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What do public affairs officers do?
Public Affairs Officers research, plan, budget, execute, and evaluate operations involving the public. They liaise with the news media and provide guidance to senior leaders on decisions that impact mission success.
What are the benefits of being an officer in the Navy?
Benefits
- Full medical coverage.
- Full dental coverage.
- Discounted travel.
- 30 days’ paid vacation each year.
- Up to $4,500 a year in tuition assistance.
- Up to $400,000 in life and injury insurance for only $25 a month.
- Opportunities to earn advanced degrees at the Navy’s expense.
What is one responsibility of the Chief of public affairs?
Supervise personnel performing the duties of MOS 46Q and 46R at skill “3” and below. The public affairs chief advises the commander and public affairs officer on all matters pertaining to public affairs, including command information, public information and community relations.
Do public affairs officers see combat?
Few soldiers recognize public affairs, or even combat camera, as an official job in the Army. Public affairs officers are also tasked with broadcasting and advising the commander’s intent to internal military audiences.
What are examples of public affairs?
Public Affairs concentrations include, but are not limited to:
- Public Administration.
- Public Policy.
- American Government and Politics.
- Political Science.
- International Affairs.
- Women in Government.
- Urban Planning.
Can a Navy officers choose their job?
There is a wide range of Navy officer titles, and each officer title may perform various tasks. All officers are selected or commissioned based on the need of the Navy and job performance. Navy officers aren’t paid based on the job they do, instead, they are paid according to their rank and years of experience.
What rank is a public affairs officer?
All Army enlisted public affairs Soldiers in the ranks of Private to Staff Sergeant fall under this new MOS, while those in the ranks of Sergeant First Class to Sergeant Major will remain in MOS 46Z Chief Public Affairs NCO.
What does a public affairs officer do in ROTC?
Career Tasks Deliver candid and timely communication counsel and guidance to leaders. Prepare information for news releases and other media channels. Research, plan, execute and assess communication strategies and activities. Develop a strong working relationship with media representatives.
Why are you interested in a career in public affairs?
Why you’ll love it You’ll be a natural communicator and confident talking to a diverse range of people across multiple sectors. You’ll have good writing skills and be able to think on your feet. The ability to be both reactive to situations and proactive to drive and influence are a must have.