# Defense Support to Special Events
> **US Department of Defense** · Final rule. · Published 2012-04-17 · Effective 2012-05-17 · 77 FR 22671
## Document
- **Document number:** 2012-9148
- **Category:** other
- **Sub-agency:** US Department of Defense
- **Federal Register citation:** 77 FR 22671
- **CFR reference:** 32 CFR 183
- **Publication date:** 2012-04-17
- **Effective date:** 2012-05-17
- **DOD docket:** DOD-2009-OS-0039
## Abstract

This rule establishes procedures and assigns responsibilities for Special Events, sets forth procedural guidance for the execution of Special Events support when requested by civil authorities or qualifying entities and approved by the appropriate DoD authority, or as directed by the President, within the United States, including the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and any other territory or possession of the United States or any political subdivision thereof and elsewhere if properly approved.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/04/17/2012-9148/defense-support-to-special-events)
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