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 provides implementation guidance for official musical units, ceremonial units, Service exhibits, official Service member formations, and aerial events in support of community outreach activities both in the continental United States (CONUS) and outside the continental United States (OCONUS).

o Establishes policy and prescribes community outreach guidance for military academy cadet organizations.

o Establishes policy and prescribes procedures and requirements for military musicians performing in an official capacity.

o Prescribes standardized procedures to determine if an event is eligible for military musical or aerial support as a community outreach activity.

o Prescribes guidance for National Guard bands that support community outreach activities.

o Prescribes guidance for aerial events performed by the Military Departments in support of community outreach activities.