The Army Public Affairs Specialist participates in and assists with the supervision and administration of Army public affairs programs primarily through news releases, newspaper articles, Web-based material and photographs for use in military and civilian news media.
46Q1O - Skill Level One
Public Affairs Specialist: The Public Affairs Specialist participates in and assists with the supervision and administration of Army PA programs primarily through information products such as print and Web-based materials and photographs for the use of internal and external audiences. The PA Specialist conducts PA training to support media and community relations efforts, and participates in PA planning.
Public Affairs Specialist Corps: As of 2003, the Active Component Army has four field corps. The structure of a field corps is not permanent; many of the units that it commands are allocated to it as needed on an ad hoc basis. On the battlefield, the field corps is the highest level of the forces that is concerned with actually fighting and winning the war. (Higher levels of command are concerned with administration rather than operations, at least under current doctrine.) The corps provides operational direction for the forces under its command. Corps are designated by consecutive Roman numerals. The present active corps in the US Army are I Corps, III Corps, V Corps, and XVIII Airborne Corps; their numbers derive from four of the 30-odd corps that were formed during World War II.
Public Affairs Specialist Division: This type of unit typically consists of 10,000 to 20,000 soldiers commanded by a Major General. Each division is composed of Brigade Combat Teams, Support and Multi-Function Brigades and some smaller specialized units. As of Sept. 2006, some of these divisions are in the midst of a stationing initiative. Also note that all of the Brigade Combat Teams or other Brigades within a Division are not always located at the same installation as the Division HQ. For up to date information on unit locations and transformation, visit http://www.army.mil/
Public Affairs Specialist Public Affairs Operations Center: The PAOC is one of four types of Public Affairs units in the Army. The mission of the PAOC is to provide press camp services and facilities to accredited media representatives in support of combined, unified or joint operations. There is one PAOC in the Active Component and there are 7 in the Reserve Component. As of Sept. 2006, the Active Component unit is in the midst of a stationing initiative.
Public Affairs Specialist Mobile Public Affairs Detachment: The MPAD is one of four different types of Public Affairs Units in the Army. The mission of the MPAD is to provide direct Public Affairs support to units deployed in support of combined, unified or joint operations. As of Sept. 2006, there are 3 Active Duty MPAD units and 47 in the Reserve Component. The units are in the midst of a stationing initiative.
Public Affairs Specialist Brigade Combat Team: The brigade combat team (BCT) is the basic deployable unit of maneuver in the US Army. The BCT is the centerpiece of the modular Army. Brigade combat teams are generally commanded by a Colonel. A brigade combat team carries with it support units necessary to sustain its operations separate from its parent division, and each BCT has a Public Affairs Section. The BCT PAO is a Major (46A). The BCT PA Section can be augmented by .5 PAD as required by mission. The Stryker Brigades did not have a PA Section in the original design; however, the proposed PA Section, if approved, is the same as the current BCT PA Section. As of Sept. 2006, some of these units are in the midst of a stationing initiative. Also note the Brigade Combat Teams or other Brigades within a Division are not always located at the same installation as the Division HQ. For up to date information on unit locations and transformation, visit http://www.army.mil/
Public Affairs Specialist Corps: As of 2003, the Active Component Army has four field corps. The structure of a field corps is not permanent; many of the units that it commands are allocated to it as needed on an ad hoc basis. On the battlefield, the field corps is the highest level of the forces that is concerned with actually fighting and winning the war. (Higher levels of command are concerned with administration rather than operations, at least under current doctrine.) The corps provides operational direction for the forces under its command. Corps are designated by consecutive Roman numerals. The present active corps in the US Army are I Corps, III Corps, V Corps, and XVIII Airborne Corps; their numbers derive from four of the 30-odd corps that were formed during World War II.
