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CHECK YOUR WORK

Find a checklist to help you perform PA/VI tasks. Include them as part of your toolbox.
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COVER YOUR STEPS

Follow a how-to guide that breaks down PA/VI tasks to improve efficiency in the field.
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Capt. Austyn Wilson, 20th Bomb Squadron weapons system officer deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., is interviewed by a local media outlet during a press conference at RAF Fairford, March 19, 2019. The deployment of strategic bombers to the U.K. helps exercise RAF Fairford as U.S. Air Forces in Europe’s forward operating location for bombers and includes joint and allied training in the U.S. European Command theater to improve U.S. and allied interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tessa B. Corrick)

JUMP-START YOUR TASK

Download a template to use as a model for PA/VI tasks to ensure consistency and save time.
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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jacob Johnson, 435th Air Expeditionary Wing chaplain assistant, takes a selfie with Nigerien children at a village in Agadez, Niger, June 27, 2019. Johnson assisted the 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron civil engineer flight with constructing a classroom for the village. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Devin Boyer)

SHARPEN YOUR SKILLS

Practice performing tasks you may encounter in real-world PA/VI situations.
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A U.S. Marine puts on ear protection before shooting on the Weapon Training Simulation System at Robertson Barracks in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia, April 29.

REPEAT OTHERS' VICTORIES

Analyze real-world case studies to exemplify what to do in similar PA/VI situations.
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Hostage Situation Checklist

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2 min
Follow this guide when you're navigating a hostage situation to ensure you don't miss important tasks.
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Roles and Responsibilities of the PA Writer

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10 min
Understand the roles, responsibilities and types of writing that PA writers have to tackle.
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Customizable Local Stylebook

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1 min
Create your own index of style, spelling and usage exceptions to Associated Press Stylebook or the dictionary.
The tax center opens Feb. 11 to file a free federal and state return on Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. Military members E-1 through E-9 and O-1 through O-4 will be served by appointment only, Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. (U.S. Air Force illustration by Airman 1st Class Branden Rae)

Communicate Effectively With Relatable Writing

Story
3 min
Follow the lead of award-winning writer Sgt. 1st Class Leah Kilpatrick's for relatable, enjoyable content.
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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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DoD Military Communicator Competency Model

Policy & Doctrine
1 min
Reference the DoD MCCM (21 January 2021) for a comprehensive list of training and education requirements.
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How To Release Visual Information Properly

How To
4 min
Follow this workflow to quickly release VI with the proper approval authority and classification.
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Joint Combat Camera/Visual Information Basics

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Use these baseline resources to guide and support you during COMCAM/VI exercises and operation.
Master Sgt. Jacob Miller, 661st Aeronautical Engineering Support Squadron superintendent of special projects, shares his testimony during Buckley Connects Day at Buckley Air Force Base, Colo., Sept. 25, 2020.

Don't Fire & Forget: Issue Management at Its Best

Case Study
5 min
See how CMSAF Bass used thoughtful planning and a comment strategy to get in front of a charged topic.

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Visual Information

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Staff Sgt. James Miller makes corrections to a story

Rules and Tips for DoD Writers

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12 min
Improve your writing and boost credibility by avoiding these grammar, sentence, structure and style goofs.
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Don't Just Edit - Coach!

Article
3 min
Coach writers to develop their skills, so there's less editing in the future.
Newest DINFOS Graduate

DoD Military Communicator Competency Model

Policy & Doctrine
1 min
Reference the DoD MCCM (21 January 2021) for a comprehensive list of training and education requirements.
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DIY Editing Checklist

Template
2 min
Customize this template with your most common mistakes to check your work before you send it to the editor.
Senior Airman Juanita Black, Operational Medical Readiness Squadron dental assistant, works on a computer, May 27, 2020, at the 49th Medical Group public health call center on Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. Black’s duties included assisting callers with their questions, ranging from Holloman’s current traveling policy to general COVID-19 related questions, ensuring everyone stayed safe and informed during COVID-19. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks) (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)

Visual Information Plan

Template
1 min
Use this template to craft a comprehensive VI Plan that supports the commander's intent and the mission.
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Aerial Photography Checklist

Checklist
2 min
Be prepared to capture the moment and remain in communication with the crew on aerial missions.
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Low Light Operations Checklist

Checklist
2 min
Prepare for low light and night-time situations to effectively document your mission.
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Capture Imagery in Various Operational Environments

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Use these checklists to prepare for any operation, such as aerial, convoy, low light, or shipboard.
2019 Department of Defense Best COMCAM Competition in honor of SPC Hilda I. Clayton

Unseen Warriors: The Power of COMCAM

Story
9 min
Watch accounts from the Army's 55th Signal Company on how COMCAM documents history on the ground.

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Commanding General Task Force Northeast speaks to Soldiers during a welcome brief in Chicago.

Roles and Responsibilities of the PA Writer

Article
10 min
Understand the roles, responsibilities and types of writing that PA writers have to tackle.
Staff Sgt. James Miller makes corrections to a story

Rules and Tips for DoD Writers

Article
12 min
Improve your writing and boost credibility by avoiding these grammar, sentence, structure and style goofs.
Captain Caroline Locksmith, the assistant logistics officer ...es. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mitchell Collyer)

Don't Just Edit - Coach!

Article
3 min
Coach writers to develop their skills, so there's less editing in the future.
From left to right, Col. Kenneth C. Cole, the outgoing commander of the 12th Combat Aviation Brigade (12th CAB); Brig. Gen. Christopher Norrie, commanding general of the 7th Army Training Command; and Col. John Broam, incoming commander of 12th CAB, conduct an inspection of the troops during 12th CAB change of command ceremony at Katterbach Army Airfield, Aug. 9, 2019. (U.S. Army photo by Charles Rosemond)

Distinguishing Fact From Opinion

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8 min
Watch Marco Franco from Snap Language explain what questions to ask when determining fact or opinion.
The tax center opens Feb. 11 to file a free federal and state return on Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. Military members E-1 through E-9 and O-1 through O-4 will be served by appointment only, Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. (U.S. Air Force illustration by Airman 1st Class Branden Rae)

Communicate Effectively With Relatable Writing

Story
3 min
Follow the lead of award-winning writer Sgt. 1st Class Leah Kilpatrick's for relatable, enjoyable content.
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Cook Up A Craveable Message

Article
6 min
Watch how senders can work to understand their receivers in order to create relatable and effective messages.
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DIY Editing Checklist

Template
2 min
Customize this template with your most common mistakes to check your work before you send it to the editor.
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Shaping Opinion Through Persuasion

Article
6 min
See how public affairs writers adjust tone to affect knowledge, attitudes and behaviors of target audiences.
Hawaii National Guard Specialist gathers COVID-19 mapping information after being trained by the Department of Health (DOH) at the Hawaii Convention Center, August 12, 2020, Honolulu, HI.

How To Release Visual Information Properly

How To
4 min
Follow this workflow to quickly release VI with the proper approval authority and classification.

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