Chapter 7, Use of Military Assets for Public Affairs - Army Regulation 360-1 Army Public Affairs

Chapter 7 Use of Military Assets for Public Affairs

7-1. Musical, aerial, ceremonial, and troop units— general.

a. Army commanders at all levels are encouraged to provide Army marching units, bands, color guards, drill teams, ceremonial units, other personnel formations or units, aerial demonstrations, static displays, exhibits and similar support for functions conducted in the public domain. Such units shall be used to maximize the number of public events that can be supported.

b. Requests for support that require DOD and/or DA approval will be forwarded through command channels to OCPA, or to HQDA (NGB-PAM) for ARNG units.

c. Requests for military support to public events will be submitted on DD Form 2535 (Request for Military Aerial Support) or DD Form 2536 (Request for Armed Forces Participation in Public Events (Non-Aviation)).

d. Requests from local event sponsors will be addressed to the nearest military installation and forwarded, if required, through command channels to the appropriate approval authority with local command recommendations.

7-2. Authorized participation for Army musical, ceremonial, and troop unit support

Army musical, ceremonial, and troop unit support participation is authorized for—

a. Official military functions whether on or off military installations.

b. Official civil ceremonies and functions sponsored and conducted by Federal, State, county, and municipal governments. This includes those conducted in overseas areas with corresponding authorities of the host nation. Official civil ceremonies include inaugurals, dedications of public buildings and projects, ceremonies for officially invited governmental visitors, and convening of legislative bodies.

c. Civilian-sponsored public events such as parades, rallies, and concerts intended to stimulate interest in the Armed Forces, support the Army recruiting mission, stimulate patriotism, or celebrate a national holiday.

d. Civilian-sponsored social, civic, and cultural events such as community concerts, banquets, dinners, receptions, carnivals, festivals, sports season openings, and anniversaries, if the musical participation includes patriotic music as opposed to pure entertainment and clearly establishes the support as an appearance by an Army unit. The patriotic portion of an Army presentation normally consists of military or patriotic songs, honors, and/or music to accompany the presentation of the colors.

e. Ceremonies, demonstrations and other public activities to support military recruiting; ROTC training programs, including military balls conducted for cadets and their guests; and physical fitness programs.

f. Military-sponsored social and entertainment activities held on or off military installations. Such functions are authorized solely for the benefit of military personnel and their guests.

(1) These activities are internal functions rather than public events. They may include a charge levied to defray expenses for food, beverages, and other incidentals.

(2) Using bands and other ceremonial unit support at military-sponsored social functions held off military installations is authorized only if a suitable military facility is not available.

g. Sports events/games, when possible, to provide maximum support to recruiting programs. Activities other than those described below require the approval of OASD(PA). Forward requests, using DD Form 2536, through channels to OCPA. Army participation in sports events is authorized under the following conditions:

(1) The game is a scheduled regular season event in which a military team competes and when such participation is in the best interests of the Army.

(2) The game is an amateur regular season event, even though admission is charged, and neither of the competing teams is military. Participation must be incidental to the event and in the best interest of DA. In addition, the event must be strictly local or regional.

(3) Local commanders may authorize color guards and Army musical units to participate in pregame activities at professional sports events and preseason or postseason collegiate events at no additional cost to the Government only when the following two conditions exist.

(a) The game is not being televised nationally.

(b) Such participation is confined to pregame or halftime activities associated with rendering proper honors to the colors, including a patriotic musical program.

h. Activities in shopping centers and malls to support recruiting. Local commanders must authorize such participation. The following guidelines must be met:

(1) All musicians must be in uniform.

(2) Community relations support must not be advertised or presented as a promotion for the shopping center or mall or for special business activities such as promotional sales.

(3) The primary purpose of the musical activity must be to gain attention and attract visitors to the recruiting display.

(4) The relationship between the location or event and the band members will not impact unfavorably on the Army and such appearance is not otherwise contrary to this regulation.

