KIRTLAND AFB, New Mexico -- As New Mexico becomes more involved in the film industry, more opportunities may arise for Airmen to participate. The following guidelines explain the requirements.
DODI 5410.16 dated Jan 26, 1988
3.9. Military personnel in an off-duty, nonofficial status may be hired by the production company to perform as actors, extras, etc., provided there is no conflict with any existing
Service regulation. In such cases, contractual arrangements are solely between those individuals and the production company; however, payment should be consistent with current industry standards. The producer is responsible for resolving any disputes with unions governing the hiring of non-union actors and extras. Military personnel accepting such employment shall comply with DOD Directive 5500.7 (reference (d)).
The individual's uniform shall be worn only when it is used to identify the Military Service to which the individual belongs. DOD Components may assist the production company in publicizing the opportunity for employment and in identifying appropriate personnel.
AFI 35-101 dated Nov. 2005
6.65 Use of Air Force People as Extras. Air Force people who appear in non-government entertainment-oriented productions (non-news) must do so voluntarily, whether on duty or off duty.
6.65.1. If they are performing normal duties during the time of the production, the Airmen are said to be on duty and cannot be paid by the producer, but they are not required to participate.
6.65.2. If they are not performing normal duties while taking part in the production, they must be off duty. Military personnel in an off-duty, non-official status may be hired by the production company to perform as actors, extras, etc., provided there is no conflict with any other Air Force instruction. In such cases, contractual arrangements are solely between those individuals and production company; however, payment should be commensurate with current industry standards. Military personnel accepting such employment shall comply with DODD 5500.7, Standards of Conduct (reference "d").
6.65.3. The production company is responsible for resolving any disputes with unions governing the hiring of non-union actors and extras.