DINFOS BPASAC PA EXAM 2 QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS
Media Contact List - Answers - 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): - Answers - Name and affiliation
Complete POC (email, mailing address, phone numbers)
Two Years - Answers - If no set policy is in place, media engagement files should be
kept at least how long?
Press Kit - Answers - 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 - Answers - This guidance provides talking points, command
messages, Q&A and spell out roles & responsibilities.
After Action Reports - Answers - Provides statistical information & lessons learned to
shape future engagements.
Other files that should be kept to assist with answering questions. - Answers -
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 - Answers - To release a message
three things must be considered:
5 Media Types - Answers - Internet based capabilities
News publications
Radio
Television
Wire services
Wire services - Answers - Press association that creates news content. Large amount of
news content produced by major press associations.
DODI 5122.08 - Answers - Gives provisions for PA travel involving military carriers.
False - Answers - True or False: Even if commercial transportation is available, civilians
are allowed to use military carriers to attend PA activities.
VERIFIED ANSWERS
Media Contact List - Answers - 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): - Answers - Name and affiliation
Complete POC (email, mailing address, phone numbers)
Two Years - Answers - If no set policy is in place, media engagement files should be
kept at least how long?
Press Kit - Answers - 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 - Answers - This guidance provides talking points, command
messages, Q&A and spell out roles & responsibilities.
After Action Reports - Answers - Provides statistical information & lessons learned to
shape future engagements.
Other files that should be kept to assist with answering questions. - Answers -
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 - Answers - To release a message
three things must be considered:
5 Media Types - Answers - Internet based capabilities
News publications
Radio
Television
Wire services
Wire services - Answers - Press association that creates news content. Large amount of
news content produced by major press associations.
DODI 5122.08 - Answers - Gives provisions for PA travel involving military carriers.
False - Answers - True or False: Even if commercial transportation is available, civilians
are allowed to use military carriers to attend PA activities.
