A6PA Public Affairs

Public Affairs

The Public Affairs directorate is dedicated to getting the news out. Whether to local media or to our own members, public affairs officers trained in media relations produce quality publications such as ReCAP and the Online Observer.

Director of Public Affairs

Maj Seven Solomon, CAP

Contact: SSolomon@sercap.us

Editor:

1st Lt Gail Swanson, CAP

Submission Guidelines:

Region and Wing Level - Submit your article and photos to GSwanson@sercap.us

Group and Squadron Level - Submit your article and photos to your wing's public affairs officer.

Editor:

Lt Col James Lawson

Submission Guidelines:

Submit your article or event along with any photos to ReCAP@sercap.us.

Know your Civil Air Patrol:

Fact Sheet - Civil Air Patrol
Civil Air Patrol Annual Reports
CAP 101 Presentation
Civil Air Patrol Week

Tools for Public Affairs Officers:

Maj. Howell Balsem CAP Public Affairs 2007 Award Recipients
CAP PAO Listserve
CAP Public Affairs Officer Specialty Track Study Guide
CAP Media Policy
CAP Public Affair's Officer's Handy, Dandy Quick Guide (outdated)
CAP Marketing Guidebook
CAPR 190-1, Civil Air Patrol Public Affairs Program

USAF Publications

Meeting the Media: A Practical Guide
Air Force Tongue and Quill
Air Force Instruction 35-101 Public Affairs Policies and Procedures
Alteration of Official DoD Imagery
Air Force New Media video

FEMA Publications:

Basic Guidance for Public Information Officers
Public Affairs Field Guide
FEMA Office of Public Affairs Style Guide

DoD Publications:
Joint Publication 3-61 - Public Affairs

CDC Publications:

Public Health Emergecy Responce Guide for State, Local and Tribal Public Health Directors

Alabama
Georgia
Florida
Mississippi
Puerto Rico
Tennessee
Tennesse Cadet Programs