PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Question 1

Public affairs

Answer 1

is used to keep the American people and the Army informed and help establish conditions that lead to confidence in America’s Army and its readiness to conduct operations in peacetime, conflict, and war.

Question 2

PA

Answer 2

only communicates accurate, truthful, balance, and credible information

Question 3

GRD PA RULE #1

Answer 3

Any GRD communication with the media is coordinated by the CD PAO when authorized by the CDC

Question 4

Who can the PAO influence?

Answer 4

• Foreign Public
• Coalition Partners
• US Forces
• American Public
• Policy, Legislation, Funding

Question 5

All requests

Answer 5

will be submitted to the CDC PAO

Question 6

PA Guidelines Four Principles

Answer 6

• Security
• Accuracy
• Policy
• Propriety

Question 7

Effective PA

Answer 7

• Supports the operational goals
• Gets the media in and a fair, balanced story out
• Maximizes opportunities to recognize the contributions of CD and family members
• Provides the press the timely, detailed information necessary to build and maintain public support for the CD and GRD mission

Question 8

What Does the Counterdrug PAO Do?

Answer 8

• Responds to media information
• Organizes interviews, briefings, and conferences for CD
• Coordinates with the State PAO to ensure they media hears “One Voice” regarding CD operations.