MARADMINS

R 101730Z FEB 11
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MARADMIN 097/11
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC PA//
SUBJ/FEASIBILITY OF SUPPORT FOR FLEET WEEK NEW YORK CITY 2011//
POC/MURPHY, N. F. /LTCOL/UNIT:DIV PA, NY PUBLIC AFFAIR /NAME:NEW YORK CITY PA/TEL:(212) 784-0160//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1.  THIS IS A COORDINATED DIR PA AND DC PPO FOS MSG. FOR OVER 30 YEARS, FLEET WEEK NEW YORK CITY HAS PROVIDED AN UNPRECEDENTED OPPORTUNITY FOR THE NAVY, MARINE CORPS AND COAST GUARD TO GENERATE EXTENSIVE AWARENESS OF OUR PEOPLE, MISSIONS, CAPABILITIES AND NAVAL CHARACTER. FLEET WEEK IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF AN ONGOING STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION CAMPAIGN AND IT ALSO ASSISTS IN THE NATIONAL RECRUITING EFFORT, HELPING TO COMMUNICATE OUR CORPS VALUES AND ETHOS. NATIONAL MEDIA EXPOSURE AND HIGH-PROFILE EVENTS SUPPORTED BY MORE THAN 120 FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL AND NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS ARE INTEGRAL TO THE SUCCESS OF THIS ANNUAL EFFORT. MARINE CORPS COMMANDS ROUTINELY SUPPORT THIS STRATEGIC NATIONAL OUTREACH MISSION. THIS MESSAGE OUTLINES BACKGROUND INFORMATION CONCERNING FLEET WEEK, SPECIFIC SUPPORT REQUESTED, AND POINTS OF CONTACT FOR HQMC. THE EXECUTIVE AGENT FOR THIS EVENT IS HQMC DIVISION OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS, NEW YORK CITY BRANCH.
2.  BACKGROUND:  FLEET WEEK NEW YORK CITY OCCURS 25 MAY 2011 - 2 JUNE 2011. HOSTED BY THE CITY OF NEW YORK, FLEET WEEK INCLUDES A WEEK-LONG SERIES OF OVER 200 COMMUNITY RELATIONS AND MEDIA OUTREACH ACTIVITIES THAT INCLUDE THE NAVY, MARINE CORPS AND COAST GUARD. IN ADDITION TO DAILY NATIONAL MEDIA AVAILABILITIES, THERE ARE RECEPTIONS WITH DISTINGUISHED INDIVIDUALS AND NATIONAL INFLUENCERS, UNIQUE AREA CANVASSING OPPORTUNITIES, AND HIGH-PROFILE COMMUNITY RELATIONS EVENTS CONDUCTED IN UNISON WITH THE UNITED STATES NAVY. AS THE EXECUTIVE AGENT FOR THE MARINE CORPS PORTION OF FLEET WEEK, NYC PAO REPRESENTS MARINE CORPS INTERESTS DURING EXECUTIVE STEERING COMMITTEE AND PLANNING MEETINGS WITH COMMANDER NAVY REGION MIDATLANTIC (CNRMA) AND COMMANDER US SECOND FLEET, ON BEHALF OF PARTICIPATING MARINE UNITS. NYC PAO ALSO REVIEWS AND PRIORITIZES REQUESTS FOR USMC SUPPORT DURING FLEET WEEK THAT WILL BE PASSED TO MARFORCOM G3/G5 WHO WILL HANDLE TASKINGS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ASSIGNED UNITS AND MISSIONS. 
3.  THIS YEAR, DUE TO CONTINUED OUTGROWTHS FROM PAST FLEET WEEKS, THERE IS AN OPPORTUNITY TO FURTHER THE SCOPE OF FLEET WEEK AND CREATE TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES WITH THE DESIGNATED MAGTF, DETACHMENTS, STATE AND CITY AGENCIES AND MARINE FORCES RESERVE UNITS FROM THE NEW YORK NEW JERSEY AREA. ALSO, THE NAVY AND COAST GUARD HAVE EXPRESSED INTEREST TO PARTICIPATE IN MAGTF DEMOS AND OTHER ACTIVITES THAT HAVE LARGELY BEEN MARINE CORPS EVENTS.
4.  FLEET WEEK ACTIVITIES ARE NAVY SPONSORED AND LED, HOWEVER SOME SERVICE SPECIFIC EVENTS ARE USMC DRIVEN. A SAMPLE OF LAST YEAR ACTIVITY INCLUDES:
  A.  COVERAGE BY AND APPEARANCES BY MARINES, SAILORS AND COAST GUARDSMEN ON NATIONAL NEWS, TALK AND ENTERTAINMENT SHOWS (THE NBC "TODAY SHOW", THE CBS "EARLY SHOW", ABC'S "GOOD MORNING AMERICA", FOX NEWS "FOX AND FRIENDS", "THE LATE SHOW" WITH DAVID LETTERMAN AND THE "JIMMY KIMMEL SHOW").
