The Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps, when requested and in appropriate situations, can take part in public events sponsored by non-military organizations. The U.S. Army Military District of Washington facilitates requests for such support. Approval and tasking authority is exercised according to governing regulations and practices.

Please be as detailed as possible when making your request. If possible, state what size group you are requesting and provide a sequence of events. Mail or fax your requests on official letterhead to the appropriate office below:

Request Processing

It is recommended that performance requests be submitted a minimum of 60 working days in advance of an event, although a greater amount of time is desirable. In the course of processing a request, it could take as many as four weeks to determine if support can be provided.

Funding

Requesters should be aware that Armed Forces participation in public events may only be provided at no additional cost to the government. A sponsor must pay, when necessary, for non-local transportation, lodging, and meals in order to bring a performing unit to locations outside the National Capital Region.

Inclement Weather

Unfortunately, the Corps cannot perform outdoors in inclement weather due to the risk of damaging our instruments and uniforms. If there is no indoor, or otherwise sheltered, performance venue, the Corps will not be able to perform.

• * The Corps provides an announcer for Small Team and Large Team Show performances. Arrangements should be made for proper amplification for the announcer.
• ** This performance is reserved for extremely large venues and requires special approval.

Questions?

Should you have any questions about the procedures outlined above, please contact our Operations Supervisor, Master Sergeant Richard Rolls at 703-696-3353.