The How-to Guide for CAP Public Affairs The PAO’s Best Friend Maj. Al Pabon National PA Team Leader Julie DeBardelaben Deputy Director of Public Affairs, NHQ Origins    Replacement for old, two-volume CAPR 190-1 Tons of great information that needed updating Needed a new PAO correspondence course, too! Hometown Citizens - Homeland Heroes The Committee          Maj. Steven Solomon Col. Stan Skrabut Maj. Patricia Mitcham Maj. Arthur Woodgate Maj. James Ridley Capt. Donald Penven Capt. Kimberly Bennett Capt. Jeanne Stone-Hunter Capt. Mark Swanson Maj. Steven Solomon Committee Chairman Hometown Citizens - Homeland Heroes Results      A comprehensive guide built on the guidance of CAPR 190-1 Living document Easily downloadable Supports PIO function Supports new CAPP 201 Hometown Citizens - Homeland Heroes So what’s in the Guide?       The Public Affairs mission PAO objectives Assignment of the PAO Duties and responsibilities Public Affairs support Training Hometown Citizens - Homeland Heroes Functions of the PAO       Planning New PAO checklist Media relations Newsletters Public awareness PA crisis policy Hometown Citizens - Homeland Heroes Functions of the PAO         Community relations Media kits PA plans Websites Marketing guidebook Seals and emblems Posters Writing Hometown Citizens - Homeland Heroes Even More Goodness          Newsletters NHQ publications Multimedia and emerging technologies Electronic communications New media addresses Mission PIO Reporting (continuity book) PAO recognition programs Links Hometown Citizens - Homeland Heroes Next Steps   Organize new project team Make regular updates to guide Hometown Citizens - Homeland Heroes PAO Course Replacement      Aligned with current PA Technician Rating Member studies the guide Member takes an open-book, online test 25 questions Old course retired Hometown Citizens - Homeland Heroes When New CAPP 201 Arrives Tests and Tech and Senior Rating will be based on the guide! Hometown Citizens - Homeland Heroes Making the Guide Better    Your ideas and suggestions New best practices Oldies but goodies E-mail your ideas to: Hometown Citizens - Homeland Heroes