Public Affairs Manual: Chapter 2 - Media Relations Flashcards
What is the release of names policy?
Names of individuals rescued by the Coast Guard may be released before a case is closed. After a case is closed, requests for names must be submitted under the FOIA and Privacy Acts.
What type of information should you withhold?
Information that violates a person’s privacy, violates security, could hamper law enforcement or could interfere with judicial proceedings.
What types of releases is CG-0922 responsible for coordinating?
- National and international interest
- Potential controversy among the military services
- Policy of other federal agencies
- Statements on foreign and military policy
- Statements or info on non-military incidents
- Info on intelligence
- Commissioning, decommissioning, relocation or other major changes to Coast Guard units (after congressional notification)
May unit COs/OINCs embark or embed media without prior notification?
Yes. Visits by foreign nationals must be cleared through CG-001 and CG-2.
May unit COs/OINCs engage with national media?
It must be coordinated with CG-0922 for DHS OPA clearance.
Who carries out the public affairs program?
Individuals
What are the different types of media?
- Wire services
- Television
- Radio
- Newspapers
- Magazines
- Reality TV and production companies
- Foreign media
- Internet and Intranet
How would you handle an interview request from a blogger?
Determine first if the blogger is viewed as an unbiased source of information and the site is a “news dissemination” site.
When does headquarters need to be notified for media embarks?
- Counter-narcotics and AMIO patrols
- Foreign media
- Where the Air Operations Manual states otherwise
- Reality TV shows, documentaries and motion pictures
Who decides on media pool members?
The media should be given the opportunity to decide. If they cannot, the PAO can make the decision.
Can media go aboard vessels being boarded?
Media may not go aboard vessels being boarded or on private property with boarding teams. They may film or shoot images from a Coast Guard vessel or public area.
What is libel?
Untrue or defamatory information that is written, printed or broadcast.
What is slander?
Spoken defamation
Describe the Privacy Act
The Privacy Act protects individuals from unwarranted invasions of privacy through release of certain types of information.
Where can you find guidance for FOIA requests?
The Privacy and Freedom of Information Acts Manual COMDTINST M5720.3
When must news releases about contracts or grants be made in Washington, D.C.
When the contract or grant is more than $1 million.
What must happen before general news releases about reductions in force and unit decommissionings?
Headquarters must notify appropriate members and committees in Congress.
What describes the interagency policies and procedures used to rapidly mobilize federal assets to prepare and deliver coordinated and sustained messages to the public in response to incidents of national significance and other major domestic emergencies?
DHS Emergency Support Function 15
What does AMVER stand for?
Automated Mutual Assistance Vessel Rescue
Who releases information in an accident involving other services?
The joint commander will issue the first release of information. Follow-on information will be coordinated through the joint commander.