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001
What functions does the USAF rely on PA to perform?
001
(1) To provide trusted counsel to leaders.
(2) Build, maintain, and strengthen Airmen morale and readiness.
(3) Enhance public trust and support.
(4) Contribute to global influence and deterrence and establish and maintain PA readiness.
001
To whom must PA provide timely, accurate, and authoritative DOD and Air Force information?
001
Service members, the public, Congress, and media representatives.
001
Name the resources PA uses to increase awareness and understanding of the Air Force mission.
001
PA triad, consisting of photojournalists, bands, and broadcasters.
001
How does the Air Force establish credibility of its force, which in turn forms the basis of public
support?
001
By a policy allowing free flow of information made available by commanders in a timely, responsive
manner, consistent with security, without censorship or propaganda.
001
What types of activities should PA programs not tolerate?
001
Those that intentionally misinform, mislead, or deny otherwise releasable information.
002
Whom does the director of PA (SAF/PA) advise?
002
Secretary of the Air Force, Chief of Staff of the Air Force, and other principal military and civilian leaders
in the Department of the Air Force.
002
For what PA programs does SAF/PA provide direction and policy?
002
Internal information, community relations, media relations, and security review.
002
Why is it sometimes necessary for MAJCOMs, FOAs, and DRUs to organize their PA programs
differently than SAF/PA?
002
Due to their varied and specialized missions.
002
Who establishes and directs the PA programs at the wing level?
002
Installation commanders.
002
What PA activities are typically performed at the wing level?
002
Internal information, media relations, and community relations.
003
What are the parts of the PA triad and what is its mission?
003
Photojournalists, broadcasters, and bands people; dedicated to executing the PA core competencies and
providing information superiority for the Air Force.
003
What is PA’s mission statement?
003
Expanding awareness of and support for the world’s most respected air and space force.
003
What is PA’s responsibility to the other members of the triad?
003
Working as a team with bands people and broadcasters.
003
PA activities traditionally fall into what four programs (categories)?
003
(1) Media relations.
(2) Internal information.
(3) Community relations.
(4) Security review.
003
What is the purpose of the media relations program, and why is this important?
003
To collect, evaluate, and announce to the public and media unclassified, releasable information about the
Air Force, its people, and its activities to ensure a free flow of information to the public, achieving
informed public support of the Air Force mission.
003
List the groups considered to be the Air Force’s internal audience.
003
(1) Active duty.
(2) Guard and Reserve.
(3) Air Force retirees.
(4) Civilian employees and their families.
003
What PA program allows civilian leaders and the public at large to have an opportunity to talk
directly to Air Force people and to observe readiness?
003
Community relations.
003
How do bands promote the global Air Force mission?
003
By providing world-class musical products and services to honor our Airmen, supporting troop morale and
recruiting, and build and strengthen domestic and international partnerships.
003
Who is the functional manager for the Air Force band program?
003
Secretary of the Air Force, Public Affairs (SAF/PA)
003
How are Air Force bands structured organizationally?
003
Geographically around the world to support the SECAF’s strategic communication priorities and active
duty bands are classified as premier or regional and ANG bands are numbered and classified as regional.
003
Within what four broad categories do Air Force bands’ mission falls?
003
(1) Deployments to sustain war-fighter morale.
(2) Ceremonial to render honor to our country and heroes.
(3) Outreach for building partnerships.
(4) Recruiting to reach talented Airmen.
003
Who has the authority to approve bands people participation in overseas public events?
003
Unified commanders who can further delegate to subordinate commanders.
003
What is the mission of the AFBS?
003
Inform and entertain DOD personnel and their families, and provide information about Air Force activities
overseas to active duty, reserve, and retired Air Force members and their families.
003
Who directs the AFBS program?
003
SAF/PA, through the commander of the AFNEWS.
004
What are core competencies? Why are they important?
004
The capabilities of an organization that separate it from other organizations. They serve as a basis for
growth and diversification.
004
Which core competency is the foundation of all Air Force core competencies and why is it the
foundation?
