DD Form 2535: Request for Military Aerial Support

Read and check off all instructions on Pages 1-2 to unlock the rest of this form.

In Box 1, Category Requested, mark X and complete as applicable.

Under (1) DATE(S) REQUESTED, enter the Start to End dates as YYYYMMDD.

For c. Single Aircraft Demonstration: Is this request for an air show? YES or NO.

In Box 2, enter the inclusive start date, end date and time of the event (YYYYMMDD/0:00 a.m. or p.m.), and the rehearsal date (required for air shows/open houses); check if 1-day event.

In Section II, Box 3.a, enter the event title (to include if air show).

The site of the event must be accessible by persons with disabilities. In box 3.d, enter the site elevation in feet above sea level.

h. Explain recruiting support (including local Armed Forces point of contact if applicable).

Requesters will consult with local military recruiters and provide, at no cost, prime space for recruiting activities in an area or location close to branch related static displays, branch related performance team and/or that allows for 60-90% of event foot traffic to pass by.

SIGN: this must be the event organizer signature, not a contractor or third-party representative.

In Box 6, enter the local requesting organization (not contracted event promoter, airboss, or others not directly employed by event requesting organization), including the website, and mark PROFIT or NONPROFIT.

In Box 7, the point of contact for aviation activities for this event, please print all contact information: a. (X one), name (Last, First, Middle Initial), rank (if military).

For Boxes 8 to 12, mark X one, YES or NO.

In Box 13, explain how aviation support is an integral part of the event and describe the patriotic nature of the event if applicable.

In Box 14, charges and fees, specify the monetary amounts charged for admission, parking, seating and other (specify).

In 14.e, mark X one: if YES, complete 14.f. and 14.g.

Section V is required for most requests, except for flyovers (unless required as noted in Paragraph 5 of Instructions for non-local units). This section is required for ALL open houses and airshows that have aircraft flying.

In Box 16, initial each applicable item signifying acceptance (APPLICABLE? If yes, enter initials). Lack of initials renders the event ineligible for all support other than flyovers.

a. Obtain the air show waiver from the FAA monitor prior to the event for each activity requiring a waiver (plan a 60-day lead time). Failure to obtain a waiver will result in demonstration cancellation at the expense of the requester (air shows and open houses only).

In Box 17, the event site certifier will SIGN to certify that an agreement has been made with the requesting organization indicated in Section III to use the event site indicated in 2.b. DoW personnel may not sign as the agent exercising authority for off-installation events that are not hosted on their property.

Enter the name (Last, First, Middle Initial) (Include Mr./Ms./Mil. Rank), the title, the telephone no. (Include area code), SIGN, and the date signed (YYYYMMDD).

In Box 18, the president or chairman of the requesting organization signs if civilian sponsored, and the base or wing commander signs if military requested; this will not be a contracted event promoter or others not directly employed by the event sponsoring organization.

By signing, certify that the information provided is complete and accurate to the best of your knowledge.

Any changes to the information on this form may invalidate eligibility for military participation.

The signature will expire the day after the date of event.

SIGN, enter the date signed (YYYYMMDD), and print name and title.

For events where the airspace falls under the purview of the United States Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) coordination is required for U.S. military aviation activities described in Section I, except for flyovers, parachute or jump teams, and aircraft static displays.

The requester will forward this document, with Sections I through VI completed, to the Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) having jurisdiction over the site. Requesters will allow a minimum of 45 days for FAA review and completion.

Flyover requests will be considered for aviation-oriented events (air shows, airport anniversaries or aviation related dedication events), or for patriotic observances held in conjunction with Armed Forces Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, POW/MIA Recognition Day, or Veterans Day (event must be within seven days of the actual holiday date to be considered).

Requesters of events other than air shows and open houses are prohibited from scheduling more than one Service to conduct the flyover. Once a military organization confirms flyover support, notify any other Military Service requested so they will not participate in the same event.

Requests for flyovers must be received for processing at least 60 days prior to the event for full consideration by the Services. Requests received closer than 30 days will not allow adequate planning for some organizations to support.

For a flyover, complete Sections I-IV and VI-VII. Section V is required if the flyover unit is not local and must stage overnight either before or after the event.

The same Military Service is generally not permitted to provide a flyover and parachute team or other aerial demonstration for the same event.

A flyover is a straight and level flight, usually limited to one pass, by no more than four military aircraft of the same type from the same Military Department over a predetermined point on the ground at a specific time and not involving aerobatics or demonstrations.

Requests for aircraft static displays will only be considered for air shows, airport events, expositions and fairs, and public events that contribute to the public knowledge of the U.S. military's equipment and capabilities (including recruiting and ROTC events).

For a static display, complete Sections I-VI. The requester must satisfy all safety and operational requirements for the requested aircraft.

Requests received closer than 60 days (90 days for Marine Corps support) will not allow adequate planning for some organizations to support.

Submit the completed form to the appropriate Military Service in paragraph 10 of the instructions on page 2.

For Army, Navy or Marine Corps support, requester must complete the DD Form 2535 and follow the submission instructions.

Army: HQDA, Office of the Chief, Public Affairs, usarmyoutreach@army.mil; for instructions on how to request Army assets, please visit: www.army.mil/comrel/assetrequests

Navy: Navy Office of Community Outreach, Attn: Aviation Support, www.outreach.navy.mil. Submit completed forms via email.

Marine Corps: Submit completed forms via email to hqmc.comrel@usmc.mil.

Return the completed form to the Army, Navy or Marine Corps whose assets you are requesting: Army to HQDA, Office of the Chief, Public Affairs, 1500 Army Pentagon, Washington, DC 20310-1500; Navy to Navy Office of Community Outreach, Attn: Aviation Support, 5722 Integrity Drive, Bldg 456-3, Millington, TN 38054, or by email to aviationsupport@us.navy.mil; Marine Corps by email to hqmc.comrel@usmc.mil. Do not return it to Washington Headquarters Services.

Common mistake: Incomplete forms, or forms submitted late, cannot be considered and will be returned to the requester's representative.

All Air Force requests must be made via the Air Force Aerial Events Website, https://www.airshows.pa.hq.af.mil.

Do not use this form to request flyovers for military funeral honors.