7-3. Prohibited participation by Army musicians

a. Army musicians on official duty are prohibited from providing background, dinner, or dance music at events sponsored by other than military or official Government personnel. The sponsor's charter or objective will not be grounds for exception.

b. Army bands and musicians on official duty are prohibited from receiving remuneration for furnishing music away from an installation in competition with local civilian musicians.

c. Unless specifically authorized by law or by DOD directive/instruction, no Army band, band member, or Army performer may receive pay in any form for official performance of duty in support of public events.

d. Generally, off-duty Army officers, warrant officers, and enlisted personnel are not barred from receiving pay for performing music outside the limits of a military installation, unless a complaint is received and verified by subsequent investigation that they are competing with local civilian musicians. Once a complaint is received and verified, the person may not return to that specific place of employment. Complaints of competing with local civilian musicians will be verified by facts on a case-by-case basis.

e. All Army band personnel are subject to the provisions of 10 USC 973 and 3634; DOD 5500.7-R; this regulation; and other local regulations governing off-duty employment.

f. Army participation and support is not authorized for the following:

(1) Motion picture premieres or regular movie presentations, fashion shows, or similar events sponsored or conducted solely for commercial interests.

(2) Parades sponsored solely to support commercial or promotional aspects of a holiday or event. Participating in a parade sponsored by the community as a whole may be authorized if the orientation of the parade is civic or patriotic rather than commercial. Regardless of sponsorship, certain events (such as Christmas parades) attract crowds in the local business district. When evaluating requests for support to such events, commanders must determine if the sponsor is cooperating with the spirit and intent of the foregoing policy and if the event will benefit the Army.

(3) Beauty contests, pageants, and similar events sponsored by civilians.

g. The duration of Army band and musician participation will not exceed three days per event. This is to ensure proper use of Army personnel and resources.

h. Policy on the impact of adverse weather on band activities is in AR 220-90.

7-4. Bands and other musical units

a. Tour procedures.

(1) All Army Bands (including special bands) in CONUS participating in public events that requires travel outside their normal PA area will coordinate through channels with OCPA in advance.

(2) All Army musical units in CONUS desiring to conduct concert tours must obtain prior approval from OCPA.

(3) All military service touring bands are assigned touring areas by OASD(PA). Tour areas are coordinated among the Services biannually (1 Jan-15 Jul and 16 Jul-3l Dec). Any tour by a band outside its assigned area requires the approval of OASD(PA) and the military department to which that area is assigned.

(4) Band tours outside continental United States (OCONUS) will not exceed 15 days without OASD(PA) approval. Tours to single locations will not exceed 7 days.

b. Guidelines.

(1) Musical support includes, but is not limited to, parades, concerts, choral presentations, patriotic openers or presentations, and other events where a band or band detachment performs.

(2) No event will receive the support of more than one band and/or choral group from any service without prior OASD(PA) approval. Commands receiving requests for such support will ensure that other DOD musical units are not scheduled to support the same event.

(3) Musical support of events sponsored by non-Federal entities is limited to patriotic, military, and other musical selections clearly demonstrating the professionalism of the performers and focusing attention on the performance as an Army music presentation. Authorized programs include concerts, parade participation, and patriotic presentations. Dinner music, background music, and dance music are not authorized at civilian sponsored events.

(4) Military musicians may attend music conferences or seminars for professional development and may perform nontraditional music as part of these programs.

(5) Background, dinner, or other social music programs are authorized for official DOD events on a military installation.

(6) Background, dinner, or other social music programs may be authorized for events held away from a military installation when the performance is in support of an official DOD event. When official DOD events are held away from a military installation, the appropriate commander must certify that suitable facility criteria, such as having authorized occupancy limits to meet an expected attendance size or being able to meet protocol considerations involving distinguished guests, are not available on a military installation.

(7) Musical units will only support memorial services if the deceased is authorized a state funeral, customary military honors, or is OASD(PA) approved. Additional restrictions on supporting non-Federal events are contained in DOD 5500.7-R, Section 3-211.

(8) Musical units may not perform back-up support for other entertainers at public programs held away from military installations unless the military musical unit performs as a featured participant and, if a band, it has received a waiver from the American Federation of Musicians.

(9) United States-based Army musical units may perform OCONUS only with the prior approval of OASD(PA), the appropriate OCONUS Commander, and the host nation. Refer all requests for OCONUS musical support to OCPA. Requests for OCONUS musical support may be approved only if—

(a) The event sponsor sends the request for support to the unified combatant commander or OASD(PA), as appropriate.

(b) The unified combatant command determines no in-theater assets are available and the event is sufficiently important to warrant CONUS assets.

7-5. Ceremonial units

a. Ceremonial units include special or unit color guards, drill teams, and other specialized units that are appropriate for military and patriotic ceremonies in the civilian domain. These units may be either of the following:

(1) Activated according to an approved table of organization and equipment (TOE) or table of distribution and allowances (TDA).