004
Airmen morale and readiness because the Air Force’s most valuable resource is its Airmen.
004
How does PA strengthen the bond between the Air Force and the public?
004
Through open, timely, honest dialogue and programs targeted to communities, opinion leaders, and the
media.
004
Explain the importance of the public trust and support core competency.
004
The American public provides the people who join our Air Force, the funds that ensure readiness and
quality of life, and the support needed to conduct operations and training.
004
What are PA’s five values and what are they based on?
004
Leadership, credibility, loyalty, professionalism, and vision and are based on the foundations that support
the Air Force values.
005
How are AFSs assigned?
005
By category, such as operations, mission support, medical and logistics.
005
What is meant by the term “AFSC”?
005
Air Force specialty code, which is the career field group you are assigned.
005
List the five different skill levels that are used as the fourth digit of each AFSC.
005
1 – helper,
3 – apprentice,
5 – journeyman,
7 – craftsman, and
9 – superintendent.
005
Identify what each alphanumeric character of AFSC 3N05X stands for.
005
First digit (3) identifies job category (support).
Second and third characters (3N0) identify specific career field areas (Photojournalist and Broadcaster.
The fourth digit (5) identifies skill level.
Fifth digit (1) identifies the specific Air Force specialty (2 for Broadcaster, 5 for Photojournalist). The suffix “N”
indicates an e-CDC version.
005
List three areas involved in print journalism under the specialty description for the PA
apprentice/journeyman/craftsman.
005
(1) Writing.
(2) Editing.
(3) Publishing activities.
006
Explain the differences between the duties of the PA journeyman, craftsman, and apprentice.
006
They are each the same as apprentice duties, such as receiving and logging media queries, except for the
level at which they are performed.
006
How would a PA apprentice handle a news media query? How would a public affairs craftsman
handle the same query?
006
An apprentice receives the query and logs it after it has been answered. The craftsman also coordinates with
the appropriate agencies, calls back the response, and files the query.
006
What level of education is all PA members highly encouraged to complete?
006
Associate of Applied Science Degree in Public Affairs (through CCAF).
006
What PA role determines the best medium and message content to reach target audiences?
006
PA management.
006
What area of PA plans and manages the commander’s access channel?
006

Internal communications.
006
What area of PA responds to accidents, incidents, and exercises?
006
Media relations.
006
Describe the duties of personnel working in the PA environmental area.
006
Establish and maintain PA processes to address environmental issues in accordance with regulatory
requirements.
007
What is the CFETP and what does it include?
007
It is a document that is comprehensive and multi-purpose covering the entire spectrum of education and
training for a career field, such as Public Affairs.
007
What purpose does the STS serve?
007
Defines tasks and knowledge Airmen in our specialty are expected to know how to perform.
008
Name the four stages for conducting training.
008
(1) Planning and scheduling.
(2) Instructing.
(3) Monitoring.
(4) Certifying.
008
What is the next step after supervisors have determined the education and training requirements?
008
Plan and schedule the training.
008
What type of training will a PA trainee receive most often?
008
Hands-on training.
008
What are some factors a supervisor considers when scheduling OJT?
008
Work center operational requirements, trainer and task certifier availability, and available external training.
008
What is AF Form 623, and what is included in it?
008
It is a standard folder used as a training record the must at least include the CFETP and STS.
008
What does the supervisor and trainer use AF Form 623 to determine?
008
To accurately and realistically determine an individual’s qualifications and training needs, and to make
assignments and recommendations for positions.
010
What characteristic of normal, electrically operated motion-media equipment usually makes it
unacceptable for use with explosive hazards?
010
It may not be equipped with adequate spark-eliminating and static electricity—grounding provisions.
010
What should you do if, during a prerecording survey inside a flammable gas storage facility, you
notice a strong, but unfamiliar odor? Why?
010
Immediately stop the recording and advise local safety authorities. The odor could be gas that might
explode.
010
You notice several substances spilled on the floor and worktables while preparing to shoot a
scene in a location known to contain chemical fire hazards. What action should you take?
