~ What is Public Affairs? ~ How to get Support ~ Q & A: DoD Public Affairs = Interagency / Associations, Organziations, more...

~ What is Public Affairs? ~ How to get Support ~ Q & A

Public Affairs, according to the US Department of Defense: Those public information, command information, and community relations activities directed toward both the external and internal publics with interest in the Department of Defense (and other entities). Also called PA. See also command information; community relations; public information. (Public Relations) and government affairs.  Wiki:  www.publicaffairsofficer.blogspot.com

NOTE: "The opinion above on Public Affairs is accurate. The practice is now being shared inter-agency, and within Civilian, Intelligence and quasi-agency. It is also being modelled in associations and organziations in some areas.  I envision the practice become standard as proposal writing templates are followed within government agencies. The Military / DoD PA model would work very well within most trade associations, foundations, non-profits and organziations. The key communication strategies that are stood up have been well-planned, well-manned (sic) and executed in a deliberate and effective manner."

 --Abbe Buck Public Affairs,  

former COO, HighViz Consulting Group, (2009)

About HighViz:

On the web: http://highvizconsulting.com

Short for "High Visibility", boutique PR and marketing firm HighViz Consulting Group, specializes in raising awareness for companies and organizations. HighViz Consulting offers public relations, public affairs and marketing communications expertise to clients seeking goverment clients ...

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From the Naval PA Manual

http://www.tpub.com/content/administration/14172/css/14172_194.htm

More on Defense Public Affairs: 

http://publicaffairsoffice.blogspot.com/2009/01/public-affairs-according-to-department.html

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