(2) Composed of volunteers serving in an official or unofficial capacity as authorized by the local commander.

b. Locally authorized volunteer units should be—

(1) Well trained and have professional bearing.

(2) Operated at no additional cost to the Government.

7-6. Color guards

a. In public programs for which Army support has been authorized and at which the display of colors is appropriate, a Joint Armed Forces Color Guard will be employed, when available, using the following composition:

(1) Two Army flagbearers with national and Army colors.

(2) One each Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard flag bearer with individual military Service colors.

(3) One Army and one Marine Corps rifleman as escorts.

b. When a Joint Armed Forces Color Guard cannot be formed, the senior member of the senior military Service in the color guard will carry the national colors. Soldiers, when present, will carry the colors since the Army is the senior Service.

c. Army personnel may carry flags of foreign nations in official civil ceremonies when an official of the nation concerned is present in an official capacity and the official is one for whom honors normally would be rendered. In all other public programs or ceremonies, Army personnel in uniform and in an official capacity are not authorized to carry flags of foreign nations, veterans groups, or other nonmilitary organizations.

7-7. Exhibits, loans, explosives, and donations

Public affairs projects or programs may be supported by Army exhibits, equipment, and facilities as outlined below.

a. Army exhibits. Exhibits consist of displays such as mission exhibits, models, devices, and other information and orientation materials at conventions, conferences, seminars, demonstrations, exhibits, fairs, or similar events. Also included are exhibits displayed on military installations during open house programs.

(1) While Army exhibits contribute to the PA program, their primary purpose is to accomplish either of the following:

(a) Support recruiting and retention efforts.

(b) Further Army professional, scientific, and technical interests.

(2) The OASD(PA) must approve PA exhibits in national and international events. This includes approving exhibits at national conventions or private and professional organizations and non-Government associations (including business and industry groups). Forward requests, using DD Form 2536, through channels to OCPA at least 45 days prior to the date of the event.

(3) Local commanders, down to and including installation commanders, may approve exhibit participation at local events.

(4) Exhibits may be displayed—

(a) In any location or event, including commercially owned spaces such as shopping centers and malls if the general public gathers in such areas and the exhibit is not used specifically to draw the public to that location.

(b) In conjunction with events conducted at shopping centers or malls, if such events are sponsored by a civic group and Army participation is not used in advertising or promotional activities.

(5) The U.S. Army Center of Military History (CMH) maintains the inventory of Army art. Many of these paintings are packaged into exhibits and available for loan to military installations and activities and to civilian sponsors. The requesting agency is responsible for any required indemnification and shipping charges. See AR 870-5, chapter 7.

(6) Policy regarding public display of OPFOR material is in AR 350-2, chapter 5.

(7) The period of time authorized for exhibits to remain on display is based on of the type of event and the proper use of Army personnel and resources. Normally, an Army exhibit may remain for the duration of the event.

(8) Indemnity insurance is normally only required for Army exhibits described in (5) above.

b. Exhibits at the Pentagon. Armed Forces exhibits may be displayed in designated exhibit space on the Pentagon Concourse and other areas in and around the Pentagon.

(1) Policy.

(a) Exhibits will conform to this regulation.

(b) No classified material will be displayed.

(d) Proposals, projects, or products offered by commercial concerns can be construed as a promotional device benefiting or favoring commercial ventures. Therefore, only items currently in the military inventory or in a service-testing program may be displayed. Reference to a commercial concern is limited to a standard nameplate on military equipment or a 4-by 6-inch plaque, giving credit to the lender, placed in the lower right corner of an exhibit.

(2) Procedures. Forward requests for display space to OCPA for OASD(PA) approval at least 40 calendar days before the first day of the desired display period. The requests will contain the following data:

(a) Size of area desired (maximum space available on the Pentagon Concourse is 30 feet by 45 feet, or three bays).

(b) Time period desired (normally, the maximum period of each exhibit is one week).

(d) Name, office, and telephone number of the person in charge of the display.

(e) Special electrical requirements, if any (110-volt, 200-ampere outlets are available).

(f) The title and a brief description of the exhibit to be displayed. If the volume can be controlled, exhibits may contain tapes, records, soundtracks, movies, or other devices that produce sound. Keep the volume low at all times to avoid interference with nearby commercial establishments.