Public Affairs Specialist Division: This type of unit typically consists of 10,000 to 20,000 soldiers commanded by a Major General. Each division is composed of Brigade Combat Teams, Support and Multi-Function Brigades and some smaller specialized units. As of Sept. 2006, some of these divisions are in the midst of a stationing initiative. Also note that all of the Brigade Combat Teams or other Brigades within a Division are not always located at the same installation as the Division HQ. For up to date information on unit locations and transformation, visit http://www.army.mil/
Public Affairs Specialist Public Affairs Operations Center: The PAOC is one of four types of Public Affairs units in the Army. The mission of the PAOC is to provide press camp services and facilities to accredited media representatives in support of combined, unified or joint operations. There is one PAOC in the Active Component and there are 7 in the Reserve Component. As of Sept. 2006, the Active Component unit is in the midst of a stationing initiative.
Public Affairs Specialist Mobile Public Affairs Detachment: The MPAD is one of four different types of Public Affairs Units in the Army. The mission of the MPAD is to provide direct Public Affairs support to units deployed in support of combined, unified or joint operations. As of Sept. 2006, there are 3 Active Duty MPAD units and 47 in the Reserve Component. The units are in the midst of a stationing initiative.
Public Affairs Specialist Brigade Combat Team: The brigade combat team (BCT) is the basic deployable unit of maneuver in the US Army. The BCT is the centerpiece of the modular Army. Brigade combat teams are generally commanded by a Colonel. A brigade combat team carries with it support units necessary to sustain its operations separate from its parent division, and each BCT has a Public Affairs Section. The BCT PAO is a Major (46A). The BCT PA Section can be augmented by .5 PAD as required by mission. The Stryker Brigades did not have a PA Section in the original design; however, the proposed PA Section, if approved, is the same as the current BCT PA Section. As of Sept. 2006, some of these units are in the midst of a stationing initiative. Also note the Brigade Combat Teams or other Brigades within a Division are not always located at the same installation as the Division HQ. For up to date information on unit locations and transformation, visit http://www.army.mil/
46Q2O - Skill Level Two
Public Affairs Sergeant: Effective leadership skills require a continuous process of motivation and self-improvement. The PA Broadcast NCO should continue building on leadership techniques; tactical, technical and managerial skills; military history; public affairs in the global information environment; joint PA and Information Operations doctrine; and human behavior. The PA Broadcast NCO performs duties described in the preceding skill level and provides tactical, technical and professional guidance to subordinates and superiors in accomplishment of their duties. The PA Broadcast NCO supervises the administration of Army PA programs, supervises broadcast operations and prepares information products for release through radio, Web-based media and television, supervises television broadcast section or element and prepares work schedules and assign tasks based on requirements. As needed, the PA Broadcast NCO can provide limited support and supervision to media facilitation, training, planning and community relations.
Army Headquarters Public Affairs: The Army is the highest level of Army service-specific organization available to the combatant commander. The units are: US Army Central (3A), US Army Europe (7A), US Army North (5A), US Army South (6A), US Army Pacific .
Public Affairs Specialist Corps: As of 2003, the Active Component Army has four field corps. The structure of a field corps is not permanent; many of the units that it commands are allocated to it as needed on an ad hoc basis. On the battlefield, the field corps is the highest level of the forces that is concerned with actually fighting and winning the war. (Higher levels of command are concerned with administration rather than operations, at least under current doctrine.) The corps provides operational direction for the forces under its command. Corps are designated by consecutive Roman numerals. The present active corps in the US Army are I Corps, III Corps, V Corps, and XVIII Airborne Corps; their numbers derive from four of the 30-odd corps that were formed during World War II.
Public Affairs Specialist Division: This type of unit typically consists of 10,000 to 20,000 soldiers commanded by a Major General. Each division is composed of Brigade Combat Teams, Support and Multi-Function Brigades and some smaller specialized units. As of Sept. 2006, some of these divisions are in the midst of a stationing initiative. Also note that all of the Brigade Combat Teams or other Brigades within a Division are not always located at the same installation as the Division HQ. For up to date information on unit locations and transformation, visit http://www.army.mil/
Public Affairs Specialist Public Affairs Operations Center: The PAOC is one of four types of Public Affairs units in the Army. The mission of the PAOC is to provide press camp services and facilities to accredited media representatives in support of combined, unified or joint operations. There is one PAOC in the Active Component and there are 7 in the Reserve Component. As of Sept. 2006, the Active Component unit is in the midst of a stationing initiative.