  B.  "MARINE DAY" IN BATTERY PARK, WHICH FEATURED STATIC DISPLAYS, SPECIALIZED UNITS AND DEMOS (MILITARY WORKING DOG DEMO) AND MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT.
  C.  "MARINE DAY" IN TIMES SQUARE, WHICH FEATURED DEMOSTRATIONS, STATIC DISPLAYS AND MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT.
  D.  MARINE CORPS WORLD TRADE CENTER "GROUND ZERO" FORMATION RUN IN BOOTS AND UTILITIES.
  E.  (12) SPMAGTF HELO RAID AND AMPHIBIOUS LANDING DEMONSTRATIONS AT  LOCAL PARKS AND HIGHSCHOOLS. (TWO PER DAY FOR 6 DAYS)
  F.  MORNING COLORS CEREMONIES AT LOCAL LANDMARKS WITH FLAG POLES TO INCLUDE: THE TRINITY CHURCH (BURIAL SITE OF THE 3RD CMC, LTCOL WHARTON,) COLUMBUS CIRCLE, VIETNAM VETERANS WAR MEMORIAL, MUSEUMS AND THE AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS.
  G.  RECEPTIONS, PARADES AND WREATH-LAYING CEREMONIES.
  H.  MULTIPLE PUBLIC RELATIONS, COMMUNITY RELATIONS, SERVICE PROJECTS AND MWR-RELATED EVENTS TO INCLUDE GOLF OUTINGS, PARTIES AND COOKOUTS.
  I.  HIGH SCHOOL VISITS IN STRICT COORDINATION WITH 1ST MARINE CORPS DISTRICT, RS NEW YORK AND RS NEW JERSEY.
  J.  SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS WITH CENTERS OF INFLUENCE IN THE MEDIA, WALL STREET EXECUTIVES AND EDUCATORS.
  K.  STATIC DISPLAYS ABOARD THE USS IWO JIMA WHERE MARINES AND SAILORS HOST GUESTS AND EXPLAIN EQUIPMENT.
5.  UNIFORMS:  THE UNIFORM OF THE DAY DURING FLEET WEEK IS BLUE DRESS "D".  THE SEASONAL CLIMATE MAY REQUIRE THE TANKER JACKET. PT EVENTS WILL REQUIRE THE PT UNIFORM. "MARINE DAYS" AT TIMES SQUARE AND BATTERY PARK AND THE SPMAGTF RAID DEMOS REQUIRE THE DESERT MARPAT UTILITY UNIFORM. THE UTILITY UNIFORM WILL NOT BE WORN AT ANY OTHER EVENT UNLESS DICTATED BY THE COMMANDER IN ACCORDANCE WITH CMC GUIDANCE ON WEAR OF THE UTILTY UNIFORM. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT COMMANDERS PRESCRIBE PT GEAR OR MODIFIED DESERT MARPAT UTLILITY UNIFORM (WITH GREEN SWEATSHIRT AND APPROPIRATE GREEN AND/OR UNIT
T-SHIRT) FOR COMREL EVENTS INVOLVING LABOR, PAINT, ETC. OFFICERS AND STAFF NCOS WILL BE REQUIRED TO BRING DRESS BLUE "A" AND "B" UNIFORMS FOR EVENING EVENTS. IN ADDITION, FIELD GRADE OFFICERS AND SENIOR STAFF NCOS SHOULD BE PREPARED TO WEAR EVENING DRESS FOR VARIOUS RECEPTIONS. NOTE: DRY CLEANING SERVICES WILL BE CONTRACTED IN COORDINATION WITH THE NAVY.
6.  SUPPORT:  THE FOLLOWING SUPPORT IS REQUESTED TO FACILITATE THE MARINE CORPS MISSION DURING FLEET WEEK NYC 2010:
  A.  MARINE BARRACKS WASHINGTON: SILENT DRILL PLATOON AND USMC BATTLE COLOR DETACHMENT, FOR NATIONAL MEDIA APPEARANCES, RECRUITING MISSION SUPPORT; INCLUDING PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES AT TIMES SQUARE,  BATTERY PARK, CENTRAL PARK, THE INTREPID AIR AND SPACE MUSEUM PARADE OF SAIL, AT PROFESSIONAL SPORTING EVENTS AND OTHER RELATED EVENTS. ALL APPEARANCES WILL BE FURTHER COORDINATED TO OCCUR DURING A CONSOLIDATED TIMEFRAME THAT WILL ALLOW THE RETURN TO 8TH UNITS PRIOR TO THE CONCLUSION OF FLEET WEEK, IF NEEDED.
