scope:

Purpose:

This instruction is composed of multiple volumes, each containing its own purpose. In accordance with the authority in DoD Directive (DoDD) 5122.05:

• This instruction establishes and implements policy, assigns responsibilities, prescribes procedures, and establishes requirements for DoD participation in community outreach activities.

• This volume:

o Establishes policy and prescribes guidelines for determining whether an event should be considered eligible for DoD support as a community outreach activity.

o Provides guidance for addressing requests for DoD aviation and non-aviation support for public events.

o Provides guidance for addressing requests concerning use of DoD visual information (VI) materials, including requests to use DoD VI for commercial purposes.