Public Affairs Specialist Mobile Public Affairs Detachment: The MPAD is one of four different types of Public Affairs Units in the Army. The mission of the MPAD is to provide direct Public Affairs support to units deployed in support of combined, unified or joint operations. As of Sept. 2006, there are 3 Active Duty MPAD units and 47 in the Reserve Component. The units are in the midst of a stationing initiative.
Multi-Functional Brigade / Support Brigade: The modular force design has several types of brigades normally called support brigades. Many of the naming conventions and design of these units are still undergoing the necessary staffing actions for modularity, but currently each of them has, or is recommended to have, a Public Affairs Section.
Army Headquarters Public Affairs: The Army is the highest level of Army service-specific organization available to the combatant commander. The units are: US Army Central (3A), US Army Europe (7A), US Army North (5A), US Army South (6A), US Army Pacific .
Public Affairs Specialist Corps: As of 2003, the Active Component Army has four field corps. The structure of a field corps is not permanent; many of the units that it commands are allocated to it as needed on an ad hoc basis. On the battlefield, the field corps is the highest level of the forces that is concerned with actually fighting and winning the war. (Higher levels of command are concerned with administration rather than operations, at least under current doctrine.) The corps provides operational direction for the forces under its command. Corps are designated by consecutive Roman numerals. The present active corps in the US Army are I Corps, III Corps, V Corps, and XVIII Airborne Corps; their numbers derive from four of the 30-odd corps that were formed during World War II.
Public Affairs Specialist Division: This type of unit typically consists of 10,000 to 20,000 soldiers commanded by a Major General. Each division is composed of Brigade Combat Teams, Support and Multi-Function Brigades and some smaller specialized units. As of Sept. 2006, some of these divisions are in the midst of a stationing initiative. Also note that all of the Brigade Combat Teams or other Brigades within a Division are not always located at the same installation as the Division HQ. For up to date information on unit locations and transformation, visit http://www.army.mil/
Public Affairs Specialist Public Affairs Operations Center: The PAOC is one of four types of Public Affairs units in the Army. The mission of the PAOC is to provide press camp services and facilities to accredited media representatives in support of combined, unified or joint operations. There is one PAOC in the Active Component and there are 7 in the Reserve Component. As of Sept. 2006, the Active Component unit is in the midst of a stationing initiative.
Public Affairs Specialist Mobile Public Affairs Detachment: The MPAD is one of four different types of Public Affairs Units in the Army. The mission of the MPAD is to provide direct Public Affairs support to units deployed in support of combined, unified or joint operations. As of Sept. 2006, there are 3 Active Duty MPAD units and 47 in the Reserve Component. The units are in the midst of a stationing initiative.
Multi-Functional Brigade / Support Brigade: The modular force design has several types of brigades normally called support brigades. Many of the naming conventions and design of these units are still undergoing the necessary staffing actions for modularity, but currently each of them has, or is recommended to have, a Public Affairs Section.
46Q3O - Skill Level Three
Public Affairs NCO: Effective leadership skills require a continuous process of motivation and self-improvement. The PA NCO should continue building on leadership techniques; tactical, technical and managerial skills; military history; public affairs in the global information environment; joint PA and Information Operations doctrine; and human behavior. He or she performs duties described in the preceding skill level and provides tactical, technical and professional guidance to subordinates and superiors in accomplishment of their duties. The PA NCO supervises the administration of Army PA programs, supervises and reviews information products for release and prepares work schedules and assigns tasks based on requirements. The PA Sergeant also supervises or supports PA planning, media facilitation and community relations programs and conducts PA and common skills training.
Army Headquarters Public Affairs: The Army is the highest level of Army service-specific organization available to the combatant commander. The units are: US Army Central (3A), US Army Europe (7A), US Army North (5A), US Army South (6A), US Army Pacific .