010
Do not change or introduce anything unless it has been coordinated and approved with onsite safety
authorities immediately.
011
What are the two categories of exposure hazards?
011
(1) Health.
(2) Physical.
012
Sergeant Smith has been recording from a position assigned to her by local authorities. She
observes individuals moving about in another part of the radiological laboratory and assumes that
if it is safe for them to be there, it will be okay for her to move her operations to that point. What would you recommend to Sergeant Smith before she changes her recording location?
012
She is not qualified to make any assumptions under the circumstances and must coordinate the change with
local supervisors before making it.
012
During a recording assignment, you become separated from your escort and discover you have wandered into an area marked by radiation signs. You decide to leave your equipment and supplies there, and return for them after finding your guide. What chance, related to radiation, have you taken that threatens the success of the assignment?
012
Subjecting the equipment to rapid and serious deterioration, making it useless for completing the
assignment.
012
Airman Williams got lost while returning to a recording site after lunch. Looking down a
corridor, he thought he saw his location at the other end, but the corridor was marked by radiation symbols. Because he was late getting back to work, he hurried down the corridor to his location. Under the circumstances, what would be the most appropriate action to take?
012
Do not enter any areas, or take equipment or materials unless you get advice from proper authorities
because the area must be treated as if the hazard exists.
013
List typical accidents and injuries associated with camera equipment.
013
(1) Crushed hands and fingers from attaching the camera to the tripod head.
(2) Injuries to legs and camera damage from poorly seated tripod feet.
(3) Falling and tripping over improperly placed cables and trip-wires.
(4) Hands and feet being run over by booms and dollies.
(5) Burns to individuals and material from residual heat of lights, and improperly lifting heavy objects.
013
What are two ways to help you ensure the hazards are avoided?
013
(1) Being physically fit.
(2) Inspecting and re-inspecting the site set-up.
014
What is “SAPP”?
014
It’s an acronym for security, accuracy, propriety, and policy setting the limitations on principle of
information.
014
What must correspondence leaving the PA office be free from, above all else?
014
Security violations.
014
List the six security areas that may impact PA releases.
014
(1) Information security.
(2) Personal security.
(3) Industrial security.
(4) COMSEC.
(5) OPSEC.
(6) COMPUSEC.
014
How can you ensure the accuracy of correspondence?
014
By making sure all facts are correct before releasing anything; double-check spelling of names on anything
sent out of the office or printed in the newspaper or on the web; never assume information is correct; and
release the most accurate information available.
014
Which SAPP element is the most subjective, and probably the most difficult, element of SAPP?
014
Propriety.
014
What policies must all correspondence and news articles comply with?
014
US government, DOD, Air Force, MAJCOM, and local.
014
What requirements must you follow when performing a security review?
014
Policies and procedures contained in AFI 35–102.
015
What federal law was enacted to guarantee the public’s right to information concerning the
government’s activities?
015
Title 5, USC, Section 552.
015
What is the purpose of DOD 5400.7-R?
015
Set policy for disclosing Air Force records to the public, give procedures for processing FOIA requests, and
tell requesters of the decision to release or deny records requested under the FOIA.
015
What is Joint Publication 3–58?
015
Joint Doctrine for Military Deception, which states it is against DOD policy to use misinformation, or
conduct activities intended to deny releasable information to the American public.
015
What must you do if you receive a written request from the public stating the request is made
under FOIA?
015
Immediately refer the request to the base FOIA manager.
015
How much time does the Air Force have to respond upon receipt of a FOIA request?
015
20 workdays.
015
Why should media FOIA requests be handled by PA?
015
FOIA channels take longer due to administrative processes.
015
When should you handle a FOIA request from the media as a normal FOIA request?
015
As a last resort. This should only happen when the FOIA is the only way an agency will release certain
information to the news media.
015
How should a FOIA request received from a news media representative be handled in cases
where PA can provide more information than the FOIA office?
015
The FOIA and the PA offices should coordinate responses.
016
What statute or program states citizens are allowed to review records kept about them by the
government and prevents government agencies from excessive disclosure of personal information
to agencies that do not have a need to know?
