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Public Affairs : Military Support

Military Support for Community Events
The West Point Community Relations Branch coordinates requests for military support of patriotic or community-wide celebrations in your area.

If you would like military support from West Point for an event in your area fill out a request for support form (DA Form 2536) and e-mail it to 8pao@usma.edu, or fax it to (845) 938-7140 as far in advance as possible, ideally 30 days.

Call West Point Community Relations at (845) 938-3614 for more information.

Support is provided based upon availability of the assets requested and in keeping with Army Regulations.

Types of Support:
  • USMA Band: available year round
  • Speaker: available year round
  • Color Guard: available year round
  • Firing Party (if the event calls for one): available year round
  • Glee Club (Cadets): available from August through May
  • Army Mules: available from August through May
  • Cadet Parachute Team: available from August through May, weather and temperatures permitting