Basic MC Assignment 2 Flashcards

1
Q

What are the three functions of public affairs?

A

Internal information, public information and community outreach

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2
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What public affairs approach requires you to plan ahead and be prepared for command events
and day-to-day activities?

A

Proactive (preventative)

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3
Q

What is the foundation of successful public affairs?

A

Proper planning

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4
Q

What print publications are printed at no cost to the Navy and contain a maximum of 60 percent advertising?

A

Civilian Enterprise Newspapers

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5
Q

List the six (6) goals of dissemination of internal information.

A
  1. ) Link Sailors, Marines and their leaders through a free-flow of news and information.
  2. ) Help Sailors understand their roles in the Navy’s mission.
  3. ) Explain how policies, programs and operations affect Navy members.
  4. ) Promote good citizenship and build pride.
  5. ) Recognize individual and team achievements.
  6. ) Provide avenues for feedback.
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6
Q

Aboard ship, what is the LEAST EFFECTIVE method of disseminating information?

A

E-mail

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7
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What trait(s) must be established and maintained in order to build a strong public affairs program?

A

Credibility

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8
Q

A reporter’s request for information is known as what?

A

Media Query

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9
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What items are required in a media information kit?

A

Command historical timeline.

Brief description of command’s mission.

Welcome aboard brochure.

Bios of the CO, XO and other SME’s that may be involved.

Multimedia products.

Any additional, appropriate information. (i.e. fact files)

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10
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True or false: SITE TV is aimed at communicating with the general public.

A

False.

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11
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What community outreach program takes Navy assets and personnel to America’s heartland?

A

Navy Weeks

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12
Q

Give examples of internal publics?

A

USNA Midshipmen, USNROTC Midshipmen, military auxiliary organizations, career civilian employees, families

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13
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During a media visit to your command, a reporter asks you for an exclusive. When, if ever, would you be permitted to grant this request?

A

Only if the angle is the reporters original idea. If not, you have to include all other media interested in the subject.

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14
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Which personnel make the best tour guides when giving tours in an international port of call?

A

Sailors who speak the countries host language.

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15
Q

CHINFO established what field activity to serve as the central point of coordination for Navy community outreach programs throughout the continental U.S. with few exceptions?

A

Navy Office of Community Outreach (NAVCO)

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