U.S. Air Forces Central Expeditionary Band Operations 

Sponsor Quick Reference Guide

PERFORMANCE MISSIONS
- Troop Morale (large gatherings, dining facilities, "walk-arounds" to work centers, etc)
- Forward and Contingency Operating Bases (bring the show to them)
- Diplomatic, Embassy, International Outreach
- Community Outreach (local performances, local schools, local music students, etc)

PERFORMANCE GROUPS
- The AFCENT Band is an expeditionary music squadron comprised of professional musicians from the Active Duty, Guard and Reserve components of the USAF Band career field. The groups that deploy are very versatile and able to perform in several musical settings. Performances are designed to meet a variety of needs in various environments--the AFCENT Band can perform in environments with and without electrical power.

SCHEDULING
- If you have a major event at which you would like the band to perform, contact the AFCENT Band ASAP to make the necessary arrangements. Tour destinations are projected months in advance and require coordination.

HOW YOU CAN HELP US
- Arranging the AFCENT Band local performance and logistics
- Inform local commanders that this asset is on their base
- Assign POC for coordination of band details at TDY location
- Make local billeting and transportation arrangements

CONTACT
- The office number for the AFCENT Band is DSN 318-437-7135
- The organizational email address is AFCENTBand@auab.afcent.af.mil