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DAFI 35-110

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U.S. AIR FORCE BANDS

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DAFI 35-110, "U.S.

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September 14, 2022

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DAFI 35-110 — index record

NumberDAFI 35-110
TitleU.S. AIR FORCE BANDS
PublishedSeptember 14, 2022
Certified currentSeptember 14, 2022
Office of primary responsibilitySAF/PA
Issued byHeadquarters, Department of the Air Force
Status on the indexCurrent
Last index actionRewrite, September 15, 2022
Source indexAir Force e-Publishing
Index last readOctober 20, 2026

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Purpose, in the publication’s words

This instruction outlines and explains the capabilities Air Force bands employ to accomplish a wide range of objectives around the world. It provides commanders and Public Affairs professionals the guidance to use the unique ability of music to bridge language and cultural differences to build relationships with a wide variety of audiences and communicate a broader, deeper sense of meaning behind their ideas and messages. Implementing Air Force Policy Directive (AFPD) 35-1, Public Affairs Management, this document describes Air Force bands, their functional organization, and their capabilities at all levels. It applies to military members of the Regular Air Force, Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve, the United States Space Force and Department of the Air Force civilian employees, regardless of grade or functional area.

Summary of changes, as printed

This instruction has been substantially changed and requires a complete review. Major changes include The United States Air Force Academy Band 3N3XX AFSC designation and reinstatement as a premier band. Change to Table 3.8 Manning for ANG Bands and ANG follow-on training; the addition of NCOIC, Social Media duty title. Detailed instructions regarding recordings and accessions have been moved to DAFMAN 35-106.

Contents

  1. Chapter 1—PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVESp. 5
  2. Chapter 2—ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESp. 11
  3. Chapter 4—AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITYp. 25
  4. Chapter 5—OPERATIONSp. 28
  5. Chapter 6—STATE FUNERAL PLANp. 34
  6. Chapter 7—RECORDINGS AND SOCIAL MEDIAp. 35
  7. Chapter 8—FUNDING AND LOGISTICSp. 37
  8. Chapter 9—ADVERTISING, ACCESSIONS, TRAINING, AND UTILIZATIONp. 40
  9. Attachment 1—GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATIONp. 43
All 61 contents entries
  1. Chapter 1—PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVESp. 5
  2. 1.1. Purposep. 5
  3. 1.2. Applicationp. 5
  4. 1.3. Air Force Band Missionp. 5
  5. 1.4. Air Force Band Core Competenciesp. 5
  6. 1.5. Air Force Band Core Functionsp. 6
  7. 1.6. Air Force Band Objectivesp. 6
  8. 1.7. The Use of Music in the Communication Processp. 7
  9. 1.8. Regular Air Force (RegAF) Bandsp. 8
  10. 1.9. ANG Bandsp. 9
  11. 1.10. Other Units with Band Authorizationsp. 10
  12. Chapter 2—ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESp. 11
  13. 2.1. Headquarters Air Force (HAF)p. 11
  14. 2.2. Chief, Air Force Bands Divisionp. 11
  15. 2.3. Career Field Manager (3N1XX, 3N2XX, and 3N3XX)p. 11
  16. 2.4. Assistant Career Field Manager (3N1XX, 3N2XX, and 3N3XX)p. 12
  17. 2.5. Superintendent, Bands Divisionp. 12
  18. 2.6. RegAF Command or Installation Levelp. 12
  19. 2.7. RegAF Unit-Levelp. 12
  20. 2.8. Chief, Air National Guard (ANG) Bandsp. 14
  21. 2.9. ANG Bands Career Field Managerp. 14
  22. 2.10. ANG Command and Installation Level Responsibilitiesp. 14
  23. 2.11. ANG Band Unit-Level Organizationp. 15
  24. 3.1. Band Manningp. 16
  25. 3.2. Musical Capabilitiesp. 23
  26. 3.3. Administrationp. 23
  27. 3.4. Regional Band Standardized Duty Titlesp. 24
  28. 3.5. Premier Band Duty Titlesp. 24
  29. 3.6. Band Readiness and Deploymentsp. 24
  30. Chapter 4—AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITYp. 25
  31. 4.1. Areas of Responsibility (AOR)p. 25
  32. 4.2. Support to MAJCOMsp. 25
  33. 4.4. CONUS-Wide Missions for The USAF Band and The USAF Academy Bandp. 25
  34. 4.5. Events Outside a Band’s AORp. 25
  35. Chapter 5—OPERATIONSp. 28
  36. 5.1. General Guidancep. 28
  37. 5.2. Department of Defense Authorityp. 28
  38. 5.3. Participation Guidelinesp. 28
  39. 5.4. OCONUS Band Supportp. 31
  40. 5.6. Requesting Band Performancesp. 32
  41. 5.7. Band Reportsp. 32
  42. Chapter 6—STATE FUNERAL PLANp. 34
  43. 6.1. General Guidancep. 34
  44. 6.2. Roles (The USAF Band)p. 34
  45. 6.3. Roles (RegAF and ANG Bands)p. 34
  46. Chapter 7—RECORDINGS AND SOCIAL MEDIAp. 35
  47. 7.1. Audio and Video Recordingsp. 35
  48. 7.2. Copyrightp. 35
  49. 7.3. Social Media Usep. 35
  50. Chapter 8—FUNDING AND LOGISTICSp. 37
  51. 8.1. Fundingp. 37
  52. 8.2. Equipment & Suppliesp. 37
  53. 8.3. Performance Uniformsp. 38
  54. 8.4. Facilitiesp. 38
  55. 8.5. Vehiclesp. 38
  56. Chapter 9—ADVERTISING, ACCESSIONS, TRAINING, AND UTILIZATIONp. 40
  57. 9.1. Advertisingp. 40
  58. 9.2. Accessionsp. 40
  59. 9.3. Trainingp. 40
  60. 9.4. Utilizationp. 41
  61. Attachment 1—GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATIONp. 43

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