016
The PA.
016
What is your PA role in Public Affairs?
016
Achieve good personnel practices and sound records management by keeping only essential information,
ensuring it is correct, being protected properly, and using it only for intended purposes.
016
What is the best source for collecting information about an individual?
016
The individual.
016
When is a PAS used?
016
Whenever someone is asked to give information that is to go into a system of records.
016
What data collection methods require the PAS and how do you include it?
016
Forms, formats, and personal telephone interviews all use PASs. The statement can be part of the forms,
included in regulations, placed on posters, or read to the individuals.
016
Why is the SSN not a universal identifier?
016
Because the intent of the PA was to restrict using the SSN as a personal identifier.
017
What is slander?
017
Oral (or spoken) defamation, which is spoken communication that damages a person’s reputation.
017
What is the difference between slander and libel?
017
They are both defamation; slander is oral (or spoken) defamation and libel is in printed form.
017
Name three characteristics of libel that make it more serious than slander.
017
(1) Intentional.
(2) Widespread.
(3) Permanent.
017
What is Air Force policy on libel?
017
It cannot and will not be tolerated in Air Force publications, such as newspapers and websites.
018
Why does libel pose problems for military PA?
018
Because there are no federal laws; there are only state laws meaning libel is defined and punished
differently in each state.
018
Name the three elements of libel.
018
(1) Defamation.
(2) Identification.
(3) Publication.
018
What is the difference between libel per se and libel per quod?
018
Libel per se is a statement clearly and obviously defamatory in and of itself. A libel per quod statement that
may not appear to be defamatory, but may become so when taken in light of other facts.
018
What are three ways you can protect yourself from libel?
018
Any three of the following:
(1) Tone down potentially dangerous statements.
(2) Double-check all questionable facts, quotes, and numbers.
(3) Quote only recognized authorities and sources, and attribute facts and opinions to them.
(4) If overseas, learn local customs and habits.
(5) Use qualifying words such as “allegedly.”
(6) Use a tape recorder during interviews.
(7) When it doubt, leave it out or check with base legal before publishing.
019
What is right of privacy?
019
The right of an individual or organization to be left alone.
019
Identify four types of right to privacy violations.
019
(1) Disclosure.
(2) False light.
(3) Appropriation.
(4) Intrusion.
019
The extent to which a person or organization is protected by right of privacy depends on what?
019
The position and or status of the individual or organization.
019
What are the two defenses that can be used against a charge of invasion of privacy?
019
(1) Newsworthiness.
(2) Consent.
020
What is the definition of “copyright” and what types of material are included?
020
The right of the creator to own, control, and profit from the production of his or her work, taking the form
of original literary, graphic, photographic, audiovisual, or musical work.
020
What publication governs the use of copyrighted materials?
020
AFI 51–303.
020
At what point does an author own copyright?
020
From the time a work is first presented in copy, by any method sufficiently permanent to permit it to be
perceived, reproduced, or otherwise communicated for more than a transitory period.
020
What are the three formal requirements for copyright ownership under Title 17, USC?
020
(1) Registering a claim to copyright.
(2) Depositing copies in the US Copyright Office.
(3) Including a copyright notice on published works.
020
Generally, how long is a copyright considered protected?
020
The life of the author, plus 70 years.
020
What two publications have copyright guidelines and identify exclusions for “fair use”?
020
(1) AP Stylebook and Libel Manual.
(2) AFI 51–303.
020
What is the Air Force policy on using copyrighted material?
020
To recognize that a copyright owner has a legally enforceable right
021
Who must submit a request to a copyright owner for permission to use their materials?
021
The Air Force activity planning to use the copyrighted material
021
List the five requirements for sending out a request for permission to use copyrighted materials.
021
(1) Request no greater rights than are actually needed.
(2) Fully identify the material.
(3) Explain the proposed use and the conditions of use.
(4) Submit two copies to copyright owner (or agent).
(5) Include a self-addressed return envelope.
021
You have received a copyrighted article that you want to publish and have received permission from the copyright owner to use it in your paper or website. Explain how to display the article.