(g) A statement that a proper security review has been made under paragraph 5-1. If the exhibit has not been cleared, four copies of text, diagrams, sketches, and photographs, and one copy of films, slides, and soundtracks will accompany the request.

(h) A statement that the display will contain no reference to a commercial concern other than a 4-by 6-inch plaque, credit line, or standard nameplate (on equipment).

c. Lending or leasing materiel and facilities.

(1) General Army policy on lending or leasing materiel and facilities is in AR 700-131.

(2) Army policy on lending property to veterans and scouting organizations (Boy Scouts of America and Girl Scouts of the United States of America) is in AR 725-1.

(3) Army policy on lending, selling, or donating flags is in AR 840-10.

(4) Army policy on using the DA Seal and using and selling the DA Plaque is in AR 840-1.

(5) Army policy on private persons or organizations using Army real estate is in AR 405-80.

(6) Army policy on lending Army property to other military and nonmilitary U.S. Government agencies is in AR 700-131 and AR 735-5.

d. Explosives and pyrotechnics. Except in rare cases, participation of Army personnel (military or civilian) in public events involving the use of explosives is not advisable because of the possibility of injury and legal liability. However, MACOMs may approve such participation when it meets established safely criteria and is clearly in the interest of the Army.

(1) Using explosives in connection with events conducted on a military installation will be at the discretion of MACOMs. Using antique weapons not routinely fired is prohibited, including using them for national salutes.

(2) The restrictions mentioned in parargraph (1) above do not apply to routine salutes as authorized in AR 600-25. Local commanders may approve rifle and cannon salutes conducted off post as part of an approved PA program if a safety assessment has been done.

e. Donation of obsolete or condemned combat equipment.

(1) Under 10 USC 2572 the following organizations are authorized to acquire, through donations, various obsolete or condemned combat equipment for public display or ceremonial purposes (see also AR 870-20, para 2-11):

(a) Municipal corporations.

(b) Soldiers Monument associations.

(d) An incorporated museum, operated and maintained for educational purposes only, whose charter denies it the right to operate for profit.

(e) A local post, charter, or unit of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, the American Legion, or any recognized war veterans association.

(f) A local or national unit of any war veterans association of a foreign nation which is recognized by the national government of that nation (or by the government of one of the principal political subdivisions of that nation).

(g) A post of the Sons of Veterans Reserve.

(2) Recognizing veterans associations for the purpose of acquiring obsolete or condemned property is based upon the size and purpose of the organization and services rendered to veterans, if the organization is composed of honorably discharged American soldiers, sailors, airmen, marines, coast guardsmen, merchant marines or members of the National Public Health Service. Services rendered include efforts—

(a) To inform veterans and their family members of employment rights and benefits.

(b) On behalf of disabled veterans.

(3) For local posts, chapters, and units of veterans organizations to acquire property by donation, their national headquarters must submit a request for eligibility to OASD(PA). The request will contain the following information and a statement that the organization is composed of honorably discharged military personnel.

(a) A citation to or copy of the act granting charter or recognition as a bona fide veterans organization (Federal or State).

(b) A statement outlining the association's purpose and the intended use of the property requested.

(d) A copy of the last financial statement.

(e) A copy of the association's constitution or charter and bylaws.

(f) The total membership.

(4) Once eligibility has been determined by OASD(PA), eligible organizations should submit requests for donations of obsolete or condemned property directly to Commander, U.S. Army Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command (ATTN AMSTA-IM-OER), Warren, MI 48397-5000. Requests from local posts, chapters, and units of eligible veterans organizations should include written approval from their national headquarters.

7-8. Aerial activities

Aerial activities include flight team demonstrations. Parachute team demonstrations, flyovers, aerial reviews, static displays, and other aerial activities as described in DODI 5410.19. Aerial demonstration support may be provided to air shows sponsored by broadly based charities or non-profit groups whose activities focus on the community as a whole and are not held to promote the sale of defense articles. Aerial demonstration support may be provided to civilian air shows sponsored by for-profit organizations when—

a. Support is incidental to the overall event.

b. All excess revenues (revenues over and above those needed to reimburse for event expenses) are donated to local charities.