Public Affairs Specialist Brigade Combat Team: The brigade combat team (BCT) is the basic deployable unit of maneuver in the US Army. The BCT is the centerpiece of the modular Army. Brigade combat teams are generally commanded by a Colonel. A brigade combat team carries with it support units necessary to sustain its operations separate from its parent division, and each BCT has a Public Affairs Section. The BCT PAO is a Major (46A). The BCT PA Section can be augmented by .5 PAD as required by mission. The Stryker Brigades did not have a PA Section in the original design; however, the proposed PA Section, if approved, is the same as the current BCT PA Section. As of Sept. 2006, some of these units are in the midst of a stationing initiative. Also note the Brigade Combat Teams or other Brigades within a Division are not always located at the same installation as the Division HQ. For up to date information on unit locations and transformation, visit http://www.army.mil/
Public Affairs Specialist Mobile Public Affairs Detachment: The MPAD is one of four different types of Public Affairs Units in the Army. The mission of the MPAD is to provide direct Public Affairs support to units deployed in support of combined, unified or joint operations. As of Sept. 2006, there are 3 Active Duty MPAD units and 47 in the Reserve Component. The units are in the midst of a stationing initiative.
Public Affairs Detachment: The PAD is one of four different types of Public Affairs Units in the Army. The mission of the PAD is to provide direct public affairs support to units deployed in support of Army, Joint, Combined or Unified operations. As of September 2006, there are 12 PAD units in the Active Army and 40 in the Reserve Component, and the units are in the midst of a stationing initiative.
Army Headquarters Public Affairs: The Army is the highest level of Army service-specific organization available to the combatant commander. The units are: US Army Central (3A), US Army Europe (7A), US Army North (5A), US Army South (6A), US Army Pacific .
Public Affairs Specialist Brigade Combat Team: The brigade combat team (BCT) is the basic deployable unit of maneuver in the US Army. The BCT is the centerpiece of the modular Army. Brigade combat teams are generally commanded by a Colonel. A brigade combat team carries with it support units necessary to sustain its operations separate from its parent division, and each BCT has a Public Affairs Section. The BCT PAO is a Major (46A). The BCT PA Section can be augmented by .5 PAD as required by mission. The Stryker Brigades did not have a PA Section in the original design; however, the proposed PA Section, if approved, is the same as the current BCT PA Section. As of Sept. 2006, some of these units are in the midst of a stationing initiative. Also note the Brigade Combat Teams or other Brigades within a Division are not always located at the same installation as the Division HQ. For up to date information on unit locations and transformation, visit http://www.army.mil/
Public Affairs Specialist Mobile Public Affairs Detachment: The MPAD is one of four different types of Public Affairs Units in the Army. The mission of the MPAD is to provide direct Public Affairs support to units deployed in support of combined, unified or joint operations. As of Sept. 2006, there are 3 Active Duty MPAD units and 47 in the Reserve Component. The units are in the midst of a stationing initiative.
Public Affairs Detachment: The PAD is one of four different types of Public Affairs Units in the Army. The mission of the PAD is to provide direct public affairs support to units deployed in support of Army, Joint, Combined or Unified operations. As of September 2006, there are 12 PAD units in the Active Army and 40 in the Reserve Component, and the units are in the midst of a stationing initiative.
School Information
School: 212 Location: 6500 MAPES ROAD, FT MEADE, MD
Course: DINFOS-BPASC Phase:
Course Title: BASIC PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST COURSE
212 Course: DINFOS-BPASC Phase: Course Length: 11 Weeks 1.0 Days
Verifiable Prerequisites
There are no Prerequisites in the Verifiable Prerequisites section. See other sections.
Prerequisite Courses
There are no Prerequisites in the Prerequisite Courses section. See other sections.
