DINFOS BPASAC PA EXAM 2 STUDY GUIDE (MEDIA ENGAGEMENT, WARTIME ROLES
AND MISSIONS,) | 2026 UPDATE | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS| 100% CORRECT
Media Contact List - (answer)A short, detailed, summary of all mass media in your area. This list should
be organized into specific groups.
Each media outlet should include (list): - (answer)Name and affiliation
Complete POC (email, mailing address, phone numbers)
Two Years - (answer)If no set policy is in place, media engagement files should be kept at least how
long?
Press Kit - (answer)Historical fact sheets, command team biographies, press releases & fact sheets on
issue/event/topic, and PA contact information are typical included in what kit?
Public affairs guidance - (answer)This guidance provides talking points, command messages, Q&A and
spell out roles & responsibilities.
After Action Reports - (answer)Provides statistical information & lessons learned to shape future
engagements.
Other files that should be kept to assist with answering questions. - (answer)Background information on
weapon system & equipment
Responsibilities & job descriptions
Letters, memorandums & messages relating to PA & engagement with the media
An audience, the message, and the media available - (answer)To release a message three things must be
considered:
5 Media Types - (answer)Internet based capabilities
News publications
Radio
, DINFOS BPASAC PA EXAM 2 STUDY GUIDE (MEDIA ENGAGEMENT, WARTIME ROLES
AND MISSIONS,) | 2026 UPDATE | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS| 100% CORRECT
Television
Wire services
Wire services - (answer)Press association that creates news content. Large amount of news content
produced by major press associations.
DODI 5122.08 - (answer)Gives provisions for PA travel involving military carriers.
False - (answer)True or False: Even if commercial transportation is available, civilians are allowed to use
military carriers to attend PA activities.
OASDPA - (answer)The approval authority for government agencies or foreign governments requesting
space available travel on military carriers.
News Conference & Media Centers - (answer)Used when commands have something significant to say.
When other forms of disseminating information are inadequate or inappropriate.
During combat or peacekeeping operations, VIP visit, demonstrations, major exercises, accident or
incident
Required to hold news conference - (answer)Facility, Staff, Supplies, and Transportation
PA Support to Military Familes - (answer)Visit family & offer assistance
Make phone # available
Offer escort and SME prep
Oral, print, electronic - (answer)What are the three resources PAs can use to disseminate internal
information during wartime?
Civil Affairs (J-5) - (answer)Community relations become the primary mission of what staff organization?
AND MISSIONS,) | 2026 UPDATE | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS| 100% CORRECT
Media Contact List - (answer)A short, detailed, summary of all mass media in your area. This list should
be organized into specific groups.
Each media outlet should include (list): - (answer)Name and affiliation
Complete POC (email, mailing address, phone numbers)
Two Years - (answer)If no set policy is in place, media engagement files should be kept at least how
long?
Press Kit - (answer)Historical fact sheets, command team biographies, press releases & fact sheets on
issue/event/topic, and PA contact information are typical included in what kit?
Public affairs guidance - (answer)This guidance provides talking points, command messages, Q&A and
spell out roles & responsibilities.
After Action Reports - (answer)Provides statistical information & lessons learned to shape future
engagements.
Other files that should be kept to assist with answering questions. - (answer)Background information on
weapon system & equipment
Responsibilities & job descriptions
Letters, memorandums & messages relating to PA & engagement with the media
An audience, the message, and the media available - (answer)To release a message three things must be
considered:
5 Media Types - (answer)Internet based capabilities
News publications
Radio
, DINFOS BPASAC PA EXAM 2 STUDY GUIDE (MEDIA ENGAGEMENT, WARTIME ROLES
AND MISSIONS,) | 2026 UPDATE | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS| 100% CORRECT
Television
Wire services
Wire services - (answer)Press association that creates news content. Large amount of news content
produced by major press associations.
DODI 5122.08 - (answer)Gives provisions for PA travel involving military carriers.
False - (answer)True or False: Even if commercial transportation is available, civilians are allowed to use
military carriers to attend PA activities.
OASDPA - (answer)The approval authority for government agencies or foreign governments requesting
space available travel on military carriers.
News Conference & Media Centers - (answer)Used when commands have something significant to say.
When other forms of disseminating information are inadequate or inappropriate.
During combat or peacekeeping operations, VIP visit, demonstrations, major exercises, accident or
incident
Required to hold news conference - (answer)Facility, Staff, Supplies, and Transportation
PA Support to Military Familes - (answer)Visit family & offer assistance
Make phone # available
Offer escort and SME prep
Oral, print, electronic - (answer)What are the three resources PAs can use to disseminate internal
information during wartime?
Civil Affairs (J-5) - (answer)Community relations become the primary mission of what staff organization?
