Unite Program

In August 2016, Air Force Chief of Staff (CSAF) General David Goldfein, released his letter to Airmen titled, “The Beating Heart of the Air Force…Squadrons!” In turn, AFSVA was asked to establish an activity-rich program that would empower Squadron & Unit Commanders with options to facilitate unit cohesion. The Unite Program was developed to provide military leadership with the maximum flexibility to deliver programs that build cohesion for personnel within their unit. This includes assigned Active Duty, Reserve, and both APF and NAF Civilians.

Unite Information

Funding

The installation C3 can confirm your allocations and will make payments on your behalf.

RECREATION FUNDS (APF) May be used on equipment rentals, program supplies, decorations*, and entertainment.
*decorations cannot exceed 10% of total event cost.

FOOD & BEVERAGE FUNDS (NAF) Must be used in conjunction with a Unite event. No alcohol.

Funding Guidelines

Unite is NOT a food & beverage program
Events must be recreational and cohesive to utilize funding
Unite funds CAN’T be combined with other NAFs or APFs
Funds from non-Federal entities such as Booster Clubs may be used

Unauthorized Purchases

Alcohol
Gambling
Lodging or transportation
Equipment (rentals allowed)
Prizes, giveaways or promo items
Porta-Johns, trash services, damages, or cleaning fees

Unauthorized Events

Holiday parties
End of year events
Balls or banquets
Dining in/Dining outs
Squadron trainings or meetings
Base wide special events

Eligibility

Unite events must be inclusive to all Airman in an organization; This includes Active Duty, Reserves, APF, and NAF Civilians and cannot be divided based on rank, pay, grade, age, race gender, or religion.

Family members are welcome to participate, but they must pay any associated fees.

Type of Events

Ready to Ėxecute (RTE): RTE programs are pre-approved and easy to implement! They keep funds on the installation and should be considered first.

Unit Driven: You have the freedom to design an event unique to your squadron on or off of the installation. Unit driven events require your Commander’s signature and approval from the AFSVA which may take up to 30 days.

Hosting Your First Unite Event

Follow this step-by-step guide on hosting and executing your first (successful!) Unite Event.

Squadron Commander appoints the organizational Unite POC.
Event Proposal: Have your organizational Unite POC complete the event proposal form and submit it to our Community Cohesion Coordinator (C3). AFSVA event approval may take up to 21 days.
Have Fun at Your Event!
Submit After Action Information: Have your organizational Unite POC submit an after action report.

Contact your installation C3 to confirm your allocation amount and to make payments on your behalf.

Plan Ahead, all 899’s are required for ALL VENDORS

Check and See if you already have one on file

REMEMBER submit your UNITE at least 7 days before your proposed event

Final attendance count is due 72 hours prior to your ON-BASE event and will be used to invoice meals planned at FSS facilities. Off-base attendance requirements may differ.

Allocation

$13.50/person APF: Activity expenses (equipment rentals, program supplies, decorations & entertainment)

$5/person NAF: Food and beverage expenses