Community Support Request
Tennessee National Guard Community Engagement Mission
As part of the community, one of our missions is the public visibility of Tennessee National Guard personnel, equipment and capabilities. The public display of Army and Air National Guard units and assets contributes greatly to recruitment, public engagement, and the demonstration of national pride.
Non-aviation requests
Link to form: (DD Form 2536)
Non-aviation requests (DD Form 2536) must be signed by the Sponsor’s Representative at Section IV, 19a. After the form is fully completed and signed, please email it to edgar.a.castropalencia.civ@army.mil
Aviation requests
Link to form: (DD Form 2535)
Aviation requests (DD Form 2535) must be signed by the agent exercising the authority for site usage at Section II, 3d and by the President/Chairman of the Sponsoring Organization or Wing Commander if military sponsored at Section VII, 23a. All aviation support requests except Static Displays must have the review, coordination and signature of the Federal Aviation Administration Flight Standards District Office at Section IV, 18d. After the form is fully completed and signed, please email it to edgar.a.castropalencia.civ@army.mil
The National Guard offers aviation support such as: flyovers, static displays, and parachute demonstrations to eligible events from air shows to professional sporting events. In order to request an aircraft flyover, aircraft static display or a parachute demonstration, you must thoroughly complete a DD Form 2535. You must have the form:
- Completed and signed by the sponsoring organization
- Certified (and signed) by the event site owner
- Approved by the local Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Flight Standards District Office (FSDO)
- Submit the form per the instructions below
Requests should be completed, signed, approved by the FAA and submitted per the instructions below at least 90 days and no later than 30 days in advance of the event. Incomplete forms and requests will not be considered. The Air Force and Army determine whether the event is eligible for support.
FAA coordination is required prior to submission: FAA approval must be obtained for all U.S. aerial events except aircraft static displays before submitting your request. Find your area FAA FSDO's address in your local white pages under Government or via the Federal Aviation Administration.
Submitting your request: Requests for Air National Guard assets should be submitted directly to the Air Force via Air Force Aerial Events. Requests for Army National Guard assets should be submitted to your State Public Affairs Office. Requests should be submitted at least 90 days and no later than 30 days prior to the scheduled event.
Securing aviation assets after receiving approval: It is the requestor's responsibility to coordinate actual participation of National Guard flying units once your event has been determined eligible for support. Please contact your State Public Affairs Office to determine whether units are available to support your event after your event has been approved.
Things to keep in mind: Aircraft participation is at no additional cost to the U.S. Government and on a non-interference basis with Department of Defense missions. Therefore, military contingencies and training requirements may preclude event participation at the last minute.
Additionally, patriotic events that are free and open to the public and those events designed to enhance Armed Forces recruiting and retention efforts have a higher likelihood of being approved by the Department of Defense. If your event falls within both or either of these categories please state so on your DD Form 2535 with a detailed explanation.
Aviation support or participation may be canceled by the U.S. Government without notice.
IMPORTANT NOTE: All requests for military support must be submitted on either Form 2535 (Aviation) or 2536 (Non-Aviation). It is imperative that these forms are fully completed and signed by an authorized representative of the event to be supported. If you do not fill out the form in its entirety, your event will not be eligible for support