Additional Instruction for Requests
For Color Guards (inside of 60 miles of a Marine Corps Installation):
- Download the DD 2536 form (link above)
- Complete the form and forward to the nearest base (see locator)
For Color Guards (outside of 60 miles of a Marine Corps Installation):
- Download the DD 2536 form (link above)
- Complete the form and forward to the Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES) Community Relations at mfrcomrel@usmc.mil
For Silent Drill Platoon (SDP):
- Download the DD 2536 form (link above)
- Submit request to the HQMC Community Relations at HQMC.COMREL@usmc.mil Once received and reviewed, your request will be sent to Marine Barracks Washington, D.C. for processing.
For USMC Funeral Honors
- Go to the USMC Funeral Honors website: https://www.hqmc.marines.mil/Agencies/Casualty-MFPC/Funeral-Honors/
- Fill out online request form or print and fill out Funeral Honors request form (NAVMC 11737) available on the website
- Additional information on Funeral Honors: Phone: 1-866-826-3628; Email: funeral.honors@usmc.mil
For USMC Band requests
- Go to the USMC band webpage: https://www.marines.mil/Community/Bands/
- Follow instructions for President’s Own, Drum and Bugle Corps, or Field Band requests on the website.
Notes:
*Standard requests for support require minimum 30-day lead time.
*If your event will occur in less than 30 calendar days, please be advised that this will likely affect our ability to support.
*Normal turnaround time for processing requests is 7-14 days upon receipt. If you do not receive a notification of support for your event within 14 days, please reach out to the appropriate base POC (base locator) or MARFORRES via email or by phone at 504-697-9341/9300.