  B.  MARFORCOM: PROVIDE AN APPROPRIATE SIZED SPMAGTF (USMC INFANTRY BN (REIN) ) FOR BOTH SHIPBOARD AND LAND EMPLOYMENT. BECAUSE LARGER ASSETTS CAN NOT GENERALLY BE OFFLOADED PIERSIDE, PLANS TO SEPARATELY SUPPORT GROUND AND SHIPBOARD STATIC DISPLAYS ARE RECCOMENDED BELOW.
    (1).  THE FOLLOWING ASSETS AND CAPABILITIES ARE REQUIRED TO SUPPORT SHIPBOARD OPERATIONS FACILITATING MEDIA COVERAGE, STATIC DISPLAYS AND ASSOCIATED EVENTS. ORGANIC VEHICLES, WEAPONS AND EQUIPMENT TO INCLUDE AT LEAST: (1) M1A1 TANK, (1) EFV, (1) AAV, (1) LAV, (1) MRAP, (1) MTVR, (1) M777 HOWITZER, (1) 81MM MORTAR, (1) 60MM MORTAR, (1) M2 50CAL MACHINE GUN, AND (1) MK-19 40MM AUTOMATIC GRENADE LAUNCHER; (2) SMALL ARMS WEAPONS DISPLAYS.
    (2).  THE FOLLOWING ASSETTS AND CAPABILITIES ARE REQUIRED TO SUPPORT GROUND OPERATIONS IN NEW YORK FACILITATING MEDIA COVERAGE, STATIC DISPLAYS AND EVENTS. VEHICLES, WEAPONS, EQUIPMENT AND ADDITIONAL PERSONNEL TO INCLUDE: (1) AAV, (1) LAV, (1) MRAP, (1) MTVR, (1) HIMARS, (1) M777 HOWITZER, (1) 81MM MORTAR, (1) 60MM MORTAR, (1) M2 50CAL MACHINE GUN, AND (1) MK-19 40MM AUTOMATIC GRENADE LAUNCHER; (1) NON-LETHAL WEAPONS DISPLAY, (1) MILITARY POLICE WORKING DOG SECTION; (1) COLOR GUARD DETACHMENT, (1) SMALL ARMS WEAPONS DISPLAY; (8) MARINE CORPS MARTIAL ARTS PROGRAM DEMONSTRATORS; (1) MORNING COLORS DETACHMENT AND (1) BUGLER ( TO CONDUCT MORNING AND EVENING COLORS CEREMONIES AROUND CITY.) CAPABILITY TO SUPPORT EXECUTION OF NO LESS THAN EIGHT SQUAD-SIZED HELO RAID DEMOS AT MULTIPLE SITES, DURING A SEVEN DAY PERIOD; AND SUPPORT OF A POSSIBLE AMPHIBIOUS LANDING DEMONSTRATION. 
    (3).  PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING TYPE/QUANTITY OF USMC A/C TO SHOWCASE MARINE AVIATION ISO NATIONAL MEDIA AVAILABILITIES, FLYOVERS FOR THE PARADE OF SHIPS AND MEMORIAL DAY SPORTING EVENTS, AMPHIBIOUS LANDING DEMONSTRATION, HELO RAID DEMONSTRATIONS, STATIC DISPLAYS AND DV LIFT: (4) F/A-18, (1) AV-8B, (1) F-35B, (2) KC-130J, (1) CH-53E, (4) CH-46E, (4) MV-22 OPSREY, (4) AH-1W, (2) UH-1N AND (1) UAV. SPECIFIC DATES AND DETAILED REQUIREMENTS OUTLINING INVOLVEMENT FOR ALL REQUESTED A/C WILL BE PROVIDED IN SEPARATE CORRESPONDENCE THROUGH APPROPRIATE COMMAND CHANNELS. NOTE: (1) MV-22, (1) CH-53E, (1) CH-46E, (1) AH-1W, (1) UH-1N, (1) F-35B AND (1) UAV ARE INTENDED TO REMAIN STATIC ON THE LHD DECK. (4) F/A-18 AND (2) KC-130J ARE INTENDED FOR FLYOVERS.