021
Ensure that, with the copyrighted material, prominent and appropriated credit is given to the copyright
owner, and acknowledge that the copyright owner granted permission for you to use the material.
022
Why must information proposed for a website be cleared and what regulations govern this
clearance?
022
Public websites are distributed globally and are governed by AFI 35–101 and DODD 5230.9.
022
What local office must coordinate on all content for public websites prior to release?
022
PA, unless if information is used to conduct electronic commerce.
022
Who normally has overall authority for establishing public websites and releasing public information?
022
Wing commander or equivalent.
022
What are the two requirements organizations must satisfy before seeking approval to establish a public website?
022
(1) Justify a wide public audience.
(2) Coordinate with local PA and communications authorities.
022
What factors must be weighed when making a decision to establish a public website?
022
The mission need and enhancement of USAF public communication program must be weighed against the
costs and operational security risks.
022
Define an Intranet site.
022
Websites that are restricted to viewing by people at that base or domain, for example, .mil, and .gov.
022
How can managing a website distract PA people?
022
They may become too concerned with the technical aspects of maintaining the computer server, which can
distract from PA programs.
022
Who determines content, design, and operation of official Air Force websites and serves as a point of contact for conducting reviews of public web pages?
022
SAF/PA. (Secretary of the Air Force Office of Public Affairs)
023
How does an average Air Force base use its website?
023
To keep Airmen, their families, and interested community members informed of news and information
affecting the unit.
023
What office, at all levels of command, has security review as a function?
023
PA.
023
What must PA ensure when conducting security reviews?
023
That all unclassified information is released quickly and accurately, and conforms to established polices.
023
What is the only basis for review decisions?
023
Security and policy considerations.
024
What dictates how a webpage is designed?
024
Its content.
024
Identify the basic design principle for a Web page.
024
Keep it simple by avoiding cluttered pages with numerous links and irregular text sizes.
025
To whom is the Air Force accountable? Why?
025
The public. Taxpayers have a right to know how their money is being spent and to assess and understand
facts about national security and defense strategy.
025
Name the four major elements of public accountability.
025
(1) Budgets.
(2) Equipment.
(3) Personnel.
(4) Environment.
025
What two regulations govern how we deal with members of Congress?
025
AFPD 90–4 and AFI 90–401.
025
What is Air Force policy for congressional inquiries?
025
To cooperate fully with them and their staffs, and provide timely, factual answers within the limitations of
security, FOIA, and the PA.
025
Who may deny a congressional request for information or deny release of classified information to a member of Congress?
025
Only the Secretary of the Air Force.
025
What is the Air Force policy on congressional visits to bases?
025
They are supported and encouraged.
025
What are two restrictions concerning congressional tours on Air Force bases during election years?
025
(1) Only provide tours that are available to the public on a standard tour.
(2) Provide the same things to all candidates who request a tour.
026
All members of PA are subject to deployment in conjunction with contingency and wartime operations. What must we be aware of and what Air Force publication covers this?
026
The provisions of the laws of armed conflict (LOAC). AFPD 51-4.
026
What Air Force publication covers the limitations of gifts to employees of the United States government?
026
AFI 56–601.
026
What are four other legal areas you must be aware of in PA, in addition to LOAC and gifts?
026
Any four of the following:
(1) Labor-management relations.
(2) Political participation by members of the armed forces.
(3) Standards of conduct.
(4) Fraternization and professional relationships.
(5) Dealings with contractors.
(6) Sexual harassment.
026
In PA, what two components of laws must you adhere to?
026
Letter and spirit of them.
027
What programs are included in information protection?
027
OPSEC, COMSEC, EMSEC, and physical security.
027
What is the goal of information protection?
027
To protect the availability, integrity, and confidentiality of information.
028. Operations security
Define OPSEC.
028
The process of identifying critical friendly information and analyzing friendly actions observable by potential enemies.
028. Operations security
When was the first OPSEC program introduced and in what region was it initiated?
028
In 1966, directed by the JCS in Southeast Asia.
