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Tech. Sgt. Alan Pasel, an aircraft metals technology specialist assigned to the 130th Maintenance Squadron, works on a face shield prototype on a LulzBot TAZ 6 Dual Platinum 3D printer March 27, 2020, at McLaughlin Air National Guard Base, Charleston, W.Va. Pasel used the printer to design a face shield prototype for production to fulfill a statewide shortage caused by the Coronavirus outbreak.
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U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Zachary Cooper, a radio operator with 3rd Amphibian Assault Battalion, 1st Marine Division, uses the AN/PRC-117 Multiband Manpack Radio to set up communication during exercise Steel Knight at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, Dec. 5, 2019. SK20 is an annual training exercise executed by approximately 13,000 Marines and Sailors designed to improve and assess the 1st Marine Division's ability to fight and win against a peer or near-peer threat.
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After a Crisis: Updating Your Social Media Strategy
Checklist
2 min
Prepare for long-term effects and update your social media strategy with lessons learned after a crisis.
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Being Direct with Commander's Intent
Case Study
3 min
Watch a positive example of how a commander communicated his goals while still encouraging creativity and...
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What is FOIA?
Article
2 min
Watch a brief overview of the Freedom Of Information Act to understand what must be released, when it must be...
ASDPA Pentagon Press Briefing
DoD Directive 5122.05
Policy & Doctrine
15 min
Reference DoD Directive 5122.05 Assistant Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs (ASD(PA)) (August 7, 2017).
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Briefing Card
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1 min
Use this template to prepare a briefing card with all pertinent information for a subject matter expert (SME).
Members of the Joint Task Force Civil Support (JTF-CS) Crisis Action Team (CAT) brief U.S. Army Maj. Gen. William "Bill" Hall on the sequence of events in preparation for Exercise Sudden Response (SR) 20.
How Well Do You Know the Communication Planning ...
Knowledge Check
10 min
Test your knowledge on the communication planning processes and Barcelona Principles.
Writing sample of a bridge sentence for deceased: Dead is Air Force Staff Sgt. John J. Smith, male, 27, a patrolman with the 26th Security Forces Squadron here, originally from Del Rio, Texas. Or Dead are: Elizabeth M. Jones, female, 42, a librarian with the 26th Force Support Squadron here, originally from Rapid City, South Dakota. Air Force Staff Sgt. John J. Smith, male, 27, a patrolman with the 26th Security Forces Squadron here, originally from Del Rio, Texas.
How to Compose a Follow-Up Release
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7 min
Provide the most up-to-date information in a follow-up release after an injury or casualty.
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Trial by Fire: Evolving a Social Media Strategy
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10 min
Watch as MSgt. Jarad Denton discusses the trials and tribulations that led to establishing a strong social...
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Advanced Approaches to Commander's Intent
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DINFOS Live: Motion Graphics
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29 min
Learn about the history and purpose of motion graphics from DINFOS instructors.
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How to Use 3D Lighting in Adobe After Effects
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10 min
Watch and learn how to manipulate 3D lights and cameras in Adobe After Effects to enhance 2D motion graphics.
U.S. Air Force Maj. Patrick Bracken (left), 92nd Air Refueling Wing chaplain and Tech. Sgt. Amanda Wilson (right), 92nd ARW religious affairs specialist, look over documents at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington March 2, 2023. Chaplains and religious affairs specialists advise Airmen and give religious and moral support to service members and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lillian Patterson)
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Template
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1 min
Easily create your own standard operating procedure with this Microsoft Word template.
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Andrew Cranley, 423d Security Forces Squadron Base Defense Operations Controller, monitors base operations at RAF Molesworth, England, Sept. 8, 2023. SFS members at the Base Defense Operations Center are responsible for coordinating security on the installation and remain ready to coordinate responses to ensure the safety and security of the community and mission.
508 Compliance Audit: Website or Application
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7 min
Ensure your website, web applications and software are 508 compliant with this checklist.
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Oh, Crop. Does This Layout Work?
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3 min
Practice your knowledge of fundamentals by identifying the errors and improvements in two design layouts.
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DINFOS Live
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Watch DINFOS Live to see DINFOS instructors and SMEs delve into relevant subjects and trends.
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Leave Them Laughing! Humor Makes the Spot Memorable
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8 min
Learn how MCC Mike DiMestico used comedic techniques to create a memorable spot on Operational Security.
Continuing Promise 2018
Breaking Down the Creative Process
Story
7 min
Learn each step of the creative process from Chief Mass Communication Specialist Mike DiMestico.
JNYMS Senior Leaders Meeting
9 Chances to Get It Write
Knowledge Check
9 min
Test your knowledge of grammar, punctuation and sentence structure. Watch out for "gotchas!"
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DINFOS Live: PA & VI Office Management Techniques
Article
38 min
Watch DINFOS instructors cover management tips, including standard operating procedures.
U.S. Air Force Maj. Patrick Bracken (left), 92nd Air Refueling Wing chaplain and Tech. Sgt. Amanda Wilson (right), 92nd ARW religious affairs specialist, look over documents at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington March 2, 2023. Chaplains and religious affairs specialists advise Airmen and give religious and moral support to service members and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lillian Patterson)
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Template
Template
1 min
Easily create your own standard operating procedure with this Microsoft Word template.
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How to Create Your Own SOP Document
How To
10 min
Follow these simple steps to author any standard operating procedure or SOP document.
A photo of Kuande Hall, Manager of DINFOS' Social Media Training Office, and host Chad McMeen having a discussion on stage of DINFOS Live on April 6, 2021. An illustration of the DINFOS Live logo and question marks overlay the right side of the image.
DINFOS Live
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16 items
Watch DINFOS Live to see DINFOS instructors and SMEs delve into relevant subjects and trends.
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A Leadership Podcast That Leads by Example
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3 min
Learn how AFN Radio and DMA found a successful interview-style format with their podcast, The Leadership List.
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Guide to Podcast Pre-Production
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1 min
Use this checklist to research, plan and prepare for recording a podcast.
Continuing Promise 2018
Breaking Down the Creative Process
Story
7 min
Learn each step of the creative process from Chief Mass Communication Specialist Mike DiMestico.
JNYMS Senior Leaders Meeting
9 Chances to Get It Write
Knowledge Check
9 min
Test your knowledge of grammar, punctuation and sentence structure. Watch out for "gotchas!"
Makin Island Underway
What Does the Commander Actually Want
Exercise
5 min
Practice how well you can deduce commander's intent by reviewing a memo sent to your office.
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Types of Information Disorder
Article
15 min
Learn about information disorder: disinformation, misinformation and malinformation.
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Safeguarding Your Social Media Accounts
Case Study
5 min
Review how the Air Force scrambled to handle the simultaneous hack of two Facebook accounts.
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Creating a Two-Way Radio Show
Article
7 min
Watch an AFN Refresher on two-way radio shows using audience interaction via call-ins and social media.
SEO: Landing Ahead of the Competition
Article
5 min
Get Ahead of Disinformation with Active Monitoring
Case Study
7 min
Refocusing Interviews With Bridging
Article
3 min
Five Easy Ways to Foster Active Online Communities
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4 min
Transforming Campaign Content for Each Platform
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6 min
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