    (4).  PROVIDE TWO FAC TEAMS, EACH TO INCLUDE A DRIVER, A MEDIA ESCORT (TO BE IN THE HELO WHEN MEDIA IS EMBARKED), A PORTABLE PA SYSTEM FOR NARRATION, COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT TO TALK WITH THE PILOTS, DRINKING WATER AND TRANSPORTATION IN SUPPORT OF NO LESS THAN FEASIBILITY OF SUPPORT FOR FLEET WEEK NEW YORK CITY 2011 EIGHT SQUAD-SIZED SPMAGTF AIR/GROUND RAID DEMOS AT MULTIPLE AND GEOGRAPHICALLY-SEPARATED SITES THROUGHOUT THE NEW YORK CITY AND SURROUNDING AREAS. PROVIDE NO LESS THAN ONE CELLULAR PHONE NUMBER FOR EACH TEAM TO BOTH THE MARFORCOM AIR OPERATIONS OFFICER AND NYC PAO FOR SHORT-NOTICE COMMUNICATION REQUIREMENTS OCCURING DURING THE EXECUTION OF SAID EVENTS. NOTE THAT THE MEDIA ESCORT NEED NOT BE A PUBLIC AFFAIRS MARINE. THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THIS ESCORT IS TO ENSURE THE MEDIA FOLLOW CORRECT AIRCRAFT AND LANDING ZONE PROTOCOL AND HAVE ACCEPTABLE ABILITIES TO TALK TO THE MARINES AND CORPSMEN IN THE RAID FORCE AND CAPTURE STILL AND VIDEO IMAGES IN A SAFE AND APPROPRIATE MANNER.  SECONDARY TO THIS, THE  PUBLIC AFFAIRS SKILLS NECESSARY TO PERFORM THIS FUNCTION NEED NOT EXCEED THOSE THAT MAY BE STATED BY THE COMMANDER AND BRIEFED OR TRAINED BY THE SPMAGTF/MEU PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER AND/OR CHIEF. REQUEST THAT DIVISION OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS, NEW YORK CITY BRANCH BE INFORMED AT YOUR EARLIEST OPPORTUNITY AS TO HOW MANY AIRCRAFT SEATS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR THE MEDIA DURING EACH RAID FLIGHT, SO THAT REPLIES TO INTERESTED MEDIA OUTLETS CAN BE MADE AND SEATS ALLOCATED IN A MANNER TIMELY ENOUGH TO ALLOW FOR THE SUBMITTION OF BY-NAME MEDIA EMBARK REQUESTS TO HQMC.
    (5).  BE PREPARED TO PROVIDE WATCH STANDERS TO GUARD THE MARINE CORPS MUSEUM TRAVELING EXHIBIT DURING WORKING HOURS AT FEDRALL HALL AND MARINES TO INTERACT WITH PUBLIC.   
    (6).  PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL PERSONNEL IN DIRECT SUPPORT OF FLEET WEEK EXECUTION:
      (A).  SUFFICIENT QUANTITY OF COMPANY GRADE OFFICERS AND/OR SNCOS TO MAINTAIN TWO CONSISTENT SPMAGTF WATCH PRESENCES (ONE EACH IN BOTH THE FLEET WEEK COMMAND OPERATIONS CENTER AND THE FLEET WEEK MEDIA/COMREL COORDINATION CENTER) FOR THE ENTIRETY OF FLEET WEEK; SERVING AS A DIRECT LIAISON BETWEEN THE COMMAND CENTER, ESPECIALLY ITS NAVY/MARINE CORPS PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPRESENTATIVES COORDINATING MEDIA AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS VISITS, AND THE LHD-EMBARKED MARINES:
      (B).  (2) FIELD GRADE PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICERS, (2) COMPANY-GRADE PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICERS, (2) PUBLIC AFFAIRS SNCOS (4) COMBAT CORRESPONDENTS AND (4) COMBAT PHOTO AND VIDEOGRAPHERS IN DIRECT SUPPORT OF NYC PAO AND INDIRECT SUPPORT OF SPMAGTF/MEU PAO. PUBLIC AFFAIRS AND MEDIA MARINES CAN BE EMBARKED TO MAINTAIN CLOSE PROXIMITY AND CONSERVE RESOURCES. PAOS SHOULD BRING THE TOOLS AND CAPABILITIES NECESSARY TO GENERATE PRODUCTS AND DELIVER IT TO RELEVANT OUTLETS, INCLUDING MARINES.MIL AND EXTERNAL MEDIA, ONCE APPROVED FOR RELEASE BY NYC PAO AND/OR SPMAGTF/MEU PAO.
    (7) BE PREPARED TO SUPPORT REQUESTS FOR MARINE CORPS (MARINES, CORPSMEN AND RELIGIOUS SERVICE SPECIALISTS) PARTICIPATION IN ACTIVE AND PASSIVE MEDIA-RELATED EVENTS INVOLVING INTERVIEWEES, DISPLAYS, DEMONSTRATIONS AND ACTIVITIES SIMILAR IN NATURE AS COORDINATED BY DIVISION OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS, NEW YORK CITY BRANCH AND SPMAGTF/MEU PUBLIC AFFAIRS.
