Public Affair Broadcast Specialists are primarily responsible for participating in and supervising the operation of audio or video news for Army units or Armed Forces Radio Television Service (AFRTS).
46R1O - Skill Level One
PA Broadcast Specialist: Researches, prepares and disseminates information products through news releases, radio and television products. They also perform as writers, reporters, editors, videographers, producers and program hosts in radio and television productions and perform operator level maintenance on assigned equipment and PMCS on assigned vehicles and generators. As needed, the PA Broadcast Specialist can provide limited support to media facilitation, training, planning and community relations.
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.
Broadcast Operations Detachment (Reserve Component Only): The BOD is one of four types of Public Affairs Units in the Army and is in the Reserve Component. The mission of the BOD is to establish and operate a radio and or television broadcast facility. There are four Broadcast Operations Detachments in the Army.
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.
Broadcast Operations Detachment (Reserve Component Only): The BOD is one of four types of Public Affairs Units in the Army and is in the Reserve Component. The mission of the BOD is to establish and operate a radio and or television broadcast facility. There are four Broadcast Operations Detachments in the Army.
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.
46R2O - Skill Level Two
Public Affairs Broadcast Sergeant: Emphasis is on leadership potential. Throughout this period, the PA Sergeant continues to develop leadership, tactical, technical and managerial skills. The sergeant performs duties described in the preceding skill level, provides technical guidance to subordinates, serves as first-line supervisor and reviews PA informational products for security, accuracy, policy and propriety. The PA Sergeant also provides media facilitation; conducts PA and common skills training, PA planning; and participates in community relations programs.
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.
Broadcast Operations Detachment (Reserve Component Only): The BOD is one of four types of Public Affairs Units in the Army and is in the Reserve Component. The mission of the BOD is to establish and operate a radio and or television broadcast facility. There are four Broadcast Operations Detachments in the Army.
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.
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.
Broadcast Operations Detachment (Reserve Component Only): The BOD is one of four types of Public Affairs Units in the Army and is in the Reserve Component. The mission of the BOD is to establish and operate a radio and or television broadcast facility. There are four Broadcast Operations Detachments in the Army.
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.
46R3O - Skill Level Three
Public Affairs Broadcast NCO: The PA Broadcast NCO supervises the administration of Army PA programs, supervises broadcast operations; 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. 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. 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. As needed, the PA Broadcast NCO can provide limited support and supervision to media facilitation, training, planning and community relations.
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.
Broadcast Operations Detachment (Reserve Component Only): The BOD is one of four types of Public Affairs Units in the Army and is in the Reserve Component. The mission of the BOD is to establish and operate a radio and or television broadcast facility. There are four Broadcast Operations Detachments in the Army.
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.
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.
Broadcast Operations Detachment (Reserve Component Only): The BOD is one of four types of Public Affairs Units in the Army and is in the Reserve Component. The mission of the BOD is to establish and operate a radio and or television broadcast facility. There are four Broadcast Operations Detachments in the Army.
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-BCC Phase:
Course Title: BASIC COMBAT CORRESPONDENT COURSE
212 Course: DINFOS-BCC Phase: Course Length: 15 Weeks 2.0 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
US Air Force: E1 - E5. The DINFOS staff and faculty will determine acceptable trainable voice quality on the basis of a recorded audition. Auditions must be provided to DINFOS and approval received by unit prior to making reservations in ATRRS. Student must have a minimum general AQE score of 72. US Marine Corps: E1 - E5. Graduate of Basic Public Affairs Specialist - Writer (BPAS-W) course. No voice audition required. Minimum GT score of 110. US Navy: E1 - E6. Graduate of Basic Public Affairs Specialist - Writer (BPAS-W), or Basic Mass Communication Specialist (BMCS) course. No voice audition required. Minimum VE/AR score of 110. US Army: US Army candidates attend DINFOS BCC-60 course. Interagency: Grade, duty position description and selection in accordance with specific agency guidance, policy and procedures. The DINFOS staff and faculty will determine acceptable and trainable voice quality on the basis of a recorded audition. Voice audition must be provided to DINFOS and approved prior to candidate's reservation for training will be accepted. International: International students attending this course must have an English Comprehension Level (ELC) of 80. Mandatory voice audition tape, from a script provided by the Defense Information School (DINFOS), must be submitted. Approval is a prerequisite to screen candidate with non-trainable voice deficiencies. The DINFOS staff and faculty will determine acceptable and trainable voice quality on the basis of a recorded audition. Voice audition must be provided to DINFOS and approved prior to candidate's reservation for training will be accepted. Suggest the individual be proficient in Microsoft Word, and must be able to type 20 words per minute.
Course Scope:
The graduate is prepared to perform skills in video documentation and broadcast journalism (supervised). The successful student can interact with command, community and media to prepare, report, and release information in accordance with applicable directives. The apprentice communicator, has performed all functions of electronic newsgathering (ENG) and electronic field production (EFP) for video production and documentation to include combat camera operations. Additionally, this trained apprentice has learned and performed the function and formats of writing and announcing protocols for broadcast radio and television production. This apprentice is prepared to work individually or as a member of a team.
Special Information:
SPECIALTY AWARDED: USMC MOS 4313, USAF AFSC 3N032
Course: DINFOS-BCC Phase:
Course Title: BASIC COMBAT CORRESPONDENT COURSE
212 Course: DINFOS-BCC Phase: Course Length: 15 Weeks 2.0 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
US Air Force: E1 - E5. The DINFOS staff and faculty will determine acceptable trainable voice quality on the basis of a recorded audition. Auditions must be provided to DINFOS and approval received by unit prior to making reservations in ATRRS. Student must have a minimum general AQE score of 72. US Marine Corps: E1 - E5. Graduate of Basic Public Affairs Specialist - Writer (BPAS-W) course. No voice audition required. Minimum GT score of 110. US Navy: E1 - E6. Graduate of Basic Public Affairs Specialist - Writer (BPAS-W), or Basic Mass Communication Specialist (BMCS) course. No voice audition required. Minimum VE/AR score of 110. US Army: US Army candidates attend DINFOS BCC-60 course. Interagency: Grade, duty position description and selection in accordance with specific agency guidance, policy and procedures. The DINFOS staff and faculty will determine acceptable and trainable voice quality on the basis of a recorded audition. Voice audition must be provided to DINFOS and approved prior to candidate's reservation for training will be accepted. International: International students attending this course must have an English Comprehension Level (ELC) of 80. Mandatory voice audition tape, from a script provided by the Defense Information School (DINFOS), must be submitted. Approval is a prerequisite to screen candidate with non-trainable voice deficiencies. The DINFOS staff and faculty will determine acceptable and trainable voice quality on the basis of a recorded audition. Voice audition must be provided to DINFOS and approved prior to candidate's reservation for training will be accepted. Suggest the individual be proficient in Microsoft Word, and must be able to type 20 words per minute.
Course Scope:
The graduate is prepared to perform skills in video documentation and broadcast journalism (supervised). The successful student can interact with command, community and media to prepare, report, and release information in accordance with applicable directives. The apprentice communicator, has performed all functions of electronic newsgathering (ENG) and electronic field production (EFP) for video production and documentation to include combat camera operations. Additionally, this trained apprentice has learned and performed the function and formats of writing and announcing protocols for broadcast radio and television production. This apprentice is prepared to work individually or as a member of a team.
Special Information:
SPECIALTY AWARDED: USMC MOS 4313, USAF AFSC 3N032
