Qualification Checklist for Donations of Combat Materiel

Veterans’ Organizations

q Written request signed by the local commander, commandant, or president of the organization addressed to:

US Army TACOM Life Cycle Management Command

ATTN: AMSTA-LC-LEAD, M/S: 419

6501 E. 11 Mile Road

Warren, MI 48397-5000

Send this request to your national headquarters for verification that the organization is in good standing. Your national headquarters will forward your request to the Army Static Display/Ceremonial Rifle Team at TACOM for processing.

Please complete the following questionnaire and return this form with the other required documents outlined below:

Full Name of Organization: _____________________________________________

Organization Address: _________________________________________________

City:__________________________ State: ____________ Zip Code: ___________

Telephone Number: _________________________FAX Number:______________

E-mail Address: ______________________________________________________

Name of Point of Contact (POC):_________________________________________

POC Mailing Address (if different than above): _____________________________

City: __________________________ State: ____________ Zip Code: __________

POC Telephone Number: _____________________FAX Number: ______________

POC E-mail Address:__________________________________________________

Number of Active Organization members: _________________________________

Name of Organization that owns the display site: ____________________________

If the land is owned by someone other than the requesting organization, i.e. County or City Park, landowner permission must be obtained and forwarded with the request.

Address of Display site (if different than above):_____________________________

City: ______________________ State: _____________ Zip Code:______________

Number of Rifles you currently have (complete attached inventory form): _______

Type of Display items you currently have (Tanks, Cannons, Pistols …)

Ex: M4 Sherman Tank 125M145

Item_______________________________ Serial Number____________________

q Site photograph(s) – These photograph(s) must show where you intend to place the display item. It must include surrounding landmarks including your facility or the Park signs and setting.

q Photograph(s) – Of all display equipment, your organization has. This includes display items in parks and cemeteries that your organization has obtained.

q Map of the local area – This map must pinpoint the location of your organization and the display site if different. It must be detailed enough to permit visitors and/or inspectors unfamiliar with the local area to easily find the display.

Upon receipt and approval of your application, you will be offered a suitable display piece as they become available. If the exact item you are requesting does not become available within a reasonable amount of time, you may be offered a suitable substitute item.

Be advised that upon acceptance of an item your organization will be responsible for all release, demilitarization, display site preparation and transportation costs associated with the loan of display equipment. Demilitarization/ release costs can range anywhere from $225 to $6000 depending upon the type of equipment you are willing to accept.

The transportation of an item must be at your expense via a commercial carrier. This cost will be dependant upon the carrier you hire to move the item for you and the distance from its current location to your display site.