  C.  MARINE CORPS RECRUITING COMMAND:
    (1).  PROVIDE ADMINISTRATIVE, LOGISTICAL, CIVILIAN, EDUCATOR AND REGULATORY COORDINATION AND SUPPORT FOR THE SPMAGTF AIR/GROUND RAID DEMOS AT AREA HIGH SCHOOLS; TO INCLUDE PARENT AND POOLEE ATTENDANCE AND APPROPRIATE DISPLAYS OF ASSETS (H-3, PULL-UP BAR CHALLENGE, RECRUITER SUPPORT MATERIAL AND INCENTIVE ITEMS, ETC.).
    (2).  EXECUTE THE NECESSARY COORDINATION AND PROCEDURES WITH APPROPRIATE AGENCIES IN ORDER TO EMBARK POOLEES AND RECRUITING COMMAND PERSONNEL ABOARD THE LHD IN NORFOLK FOR TRANSIT TO NEW YORK CITY.
    (3).  PROVIDE DRILL INSTRUCTOR TEAMS AND LOGISTICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT TO RECRUIT TRAINING-RELATED DEMONSTRATIONS AND TO SERVE AS SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS DURING SELECTED SPEAKING FEASIBILITY OF SUPPORT FOR FLEET WEEK NEW YORK CITY 2010 ENGAGEMENTS; TO INCLUDE MARINE DAYS AT TIMES SQUARE AND IN CENTRAL PARK, VARIOUS HIGH SCHOOL VISITS AND NO LESS THAN EIGHT SQUAD-SIZED SPMAGTF AIR/GROUND RAID DEMOS AT MULTIPLE SITES; TO INCLUDE PARENT AND POOLEE ATTENDANCE AND APPROPRIATE DISPLAYS OF ASSETS (H-3, PULL-UP BAR CHALLENGE, RECRUITER SUPPORT MATERIAL AND INCENTIVE ITEMS, ETC.).
    (4).  PROVIDE SUPPORT DURING BATTLE COLOR DETACHMENT AND MARINE BAND AVAILABILITIES AT TIMES SQUARE, CENTRAL PARK, HIGH SCHOOL VISITS, ETC, BY COORDINATING ACTIVE ATTENDANCE AT MUSICIAN ENLISTMENT OPTION PROGRAM (MEOP) AND HIGH SCHOOL MUSICIAN WORKSHOPS AND PASSIVE HIGH SCHOOL BAND AND POOLEE ATTENDANCE AT VARIOUS MUSICAL PERFORMANCES.
    (5).  PROVIDE GUIDANCE AND COORDINATION BETWEEN J. WALTER THOMPSON AND NYC PAO ON MATTERS RELATING TO NAVY AND MARINE CORPS MARKETING AND ADVERTISING IN SUPPORT OF FLEET WEEK TO INCLUDE SIGNAGE FOR MARINE DAY TIMES SQUARE AND CENTRAL PARK, AND THE SPMAGTF AIR/GROUND RAID DEMOS.
    (6).  COORDINATE WITH NAVY REGION NORTH EAST PUBLIC AFFAIRS TO MAINTAIN A DISPLAY PRESENCE AT THE PIER DURING FLEET WEEK TO INCLUDE PARENT AND POOLEE ATTENDANCE AND APPROPRIATE DISPLAYS OF ASSETS (H-3, PULL-UP BAR CHALLENGE, RECRUITER SUPPORT MATERIAL AND INCENTIVE ITEMS, ETC.). SHIP TOURS ARE ALSO OCCURING AND AVAILABLE DURING THE HOURS AFFORDED FOR DISPLAYS.
    (7).  BE PREPARED TO ENGAGE SHORT-NOTICE ENHANCED AREA CANVASSING OPPORTUNITIES DURING FLEET WEEK; TO INCLUDE POOLEE ATTENDANCE AND APPROPRIATE DISPLAYS OF ASSETS (H-3, PULL-UP BAR CHALLENGE, RECRUITER SUPPORT MATERIAL AND INCENTIVE ITEMS, ETC.).
    (8).  BE PREPARED TO SUPPORT MILITARY PARTICIPATION IN SIGNIFICANT COMMUNITY RELATIONS AND MAJOR SPORTING EVENTS (PARADES, MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL AND SOCCER, ETC.); TO INCLUDE COLOR GUARDS, FLAG UNFURLERS, COMMAND REPRESENTATION, UNIFORMED ATTENDEES AND APPROPRIATE DISPLAYS OF ASSETS (H-3, PULL-UP BAR CHALLENGE, RECRUITER SUPPORT MATERIAL AND INCENTIVE ITEMS, ETC.).
    (9).  BE PREPARED TO SUPPORT REQUESTS FOR MARINE CORPS (MARINES, CORPSMEN AND RELIGIOUS SERVICE SPECIALISTS) PARTICIPATION IN ACTIVE AND PASSIVE MEDIA-RELATED EVENTS INVOLVING INTERVIEWEES, DISPLAYS, DEMONSTRATIONS AND ACTIVITIES SIMILAR IN NATURE AS COORDINATED BY NYC PAO AND SPMAGTF/MEU PUBLIC AFFAIRS.
