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Seaman Cedric Volle stands aft lookout watch aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) in the Mediterranean Sea.

CHECK YOUR WORK

Find a checklist to help you perform PA/VI tasks. Include them as part of your toolbox.
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A videographer puts a microphone on Army Chief Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley.

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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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Janelle Vicente, 380th Expeditionary Medical Group mental health technician, is spotlighted for her superb resilience.

Media Query Tracker

Template
1 min
Use this template to log, organize and analyze media queries to communicate to leadership.
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Media Query Essentials

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4 items
Review this collection of resources to create and log thorough, appropriate media query responses.
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During a Crisis: Establish and Transition Guide

Checklist
3 min
Use this checklist to hit the ground running upon short-notice deployment to a crisis or emergency.
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Stay on Track Releasing Products During a Crisis

Article
2 min
Know which products to release and in what order to provide accurate and timely information during a crisis.
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Leave Them Laughing! Humor Makes the Spot Memorable

Case Study
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.
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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.
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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Visual Information
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During a Crisis: Events Log

Template
1 min
Use this template to stay organized and keep a record of PA/VI involvement during a crisis event.
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Stay on Track Releasing Products During a Crisis

Article
2 min
Know which products to release and in what order to provide accurate and timely information during a crisis.
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Overcoming Cognitive Biases in an Emergency

Article
4 min
Professor Claudine Jaenichen of FEMA makes the case for design standards that increase information retention.
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Write a Single Script

Template
2 min
Use this template to write a single script for a news update, radio spot and other suitable situations.
Close Up Lens Sony FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS

Leave Them Laughing! Humor Makes the Spot Memorable

Case Study
8 min
Learn how MCC Mike DiMestico used comedic techniques to create a memorable spot on Operational Security.
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The Basics of Graphic Design

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9 items
Review this collection for a refresher on graphic design fundamentals, color, layout, composition and more.
Rear Adm. Edward Cashman Conducts a Radio Interview

Let Your Subjects Do the Talking

Case Study
10 min
Study this technique of letting your subjects get the message out in an informal yet informative tone.
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.
Indiana National Guard Soldiers Arrive at Joint Base Andrews

On-Base Disturbances Involving Police Response Kit

Collection
20 items
Use these resources to plan posture and reaction to on-base disturbances that involve law enforcement.

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Broadcasting
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Survive and Thrive In The Design Process

Article
6 min
Master the ins and outs of the design process to ensure a smooth project from initial concept to delivery.
Microphone and headphones in a studio setting.

Write a Single Script

Template
2 min
Use this template to write a single script for a news update, radio spot and other suitable situations.
Close Up Lens Sony FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS

Leave Them Laughing! Humor Makes the Spot Memorable

Case Study
8 min
Learn how MCC Mike DiMestico used comedic techniques to create a memorable spot on Operational Security.
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Tell a Story Through Film

Article
7 min
Watch Ken Burns discuss film storytelling and apply his ideas to bring your subjects to life.
Yeoman 3rd Class John Keyes, from Schenectady, New York, watches the mandatory DOD-wide Extremism Stand-down training through the Shipboard Information, Training and Entertainment Television (SITE-TV) aboard U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19).

What is Media Literacy?

Article
7 min
Learn the basics of media literacy so you can make informed decisions as a media consumer and creator.
A soldier writes while sitting under protective netting.

7 Universal Design Principles to Reach Audiences

Article
8 min
Follow these 7 universal design principles to ensure all members of your intended audience get the message.
Rear Adm. Edward Cashman Conducts a Radio Interview

Let Your Subjects Do the Talking

Case Study
10 min
Study this technique of letting your subjects get the message out in an informal yet informative tone.
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.
A U.S. Air Force Reserve KC-135 Stratotanker from Grissom Air Reserve Base, Ind., performs an aerial demonstration over Bowman Field in Louisville, Ky., April 17, 2021, as part of the Thunder Over Louisville air show. The annual event featured more than 20 military and civilian air craft this year. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Dale Greer)

Aircraft Incident Response Checklist

Checklist
2 min
Be prepared to respond quickly and efficiently to an aircraft accident or incident that occurs on or off base.

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