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 with options to facilitate cohesion.
The Unite program provides Commanders with funding to initiate programs that will benefit all Airmen in their unit including assigned Active Duty and APF/NAF Civilians. Family members are welcome to participate in the program but must pay their expenses.
Eligibility
Assigned Active Duty, Reserve, and APF/NAF Civilians. Family members may participate after paying any applicable fees.
Paying For UNITE
Knowing Before You Call
Your installation C3 will make Unite payments on your behalf via a purchasing card, though you must ensure budget limits are maintained at all times. Final attendance count is due at least 72 hours prior to your ON-BASE event and will be used to invoice meals planned at FSS facilities. If the actual number is greater than what was planned, you’ll be invoiced for the greater number. Off-base attendance requirements may differ.
Why UNITE?
Our program goals are to support SQ leaders, maximize use of FSS facilities, measure impact, and provide maximum flexibility to SQ commanders. You can use this program for any of the following reasons:
- Develop a new skill or competency
- Improve physical fitness
- Increase esprit de corps, comradery, or moral
- Promote interaction between unit members
- Provide an opportunity for fun or relaxation
- Reinforce peer, squadron, or AF corps values
- Work on team-building exercise
Considerations
- Family members are welcome to participate, but they must pay any associated fees.
- Funds cannot be used to augment holiday parties on or off the installation.
- Meals must be used in conjunction with an approved Unite event.
- Funds cannot be used for alcohol or prizes.
- Unite funds cannot be combined with unit enhancement funds or SM&W funds.
- Private org funds may be used to supplement funding.
- Unit driven events require Commander’s signature and approval from the AF Services Activity (may take up to 30 days).
- Must submit all requests by December 1.
- Must execute all UNITE event by December 15.
- Complete the POC Appointment Letter
Squadron Commanders will appoint a squadron Unite POC, in writing, to the FSS Unite lead Coordinator. - Event Proposal
Meet with your installation C3 to discuss your objectives, event ideas, and to complete the “Event Proposal Form.” AFSVA event approval may take up to 30 days. - Have Fun at Your Event!
- Submit After Action Information
The installation C3 will not attend all Unite events, so we are relying on you to provide detailed after action information to improve the program.
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