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 equip empowered Squadron/Unit commanders with options to facilitate unit cohesion.
Eligibility
Unite Events must be inclusive to all Airmen in a Squadron. This includes Active Duty, Reserves, as well as APF and NAF civilians. Events cannot be divided based on rank, pay, grade, age, race, gender, religion. Family members and Contractors are welcome to participate, but extra Unite funds will not be provided for these participants. A Unite event cannot be held for dependents only.
NOTE: APF dollars are intended to fund the actual team-building event (only).
Hosting an Event is Easy!
Step 1:
Submit an Event Proposal and the Cost Breakdown Spreadsheet 10+ days out by emailing minot.unite.1@us.af.mil
Please note you must have a signed appointment letter from your squadron commander to utilize these funds and you may also need additional information dependent upon your event plans. Email our Unite Coordinator to find out how to become your squadron or groups Unite POC today!
Step 2:
If your event requires supplies or groceries, schedule a time to shop with your C3. Your C3 will make payments on your behalf.
Step 3:
Host your event and have fun!
Step 4:
Submit an After-Action Report and 5 photos of your event within 5 days to the C3
Types of Events
Ready to Execute
RTE programs are pre-approved and easy to implement. They keep funds on the installation and should be considered first.
Bowling at Rough Rider Lanes, Equipment Rentals or Laser Tag at ODR, Golfing, Archery Simulator, Fling Golf, and more!
Unit Driven
You have the freedom to design an event unique to your squadron on or off of the installation, during or outside of duty hours. Unit driven events require your Commander’s signature and approval from the AF Services Activity which may take up to 30 days.
Cooking Class, Escape Room, Horseback Riding, Trampoline Park, or Curling just to name a few!
Volunteer & Free
Free & volunteer events are automatically approved. There is no limit to how many volunteer events a unit can host.
All approved activities must have a team-building activity involved. Entertainment such as movies and sporting events are no longer acceptable.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I access the Unite Funds?
Send a request to MinotUnite.1@us.af.mil or marissa.standard.1@us.af.mil The C3 will send over all paperwork needed to access the funding, or download the files available on this page.
How do I need to plan for our event?
Unite Programs must have a recreational aspect such as a basketball game, sports day, cornhole tournament, scavenger hunt, or simple games (board or otherwise). Event Funds must be twice as much as the Food Funds. Food Funds cannot be used without a unit cohesion activity.
What are the funds based on?
Manning numbers pulled via the Minot DoD ID listing at the beginning of each calendar year. Event Funds are $13.50 per person and Food Funds are based on $5 per person. The funding can be used as a “total budget” for an event instead of breaking it down by person.
What can the Unite Funds be used on?
There are two different types of funding: 1) Event Funds for rentals and non-edible items and 2) Food Funds for catering and all edible items purchased.
Example: rental fees, plates, & napkins = Event Funds while BBQ catering, bottled water, & cookies = Food Funds
What kind of food can be purchased?
Any kind of items that are within your unit’s budget or offset with additional funding from the unit. It is always preferred that catering be used from on-base restaurants or the Jimmy Doolittle Center. This helps our funding go back into our community. Any off-base restaurants must have a signed 889.