Text Prerequisites
Attending servicemembers must possess one of the following occupational specialty ratings to qualify for enrollment: Requests for waiver of prerequisites must be routed through the appropriate career field manager to the DINFOS Commandant and must be approved prior to student's arrival for training. U.S. Army: Enlisted: E1 through E6 minimum 2 years of high school English minimum GT score of 107 and type minimum of 20 wpm. U.S. Navy: Enlisted: E1 through E6 minimum GT score of 110 and type minimum of 20 wpm. U.S. Air Force: Enlisted: E1 through E7 minimum score of 72 on general area of the ASVAB and type minimum of 20 wpm. U.S. Marine Corps: Enlisted: E1 through E6 minimum GT score of 110 minimum VE score of 45 and type minimum of 20 wpm. U.S. Coast Guard: Enlisted: E3 through E5 ASVAB requirement of minimum VE+AR=104 and minimum VE score of 54 and type minimum of 20 wpm. Civilian: As determined by DOD and other federal agencies, civilian personnel in the grade of GS05 or below having a requirement for this training must be a high school graduate or have a certificate of equivalency. International: Due to the extensive amount of writing required for the course, international students must have a comprehensive understanding of English language usage, grammar and syntax. Students must score an 85 on the English Comprehension Level (ECL) test and be able to type. These requirements cannot be waived.
Course Scope:
The graduate is prepared to perform skills as a military journalist (supervised). The successful student can interact with command, community and media, and prepare and release information to report news and command information in accordance with applicable directives. This apprentice has studied and practiced theory, concepts and principles of public affairs, media relations and community relations. The student has applied various research methods and fundamentals of print journalism to include acceptable media English as it applies to newswriting with emphasis on style, format and techniques, and practiced basic operation of the digital camera and photojournalism skills. This graduate has successfully written newspaper leads, headlines, news and feature stories, and practiced newspaper design and layout.
Special Information:
OLD COURSE NUMBER - 570-46Q10; AFIS-BJC
Course: DINFOS-BPASC Phase:
Course Title: BASIC PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST COURSE
212 Course: DINFOS-BPASC Phase: Course Length: 11 Weeks 1.0 Days
Verifiable Prerequisites
There are no Prerequisites in the Verifiable Prerequisites section. See other sections.
Prerequisite Courses
There are no Prerequisites in the Prerequisite Courses section. See other sections.
Text Prerequisites
Attending servicemembers must possess one of the following occupational specialty ratings to qualify for enrollment: Requests for waiver of prerequisites must be routed through the appropriate career field manager to the DINFOS Commandant and must be approved prior to student's arrival for training. U.S. Army: Enlisted: E1 through E6 minimum 2 years of high school English minimum GT score of 107 and type minimum of 20 wpm. U.S. Navy: Enlisted: E1 through E6 minimum GT score of 110 and type minimum of 20 wpm. U.S. Air Force: Enlisted: E1 through E7 minimum score of 72 on general area of the ASVAB and type minimum of 20 wpm. U.S. Marine Corps: Enlisted: E1 through E6 minimum GT score of 110 minimum VE score of 45 and type minimum of 20 wpm. U.S. Coast Guard: Enlisted: E3 through E5 ASVAB requirement of minimum VE+AR=104 and minimum VE score of 54 and type minimum of 20 wpm. Civilian: As determined by DOD and other federal agencies, civilian personnel in the grade of GS05 or below having a requirement for this training must be a high school graduate or have a certificate of equivalency. International: Due to the extensive amount of writing required for the course, international students must have a comprehensive understanding of English language usage, grammar and syntax. Students must score an 85 on the English Comprehension Level (ECL) test and be able to type. These requirements cannot be waived.
Course Scope:
The graduate is prepared to perform skills as a military journalist (supervised). The successful student can interact with command, community and media, and prepare and release information to report news and command information in accordance with applicable directives. This apprentice has studied and practiced theory, concepts and principles of public affairs, media relations and community relations. The student has applied various research methods and fundamentals of print journalism to include acceptable media English as it applies to newswriting with emphasis on style, format and techniques, and practiced basic operation of the digital camera and photojournalism skills. This graduate has successfully written newspaper leads, headlines, news and feature stories, and practiced newspaper design and layout.
Special Information:
OLD COURSE NUMBER - 570-46Q10; AFIS-BJC