    (10).  MANY OF THE FLEET WEEK EVENTS MAY PROVIDE THE OPPORTUNITY FOR RS POOLEE EVENTS OR PARTICIPATION. RS NEW YORK AND RS NEW JERSEY SHOULD EXPLOIT THESE OPPORTUNITIES, COORDINATING AND/OR COMMUNICATING ALL EFFORTS TOWARD THESE ENDS WITH NYC PAO, SPMAGTF/MEU PUBLIC AFFAIRS AND 1ST MCD/MCRC PUBLIC AFFAIRS.
    (11).  CONDUCT ADVANCE COORDINATION WITH LOCAL HIGH SCHOOLS TO IDENTIFY LOCATIONS FOR AIRCRAFT STATIC DISPLAY OPPORTUNITIES.
  D.  MARINE FORCES RESERVE:
    (1).  FLEET WEEK SERVES AS A SIGNIFICANT COMMUNITY RELATIONS MISSION ENABLER FOR MARFORRES. IN ADDITION, AS MENTIONED ABOVE IN PARAGRAPH 3, ADDITIONAL TRAINING OPPORTUNTIES ARE PRESENT FOR RESERVE UNITS IN THE NY/NJ AREA, PROVIDING THE DESIGNATED MAGTF OR MEU WISHES TO PURSUE THESE OPPORTUNITIES. PRIOR COORDINATION BETWEEN NYCPAO AND LOCAL RESERVE UNITS INDICATE THAT AN ANNUAL TRAINING (AT) OPPORTUNITY EXISTS. TO HELP FACILITATE UNITY OF EFFORT AND MAXIMIZE EFFICIENCY, REQUEST COORDINATION AND SUPPORT AMONG NYC-AREA RESERVE UNITS, MARFORRES AND MARFORCOM. REQUESTS FOR MEDIA EVENTS, COLOR GUARDS, MEMORIAL DAY PARADE PARTICIPATION, AND SIMILAR COMREL-ORIENTED ACTIVITIES IN THE NYC AREA DURING THE FLEET WEEK PERIOD ALSO REQUIRE DETAILED COORDINATION. UNITS OF PARTICULAR INTEREST INCLUDE: 6TH COMM BN, BROOKLYN, NY; 2/25, GARDEN CITY, NY; 2/25, DOVER, NJ; 6TH MOTORS, RED BANK, NJ; AND MAG-49 DET B, NEWBURGH, NY. PUBLIC AFFAIRS AUGMENTATION FROM MARFORRES IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED. IT IS RECCOMENDED THAT MARFORRES  ARINES PLAN TO EMBARK IN NORFOLK WITH THE DESIGNATED SPMAGTF TO ENABLE UNITY OF EFFORT.
    (2).  BE PREPARED TO SUPPORT REQUESTS FOR MARINE CORPS (MARINES, CORPSMEN AND RELIGIOUS SERVICE SPECIALISTS) PARTICIPATION IN ACTIVE AND PASSIVE MEDIA-RELATED EVENTS INVOLVING INTERVIEWEES, DISPLAYS, DEMONSTRATIONS AND ACTIVITIES SIMILAR IN NATURE AS COORDINATED BY NYC PAO AND SPMAGTF/MEU PUBLIC AFFAIRS.
  E.  MARINE CORPS COMBAT DEVELOPMENT COMMAND:
    (1).  PROVIDE EQUIPMENT, SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS, AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS SUPPORT VIA THE COMMAND, THE MARINE CORPS WARFIGHTING LABORATORY, THE STRATEGIC VISION GROUP AND COMBAT DEVELOPMENT AND INTEGRATION (G3/G5) IN SUPPORT OF NATIONAL MEDIA, NATIONAL BUSINESS MEDIA AND WALL STREET OPPORTUNITIES, EMBARKED SHIP STATIC DISPLAYS (FOR PUBLIC AND VIP TOURS, MEDIA VISUALS, ETC), MARINE DAY IN TIMES SQUARE, MARINE DAY IN CENTRAL PARK AND NUMBEROUS PIER-SIDE AND HIGH-PROFILE COMMUNITY STATIC DISPLAY VENUES TO SHOWCASE WARFIGHTING CAPABILITIES AND COMMUNICATE THE MISSION OF MCCDC.
    (2).  BE PREPARED TO SUPPORT REQUESTS FOR MARINE CORPS PARTICIPATION IN ACTIVE AND PASSIVE MEDIA-RELATED EVENTS INVOLVING INTERVIEWEES, DISPLAYS, DEMONSTRATIONS AND ACTIVITIES SIMILAR IN NATURE AS COORDINATED BY NYC PAO AND SPMAGTF/MEU PUBLIC AFFAIRS.
