Public Affairs Flashcards
What is a Patriotic Opener?
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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The musical program shall include the national anthem unless the ceremony includes?
The Pledge of Allegiance
The Army Field Band is located?
Fort Mead, MD
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The Navy Band is located?
Washington DC, Navy Yard
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The United States Marine Band is located?
Washington DC, Marine Barracks
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The Air Force Band is located?
Washington DC, Bolling AFB
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Overseas band tours normally should not exceed this many days?
15 days
*Tours to a single location shall not normally exceed 7 days.
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Who establishes the possible spring and fall musical tour date ranges when those trips are funded by the Operations and Maintenance accounts?
OASD(PA)
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When can a military musical group support a non-Federal event?
When those events are NOT used for fund raising.
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True or False?
Military musicians shall not be placed in competition with commercial musicians.
True
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What conditions must be met for a military band to support a request by another U.S. Government agency?
That agency is responsible for all costs which include:
Meals, lodging and transportation.
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True or False?
A military band providing support at a charitable fund-raising event for a non-Federal entity is ok.
False. It is inappropriate because they convey a strong visual DOD endorsement.
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DOD musical support of events sponsored by non-Federal entities is limited to?
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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What is ASD(PA)?
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs
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No event shall receive the support of more than one band without the approval of what office?
ASD(PA)
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Why are military bands not allowed to perform background, dinner, and dance music for non-Federal entities?
This would put military bands in direct competition with commercial groups.
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True or False?
Military bands can provide background music at memorial services.
False
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Who authorizes special bands to produce recordings for sale?
ASD(PA)
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Who authorizes military bands to participate in Recordings with civilians for commercial sale?
ASD(PA)
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When are military musical units allowed to perform as back up support for non-DOD entertainers?
When they perform as a featured participant and is not in competition with commercial bands.
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What three groups must give approval for a CONUS band to perform OCONUS?
- ASD(PA)
- Combatant Commander
- Host nation
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Who authorizes CONUS bands to perform foreign national anthems in a ETP situation?
OASD(PA(DCR and PL))
Directorate for Community Relations and Public Liaison
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At what two events would a CONUS band be authorized to perform foreign national anthems?
- When senior government officials actively participate, and hold rank that requires honors for the official ceremony.
- Sporting Events
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Who can authorize an OCONUS band to perform a foreign national anthem?
The Combatant Commander
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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.
True
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Request for Armed Forces Participation in Public Events Form?
DD 2536
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