Contact Information
James Murrell,
633 FSS/FSW Community Program & Unit Cohesion Lead Coordinator (C3)
Contact
Unite
The Unite program operates annually through the calendar year. The last day to submit Unite event proposals is Monday, 30 September 2024. The event must be executed by 31 December 2024.
UNITE provides squadron leaders the flexibility to develop and deliver programs to build cohesion for personnel within their unit.
Unite is one component of CSAF Focus Area #1, “Revitalizing Squadrons”. Unit commanders are in the best position to execute resources that benefit Airmen under their authority. This initiative provides unit commanders with the funding to initiate programs that benefit their unit. This program will benefit all Airmen in a unit; Active, Reserve, and Civilian (appropriated and non-appropriated employees) directly assigned.
The spouses/dependents of Airmen assigned to the requesting unit are authorized participants of the Unite Program. The addition of spouses/dependents as authorized Unite program participants will not result in additional funding for the units. Funding will continue to be determined by the number of individuals assigned to the squadron or unit according to the current Unit Manning Document (UMD).
Commanders are able to host Wing events and activities.
Effective March 2023, all merchants providing goods and services in support of Unite events must comply with the Air Force NAF P-Card Use of Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services Representation 889 Policy. The unit POC is required to verify the compliance of the service provider. For NAF P-Card 889 Representation Policy Form.
Submission Process
Step 1. Set and confirm reservations with venues, vendors and/or service providers
Step 2. Reserve equipment (tents, tables, chairs, inflatables, games, grills, etc.)
Step 3. Obtain itemized quote/invoice from all venues, vendors and/or service providers requiring payment. Ensure the quote/invoice is Federal Government tax exempt and credit card is an accepted form of payment.
Step 4. Obtain completed Air Force NAF P-Card Use of Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services Representation (889) Form from authorized representative of venues, vendors and/or service providers.
Step 5. Have unit CC or designee sign the Unite Event Proposal
Step 6. Submit signed Unite Event Proposal, quotes/invoices, and 889 Compliance forms to Community Cohesion Coordinator (C3) a minimum of 10 days prior to event date.
Approval Authority
- AFSVC will approve/disapprove all events
- Events must be submitted at a minimum of 10 days in advance
Unauthorized Activities & Events
- December holiday parties
- End of year events
- Unit Balls or Banquets
- Combat Dining In/Out
- Unit Training/Meetings
- Change of Commands
- Promotion/Retirements
December holiday, Christmas, Hanukkah, End of Year celebrations are typically subsidized by squadron booster club funding. If December holiday parties were allowed, Unite funds would be utilized every year for this celebration only, which is not the intent of the program.)
Unauthorized Purchases
- Alcoholic beverages
- Equipment
- Rental of portable toilets, trash services, cleaning fees, cleaning supplies or cleaning companies
- Lodging or transportation costs
Audio/visual equipment or gaming devices - Cleaning supplies, hand sanitizer, gloves, masks, face shields, thermometers, or medical equipment
- Cost of damages, late fees, or insurance
- Prizes, gift cards, giveaways, or promotional items
- Equipment to donate to charities
- Gambling or to purchase gambling products
Service & Purchase Limitations
- – AFSVC will not provide reimbursement to events that have not been approved. If a squadron executes an event without approval, all expenses will be the responsibility of the squadron.
- Decorations for Unite events should not exceed more than 10% of the event’s total cost.
- Unite events must be inclusive to all Airmen and Guardians in a squadron and cannot be divided based on rank, pay grade, age, race, gender, or religion.
- Refundable deposits are the sole responsibility of the Unit. e.g., cleaning, reservations, etc.
The Unite program was created specifically for units and sub-sets of units.
NOTE: APF dollars are intended to fund the actual team-building event (only).
Unite partnerships
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