  F.  MARINE CORPS SYSTEMS COMMAND.
    (1).  PROVIDE EQUIPMENT, SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS SUPPORT VIA THE COMMAND, PROGRAM MANAGERS OF GROUND TRANSPORTATION AND ENGINEER SYSTEMS (MRAP, HIMARS, EFV, LAV, ETC), INFANTRY WEAPONS SYSTEMS (M-4 CARBINE, M-32 MULTIPLE-SHOT GRENADE LAUNCHER, UA 240G MACHINE GUN, ETC) AND ROBOTIC SYSTEMS (GLADIATOR, MATILDA, SARGE, ETC) IN SUPPORT OF EMBARKED SHIP STATIC DISPLAYS (FOR PUBLIC AND VIP TOURS, MEDIA VISUALS, ETC), MARINE DAY IN TIMES SQUARE, MARINE DAY IN CENTRAL PARK, NATIONAL MEDIA EVENTS, BUSINESS MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES AND NUMBEROUS PIER-SIDE AND HIGH-PROFILE COMMUNITY STATIC DISPLAY VENUES TO SHOWCASE RECENT AND FUTURE ACQUISITIONS OF SYSTEMS, EQUIPMENT AND LEADING EDGE TECHNOLOGY USED BY, OR EXPECTED TO BE USED BY, THE OPERATING FORCES TO ACCOMPLISH THEIR WARFIGHTING MISSION.
    (2).  BE PREPARED TO SUPPORT REQUESTS FOR MARINE CORPS PARTICIPATION IN ACTIVE AND PASSIVE MEDIA-RELATED EVENTS INVOLVING INTERVIEWEES, DISPLAYS, DEMONSTRATIONS AND ACTIVITIES SIMILAR IN NATURE AS COORDINATED BY NYC PAO AND SPMAGTF/MEU PUBLIC AFFAIRS.
  G.  JOINT NON-LETHAL WEAPONS DIRECTORATE.
    (1).  PROVIDE SELECTED EQUIPMENT, SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS SUPPORT VIA THE COMMAND AND PROGRAM MANAGERS TO COMMUNICATE THE MISSION OF THE JOINT NON-LETHAL WEAPONS DIRECTORATE AND SHOWCASE RECENT AND FUTURE NON-LETHAL WEAPONS CAPABILITIES AND INITIATIVES, FOR SIMILAR PURPOSES AND OUTCOMES OUTLINED FOR MCCDC AND MARINE CORPS SYSTEMS COMMAND IN PRIOR PARAGRAPHS.
    (2).  BE PREPARED TO SUPPORT REQUESTS FOR MARINE CORPS PARTICIPATION IN ACTIVE AND PASSIVE MEDIA-RELATED EVENTS INVOLVING INTERVIEWEES, DISPLAYS, DEMONSTRATIONS AND ACTIVITIES SIMILAR IN NATURE AS COORDINATED BY DIVISION OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS, NEW YORK CITY BRANCH AND SPMAGTF/MEU PUBLIC AFFAIRS.
  H.  WOUNDED WARRIOR REGIMENT (WWR):
    (1).  IN ORDER TO CONTINUE TO FOSTER PUBLIC SUPPORT AND BUILD UPON EXISTING BENEFICIAL RELATIONSHIPS IN THE NEW YORK CITY AREA, REQUEST THAT WWR COMMUNICATE EVENTS TO BE ATTENDED (INCLUDING SPONSORING ORGANIZATIONS AND SIZES OF ATTENDING PARTIES) WITH NYC PAO, WHO WILL RECIPROCATE AND PROVIDE WWR WITH SEQUENCE OF EVENTS LISTING AND FACILITATE INQUIRIES REGARDING TARGETS OF OPPORTUNITY DURING FLEET WEEK.
    (2).  IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE WWR PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER BE IN THE NEW YORK CITY AREA DURING AND, IF FEASIBLE, PRIOR TO FLEET WEEK IN SUPPORT OF THE WOUNDED WARRIORS WHO WILL BE ATTENDING THE MANY AND VARIOUS NON-PROFIT-SPONSORED EVENTS DURING THIS TIME.
    (3).  AS DEEMED APPROPRIATE BY THE REGIMENTAL COMMANDER AND NYC PAO, NYC PAO IS PREPARED TO CONSIDER AND PREPARE THE WAY FOR INCLUSION OF THE WOUNDED WARRIORS IN EVENTS IDENTIFIED BY THE REGIMENT (E.G. THE "GROUND ZERO" RUN). NOTE THAT THE LOGISTICAL SUPPORT REQUIREMENTS WILL REMAIN THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE SPONSORING ORGANIZATIONS, AS NYC PAO AND SPMAGTF/MEU PAOS HAVE LIMITED RESOURCES AT THEIR DISPOSAL. HOWEVER, ANY REQUESTS FOR SUCH SUPPORT WILL BE RECEIVED AND CONSIDERED BY BOTH OFFICES AS REQUESTED BY THE REGIMENTAL PAO, AND ALL AVAILABLE OPTIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED IN AN EFFORT TO ACCOMMODATE THE WOUNDED WARRIORS.
