Public Affairs Flashcards

1
Q

What is a Patriotic Opener?

A

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?

A

The Pledge of Allegiance

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3
Q

The Army Field Band is located?

A

Fort Mead, MD

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4
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The Navy Band is located?

A

Washington DC, Navy Yard

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5
Q

The United States Marine Band is located?

A

Washington DC, Marine Barracks

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The Air Force Band is located?

A

Washington DC, Bolling AFB

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Q

Overseas band tours normally should not exceed this many days?

A

15 days

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

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8
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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?

A

OASD(PA)

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9
Q

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

A

When those events are NOT used for fund raising.

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10
Q

True or False?

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

A

True

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Q

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

A

That agency is responsible for all costs which include:

Meals, lodging and transportation.

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Q

True or False?

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

A

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

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13
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DOD musical support of events sponsored by non-Federal entities is limited to?

A

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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14
Q

What is ASD(PA)?

A

Assistant Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs

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Q

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

A

ASD(PA)

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

A

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

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17
Q

True or False?

Military bands can provide background music at memorial services.

A

False

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18
Q

Who authorizes special bands to produce recordings for sale?

A

ASD(PA)

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19
Q

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

A

ASD(PA)

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20
Q

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

A

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

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21
Q

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

A
  • ASD(PA)
  • Combatant Commander
  • Host nation

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22
Q

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

A

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

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23
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At what two events would a CONUS band be authorized to perform foreign national anthems?

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

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24
Q

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

A

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.
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Request for Armed Forces Participation in Public Events Form?
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