official civil ceremony

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A public event funded, sponsored, and conducted by the Federal Government or a State, county, or municipal government.

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official military band

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A band, ensemble, drum and bugle corps, fife and drum corps, buglers, chorus, band detachments, or similar musical unit of a Military Service that represents its command, Military Department, or the DoD at official or public events, holding the Armed Forces Specialty Code or military occupational specialty code of military bandsman or equivalent.

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open house

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A community outreach program sponsored by the military, conducted on an installation or other military facility, to which the public is invited.

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overseas area

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Any area outside the 50 States comprising the United States of America.

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PA

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Those public information, command information, and community outreach activities directed toward both the external and internal publics with interest in the DoD.

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patriotic event

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A concert, parade, or other event whose theme is centered around love of country, passion which inspires one to serve one’s country, or one of the approved Federal holidays.

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patriotic opener

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A ceremony involving a color guard or musical unit that honors the nation with the formal presentation of the American flag and the flags of the Military Departments

15-20 minutes musical opener
patriotic music, anthem, and pledge
armed forces medley

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personal property

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Uniforms, musical instruments, and buses are examples of acceptable unsolicited personal property gifts for military musical units.

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personal use

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Use of DoD VI in a communication or activity that is private and that is not conducted as an assigned DoD employee function when the VI may not be accessed or further distributed without prior consent.

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public confrontation

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An actual or planned incident in which the apparent purpose is to stage or perpetuate controversy.

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qualifying air show

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Air shows sponsored by either nonprofit or for-profit civilian organizations

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recruiting

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An activity in which persons qualified and authorized to do so are directly engaged in the recruitment of personnel for Military Departments and use recruiting material, equipment, and exhibits.

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restricted event

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An event sponsored by an organization that specifically excludes any person from its membership on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity, or sexual orientation.

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Service exhibits

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Any display for PA purposes of Service materiel such as equipment, models, devices, information, or orientation graphics.

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speaking engagement

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A scheduled speaking appearance by a civilian or military member of the DoD or DoD Components, in which the speaker addresses a subject in his or her official capacity.

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sponsor (sponsoring organization)

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The person, organization, or institution having primary responsibility for the performance or financial support of a public event.

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support (general)

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Providing DoD military and civilian personnel, individually or collectively, or providing DoD resources, facilities, or materiel in support of community outreach activities.

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tour or touring

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A series of community outreach performances by a ceremonial unit or entertainment production to a general audience, exceeding 3 consecutive days away from the unit’s home station.

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veteran service organization

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A subset category of NFEs. They typically are veteran membership organizations with a mission to advocate for entitlements, benefits, and services for Service members, veterans, and their families.

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veterans association

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Any organization or association recognized by State or Federal governments representing a national membership of individuals or chapters oriented toward veterans of military service in general, veterans of specific Military Departments or campaigns, or veterans organized or identified by gender, ethnic group, religion, military campaign, or geographic region.

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VI

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visual information

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DoD Website

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A DoD website used to collect, distribute, store, or otherwise process information that has been cleared and authorized for release to the public

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electronic messaging

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Online communication, including the exchange of Internet media,
conducted via electronic messaging services

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electronic messaging services

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Online communication capabilities, including websites, electronic mail, texting, chat, and related online communications methods