7-9. Criteria for Army aerial demonstrations

Army aerial demonstrations may be authorized at public events that meet the following criteria.

a. Safety is the primary consideration. All pertinent safety regulations of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), United States Parachute Association (USPA), DOD, and DA will be rigidly observed. These regulations will take precedence over any or all conditions or circumstances. Flyovers will not be executed at less than 500 feet above ground level.

b. Aerial demonstrations may be performed at civilian-sponsored air shows. Such air shows are generally sponsored by charities or other nonprofit organizations that frequently donate excess revenues (over and above those needed to reimburse for event expenses) to charitable organizations and could therefore be considered fund-raisers. Aerial demonstrations may also be performed at civilian air shows sponsored by commercial (profit-making) organizations if the event is open to the general public, no admission or entrance fees are charged, and the criteria of this chapter are met.

c. Army teams may not compete for prize monies. When competition for prize monies is involved in programs where Army aerial demonstrations are also scheduled, such monies must come from sources other than admission, seating, or parking charges. Examples of other sources are entry fees and sponsors.

d. Army aerial demonstrations are normally limited to 2 days in any one aerial event. However, parachute demonstrations may extend to a 3-day period. These provisions may be waived when—

(1) Extended participation does not compromise another event because of travel time.

(2) It is determined that the audience will change each day.

(3) The event is national or international and participation will be in the best interests of the Army.

e. Normally, no two aerial demonstrations of the same type will be approved for a single public event. However, when DOD aerial demonstration teams are performing at an event, other aerial demonstrations may be authorized if they are performed on days other than when the DOD teams perform.

f. When flight demonstrations involving several maneuvers or capabilities are scheduled at military or civilian air shows, the appropriate unit describing the maneuvers performed will provide a narrator or narration.

g. Aircraft performance record demonstrations are restricted to aircraft that are assigned to an operational unit of a military service for at least 6 months. Demonstrations that imply competition among military services are not authorized.

h. If a flyover or demonstration involves only Army aircraft a nonparticipating Army aviator will be designated to act as an Army controller. When two or more Services are participating, the military coordinating commander will designate a senior military controller. Safety and operational procedures are in AR 95-1 and other pertinent regulations. The controller is responsible for—

(1) Coordinating between the sponsor and the Armed Forces participants.

(2) Insuring that flight and safety regulations of the military departments and the FAA are observed.

i. Flying time devoted to aircraft participation will be used to the fullest extent for combat readiness or training purposes.

j. Assault aircraft demonstrations and helicopter troop landings under simulated tactical conditions, when conducted for public viewing, are restricted to military installations capable of supporting such activities.

k. The sponsor is required to obtain an FAA waiver for any public demonstration by military aircraft or parachutists. Final authorization for such demonstration depends upon the sponsor securing a waiver far enough in advance to permit adequate planning. An FAA waiver is normally required at least 60 days prior to the event.

l. Support to aerial demonstrations depends on the availability of resources.

m. Maximum advantage for Army recruiting will be taken at public events where aerial demonstrations are authorized. Coordination should he made with the appropriate Army Recruiting Battalion Advertising and PA Office.

7-10. Authority for approval of aerial activities other than travel

a. Requests for aerial support must be submitted on DD Form 2535. Requesters must obtain OCPA approval for the following:

(1) Aerial demonstrations by the U.S. Army Parachute Team, (Golden Knights).

(2) Flyovers conducted in the civilian domain except those in b below.

(3) Aerial reviews. Using more than 4 aircraft or using aircraft from more than one Service constitutes an aerial review.

(4) Aerial demonstrations held outside the United States that are not within a unified command (UC) area of responsibility.

(5) Other aerial activities conducted in the civilian domain, including—

(a) Helicopter flight techniques.

(b) Maximum performance records.

(d) Mass parachute jumps.

(e) Air delivery of equipment.

(f) Assault aircraft demonstrations.

(g) Tactical helicopter troop landings.

(6) Requests must include information on the following:

(a) Character and significance of event.

(b) Recruiting benefits and involvement.

(d) Other military participation planned (for example, bands or color guards).

(e) Specific benefits that cannot be achieved by involving any other form of military participation. (Flyovers at memorial or funeral services (missing-man formation) in honor of rated and/or designated aviation personnel and dignitaries of the Armed Forces or the Federal Government, as determined by the military Services, are not community relations activities.)

b. Major Army command or State Adjutant General approval is required for—

(1) Aerial activities for public events on military installations.

(2) Flyovers in the civilian domain, when conducted within seven days of the holiday, to observe the following:

(a) AFD.

(b) Memorial Day.

(d) Veterans Day.

(e) POW/MIA Day.

