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Communication Strategy and Operations

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Community Relations

All community relations requests must be submitted in accordance with the timelines listed below. Unless otherwise noted, all requests are to be directed to I MEF COMMSTRAT.

Aviation (Flight or Static):  No less than 90 days.  Requests shall be directed to Community Relations, OMCC (information below).     

1st Marine Division (1st MarDiv) Band:  No less than 45 Days. Requests shall be directed to the 1st MarDiv Band (information below).   

Non-Aviation Static Displays:  No less than 60 days.

Personnel (to include parade, demonstration, and personnel to man static displays:  No Less than 45 days.

Color Guard Detail:  No less than 45 days.

1ST MARINE DIVISION BAND                                                           

To request band support--- please download DD Form 2536 and email the completed request form to 1MARDIV_BAND@USMC.MIL.

For more information, visit: 1st Marine Division Band (marines.mil).

Requests for Non-Aviation Support

To request NON-AVIATION support--- Ground Equipment, Color Guard, and Marine Corps Speakers---for a community event, please download DD Form 2536 and email the completed request to imef_commstrat@usmc.mil

Requests for Aviation Support

The Marine Corps can also provide aerial support--- fixed wing (jets, planes) or rotary (helicopters)---in support of certain community events. To get started, begin by thoroughly completing the Department of Defense “Request for Military Aerial Support” (DD2535) and submitting to hqmc.comrel@usmc.mil.  Do not fax requests. To assure your request is received and processed please include the asset requested, and the date and location of the event in the subject line (i.e. Color Guard Request-25July2014- Washington, D.C.). To confirm receipt or for any questions, call 703-614-1034. 

Contact Us

Location
Camp Del Mar in Bldg. 210721, Rm. 110

Commercial
(760) 763-7047

DSN
(312) 361-7047

After Hours
(760) 829-0958                   

Email
imef_commstrat@usmc.mil

Media Inquiries

Submit your request to imef_commstrat@usmc.mil.

 
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