028. Operations security
What is the primary focus of OPSEC?
028
To control, strictly, information about Air Force operations and activities, denying our adversaries any
advantage.
028. Operations security
Name the three general categories of OPSEC measures.
028
(1) Preventing adversaries from detecting critical information and indicators.
(2) Giving the enemy false interpretations of critical information and/or indicators.
(3) Attacking the adversary’s information collection system.
029
What are the three broad categories under which most OPSEC weaknesses fall?
029
(1) Operations.
(2) Administrative.
(3) Communications.
029
Name the guidelines you must follow regarding telephone use.
029
Never discuss classified information over the phone, don’t “talk around” a classified topic, don’t allow
yourself to be pressured by time, and don’t be tempted to use the phone because it’s convenient.
029
What must you protect information systems and data against to minimize OPSEC vulnerabilities?
029
Accidental or intentional unauthorized disclosure, modification, or destruction of information systems or
data.
030
Define COMSEC.
030
The protection resulting from the proper application of crypto-security, emanations security, physical security, and transmission security measures relating to COMSEC materials and specifically designed to detect and correct procedural weaknesses that could expose valuable information.
030
How do you select a communication medium that satisfies both security and speed requirements?
030
By considering the classification of the information and the speed of the service required.
030
What does cryptographic information include?
030
Encryption keys and any information about the encryption device used to encrypt classified information.
030
What is TPI, and what does it require during the handling and storage of COMSEC material?
030
It is Two-Person Integrity and is a storage and handling system that prohibits individual access to certain
COMSEC keying material. It requires at least two authorized persons be present that know TPI procedures
and can detect incorrect or unauthorized security procedures for the task being performed.
030
What form should you look for when processing a COMSEC package?
030
A transfer report, consisting of three copies of SF 153, COMSEC Material Report.
031
Define EMSEC.
031
The control of compromising emanations (information sent ut) to prevent the disclosure of official information about military operations.
031
Name two duties of the wing IP office.
031
(1) Assesses need for EMSEC, determines appropriate countermeasures, advises commander on existing vulnerabilities, threats and risks.
(2) Recommends a course of action to wing commanders.
031
Why are computers with wireless technology considered EMSEC vulnerabilities?
031
Their signals can be intercepted.
032
For what does the Air Force Physical Security Program provide guidelines?
032
Protecting mission-essential resources—those things that are critical to our war-fighting capability.
032
Give three examples of PL2 resources.
032
(1) Nonnuclear alert forces.
(2) Expensive, few-in-number, or one-of-a-kind system(s).
(3) Select command, control and communications systems.
032
What are the rules for displaying the restricted area badge?
032
You must always display your badge while in the restricted area but always put it away when you leave the
area.
033
What is the purpose of the FPCON alert system?
033
To advise all personnel of an increased level of threat to DOD equipment, facilities, and personnel so
security measures are put in place to prevent loss, damage or compromise.
033
What type of security message is sent up-channel and usually causes an FPCON change?
033
Covered Wagon.
034
What are the three categories of classified information?
034
(1) Top Secret.
(2) Secret.
(3) Confidential.
034
What is the test for a Top Secret classification?
034
Whether the information’s unauthorized disclosure could reasonably be expected to cause exceptionally grave damage to national security.
034
What is the purpose of the Privacy Act of 1974 (PA)?
034
To protect individuals from unwarranted invasion of their personal information.
035
What must a person possess before they can access classified information?
035
The appropriate security clearance, a need to know, and a signed SF 312.
035
What cover sheets can you use to cover classified information that has been removed from a
secure container?
035
AF Form 144 for Top Secret, SF 704 for Secret, and SF 705 for Confidential.
035
How do you store Secret information?
035
In any method already approved for Top Secret, in a GSA approved security container or vault without supplementary controls, or a secure room approved for Secret storage.
035
What type of tape must you use to seal a package when mailing classified material?
035
Opaque envelopes or opaque wrapping paper with mail gum tape.
035
What base unit must you contact to inquire about DOD-contracted courier services that are
authorized to handle Secret classification?
035
Base TMO.