(3) Inaugural ceremonies of governors when flown by State National Guard assets in conjunction with a previously scheduled training mission and at no additional cost to the Government.

(4) Other aerial activities in the civilian domain except those in a above, which include the following:

(a) Parachute demonstrations. This includes demonstrations by sports parachute clubs when they perform as official Army representatives.

(b) Low altitude parachute extraction systems.

(d) Static aircraft displays.

(e) Rappelling demonstrations.

c. Major Army commands may subdelegate approval authority for parachute team demonstrations, static displays, and rappelling demonstrations to local commanders as follows:

(1) Static display of aircraft at other than airfields and heliports to support community relations and recruiting.

(a) It must be determined that using the display area is operationally suitable and meets safety requirements.

(b) Before spectators assemble, aircraft must be in place with power off unless they can be safely towed or otherwise transported to the display area without danger. Aircraft may not be moved until spectators have departed. Indemnity insurance is not required.

(c) Ground displays may be authorized for official civil ceremonies and functions of national, State, or local holidays and events that encourage better public understanding of and appreciation for Army aviation.

(d) When Army aircraft are on public display, pilots or crewmembers will be available to explain the aircraft and answer questions. Placards should be placed near the aircraft describing basic aircraft specifications and missions.

(2) Aerial infiltration and exfiltration demonstrations from Army aircraft or fixed objects in the public domain if the following conditions are met.

(a) Crowd control measures must be adequate.

(b) FAA approval must be obtained.

(d) Only one helicopter will be used.

(3) Parachute team demonstrations. Major Army commands may authorize parachute team demonstrations, except for the Golden Knights, on both military installations and in the public domain. This authority is subject to the following rules:

(a) Parachute demonstrations will not be conducted in the public domain without prior FAA approval of the performance site and drop zone.

(b) All parachute demonstrations will be conducted according to the rules and regulations of the USPA, the FAA, and other applicable regulations.

(c) Demonstrations may be conducted over airfields, open bodies of water, or open areas of land. This includes military reservations when adequate crowd control can be assured.

(d) Unit commanders or team leaders of personnel performing the demonstration are responsible for insuring the operational safety and suitability of the proposed drop zone.

(e) Mass parachute jumps and equipment drops are not authorized for public events in civilian areas or on military installations not regularly used for such training exercises.

(4) All parachutists who perform in the civilian domain as representatives of the Army (whether as members of an official Army unit, sport parachute club, or as individuals) will be properly qualified. Those who perform free fall demonstrations will meet at least one of the following requirements:

(a) Possess a valid Class C or D license issued by the USPA.

(b) Be assigned as a military free fall instructor with Company B, 2nd Battalion, 1st Special Warfare Training Group (Airborne), U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School, Fort Bragg, NC.

7-11. Procedures for approval of aerial activities other than travel

Requests (DD Form 2535) for Army aerial demonstrations that require DA approval will be forwarded through command channels to OCPA.

a. Aircraft performance record demonstrations. Forward all requests to engage in aircraft performance record demonstrations and to release information on new performance records through command channels to OCPA. Submissions will include the following:

(1) A description of the aircraft.

(2) A justification for the proposed record attempt.

(3) The supporting flight and PA plans.

b. Golden Knights demonstrations. Submit requests (DD Form 2535) for demonstrations by the Golden Knights through command channels to OCPA. An Army scheduling conference is conducted each October for the following year. Requests must be submitted to OCPA by 30 September to be evaluated at the conference.

c. Flyovers. Major Army commands must approve all flyovers conducted over Army installations and those off post to observe AFD, Memorial Day, Independence Day, POW/MIA Recognition Day, and Veterans Day when held within 7 days of the traditional holiday date. Submit other requests for flyovers in the public domain to OCPA. To minimize interference with operations and training, flyovers will be approved only for the following occasions:

(1) Memorial services for Armed Forces or Federal Government dignitaries.

(2) Celebrations or receptions for foreign government dignitaries.

(3) National conventions of bona fide veterans organizations.

(4) Occasions primarily designed to advance aviation and are of more than local interest.

d. Aerial infiltration and exfiltration demonstrations. Local commanders may approve these demonstrations from Army aircraft or fixed objects in the public domain if the following conditions are met:

(1) Army participants must be properly qualified.

(2) For aerial rappelling demonstrations, the commander will insure compliance with the safety and operational requirements of AR 95-1, FM 57-38, and other pertinent regulations.