  I.  NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE MARINE CORPS:
    (1).  PROVIDE THE TRANSPORTATION AND LOGISTICS FOR A MARINE CORPS TRAVELING EXHIBIT TO NEW YORK CITY AT FEDERAL HALL ON WALL STREET FROM 26 MAY TO 2 JUNE. PERSONNEL TO GUARD THE MUSEUM AND INTERACT WITH THE PUBLIC WILL BE PROVIDED BY THE SPMAGTF. ADDITIONAL COORDINATION WILL BE MADE TO CONDUCT STATIC DISPLAYS ON WALL STREET OUTSIDE FEDERAL HALL TO GENERATE MORE INTEREST.
  J.  MARINE CORPS COMMUNITY SERVICES:
    (1). PROVIDE AN ALL MARINE TEAM TO SUPPORT PARTICIPATION IN ACTIVE AND PASSIVE MEDIA-RELATED EVENTS INVOLVING INTERVIEWEES, SPORTING EVENTS, DEMONSTRATIONS AND ACTIVITIES SIMILAR IN NATURE AS COORDINATED BY DIVISION OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS, NEW YORK CITY BRANCH AND SPMAGTF/MEU PUBLIC AFFAIRS.
    (2).  COORDINATE WITH SPMAGTF AND NYC PAO TO IDENTIFY OPPORTUNITIES FOR MCCS TO SUPPORT THE SMAGTF AND DEVELOP A WORKING RELATIONSHIP WITH USO NYC DURING FLEET WEEK.
  K.  DIVISION OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS:
    (1). CE: GENERAL OFFICER AND ELISTED LEADERSHIP SUPPORT IS REQUESTED. CMC AND SMMC ARE EXPECTED TO RECEIVE INVITATIONS FROM MULTIPLE ORGANIZATIONS TO ATTEND SOCIAL EVENTS, PARTICULARLY TOWARD THE END OF FLEET WEEK. II MEF CG ATTENDANCE IS REQUESTED. MCRC CG ATTENDANCE IS REQUESTED. REQUEST A SECOND, OFFICIAL GENERAL OFFICER TO COVER POP-UP TARGETS OF OPPORTUNITY. COMMANDER, SECOND FLEET IS EXPECTED TO REACH OUT TO USMC GENERAL OFFICERS WITH NEW YORK TIES FOR PARTICPATION IN VARIOUS EVENTS.
    (2).  COMREL BRANCH (BAND): REQUEST ONE FIELD BAND TO MARCH IN PARADES AND PLAY AT SELECTED LOCATIONS.  IT IS REQUESTED THAT THE BAND EMBARK AND OR BILLET WITH THE SPMAGTF TO ESTABLISH UNIT COHESION AND CONSERVE RESOURCES. INITIAL COORDINATION HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED BETWEEN NYC PAO AND MARINE CORPS FORCES RESERVE BAND IN NEW ORLEANS. POC IS: MSGT KEVIN HUNTER: KEVIN.HUNTER@USMC.MIL.
    (3).  MTU-17(PA): REQUEST ROBUST AUGMENTEE SUPPORT TO FACILITATE TWO PIER-SIDE MANNING REQUIREMENTS:
      (A).  MANNING OF THE FLEET WEEK COC DESK WITH PA-TRAINED OFFICER AND/OR SNCO.
      (B).  OFFICERS AND SNCOS TO ASSIST WITH THE CONDUCT OF DV SHIP TOURS AND SPMAGTF DEMONSTRATIONS.
      (C).  MANNING OF THE FLEET WEEK MEDIA CENTER.
7.  COORDINATING INSTRUCTIONS:  REQUEST REFERENCED COMMANDS IDENTIFY SUPPORT AVAILABLE AND PROVIDE PROJECT OFFICER NAMES/POC INFORMATION TO NYC PAO NLT 15 FEB 11. NYC PAO POCS ARE: CAPT ERIC TAUSCH,  CELL 347-213-7921, EMAIL ERIC.TAUSCH@USMC.MIL , OFFICE 212-784-0160, FAX 212-784-0169. CAPT ANTON SATTLER, FRANK.SATTLER@USMC.MIL. GYSGT MATT BUTLER, MATTHEW.A.BUTLER1@USMC.MIL
8.  RELEASE AUTHORIZED BY COL B. F. SALAS, DIRECTOR, DIVISION OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS.//