*STP 46-46RZ14-SM-TG STP 46-46RZ14-SM-TG Soldier's Manual and Trainer's Guide PPUUBBLLIICC AAFFFFAAIIRRSS BBRROOAADDCCAASSTT SSPPEECCIIAALLIISSTT//CCHHIIEEFF PPUUBBLLIICC AAFFFFAAIIRRSS NNCCOO MOS 46R Skill Levels 1-3, MOS 46Z Skill Level 4 HEADQUARTERS, DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY DECEMBER 2010 DISTRIBUTION RESTRICTION: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. i This publication is available at: Army Knowledge Online (www.us.army.mil) General Dennis J. Reimer Training and Doctrine Digital Library (http://www.train.army.mil) United States Army Publishing Directorate (http://www.apd.army.mil) *STP 46-46RZ14-SM-TG SOLDIER TRAINING HEADQUARTERS PUBLICATION DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY No. 46-46RZ14-SM-TG Washington, D.C., 17 December 2010 SOLDIER'S MANUAL and TRAINER'S GUIDE MOS 46R/46Z Public Affairs Broadcast Specialist/Chief Public Affairs NCO Skill Levels 1, 2, 3 and 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE Table of Contents ......................................................................................................................................... i PREFACE ..................................................................................................................................................... v Chapter 1. Introduction ........................................................................................................................... 1-1 1-1. General ........................................................................................................................... 1-1 1-2. Training Overview .......................................................................................................... 1-1 1-3. Task Summaries ............................................................................................................ 1-4 1-4. Training Execution .......................................................................................................... 1-5 1-5. Force Protection ............................................................................................................. 1-7 1-6. Self Development ......................................................................................................... 1-11 1-7. Public Affairs Specialist Career Map ............................................................................ 1-12 1-8. Training Support ........................................................................................................... 1-14 Chapter 2. Training Guide ...................................................................................................................... 1-1 2-1. General ........................................................................................................................... 2-1 2-2. MOS training Plan .......................................................................................................... 2-5 2-3. Subject Area Codes ....................................................................................................... 2-6 2-4. Duty Position Requirements ........................................................................................... 2-7 2-5. Critical Task List ............................................................................................................. 2-8 DISTRIBUTION RESTRICTION: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. *This publication supersedes STP 46-46R14-SM-TG, 28 December 1994. i STP 46-46RZ14-SM-TG Chapter 3. MOS/Skill Level Tasks ......................................................................................................... 3-1 Skill Level 1 Subject Area 1: Proprietary Guidelines 224-278-1110 Determine Ethical Considerations ............................................................................ 3-1 224-278-1111 Explain the Principles of Security, Accuracy, Policy and Propriety (SAPP) ............. 3-3 224-278-1120 Review a Media Product for Policy Violations .......................................................... 3-6 Subject Area 2: Interviews and Preparation 224-277-1211 Conduct an Interview for a Broadcast Production .................................................. 3-14 224-277-1230 Set Up Microphones For A Production ................................................................... 3-20 224-277-1231 Set Up Lighting Equipment for a Production .......................................................... 3-23 224-278-1210 Prepare for an Interview ......................................................................................... 3-35 224-278-1220 Determine News Sources for a Media Product ...................................................... 3-37 Subject Area 3: Writing 224-277-1310 Write Broadcast Copy for Release ......................................................................... 3-41 224-278-1316 Write a News Release ............................................................................................ 3-43 224-278-1317 Write a Media Advisory ........................................................................................... 3-45 224-278-1320 Localize News Service Material ............................................................................. 3-47 Subject Area 4: Studio 224-277-1415 Perform a Radio Program....................................................................................... 3-49 Subject Area 5: Acquisition 224-277-1510 Operate Digital Imagery Acquisition Equipment for Production ............................. 3-53 Subject Area 6: Production 224-277-1610 Announce Copy for a Broadcast Production .......................................................... 3-60 224-277-1620 Produce a Video News Product for Release .......................................................... 3-62 224-277-1621 Produce a Video Spot for Release ......................................................................... 3-66 224-277-1635 Produce a Radio News Product for Release .......................................................... 3-69 224-277-1640 Edit Broadcast Material for Release ....................................................................... 3-72 224-277-1650 Produce a Broadcast for Release .......................................................................... 3-74 224-277-1660 Conduct a Live Broadcast ...................................................................................... 3-81 Subject Area 7: Product Distribution 224-278-1710 Apply Visual Information Record Identification Number (VIRIN) Standards to Digital Imagery ...................................................................................................... 3-83 224-278-1720 Convert Digital Imagery for Distribution to Multiple Platforms ................................ 3-85 224-278-1730 Disseminate A Media Product to Internal Information Sources.............................. 3-87 224-278-1740 Employ a Portable Digital Satellite Transmission System ...................................... 3-89 Subject Area 8: Media Operations 224-278-1810 Produce a Media Content Analysis ........................................................................ 3-91 224-278-1820 Record a Media or Public Inquiry ........................................................................... 3-94 224-278-1821 Respond to a Media or Public Inquiry .................................................................... 3-98 224-278-1830 Prepare Press Kits ................................................................................................ 3-100 224-278-1831 Register News Media ........................................................................................... 3-102 224-278-1832 Facilitate News Media .......................................................................................... 3-106 224-278-1850 Establish a Unit Emerging Media Site .................................................................. 3-110 ii 17 December 2010 STP 46-46RZ14-SM-TG Skill Level 2 Subject Area 4: Studio 224-277-2415 Establish A Radio Music Format .......................................................................... 3-112 224-277-2425 Maintain a Traffic and Continuity Program ........................................................... 3-115 224-277-2450 Manage an AFN Affiliate ....................................................................................... 3-120 Subject Area 6: Production 224-277-2610 Review Broadcast Copy for Release .................................................................... 3-124 224-277-2650 Supervise a Live Broadcast .................................................................................. 3-126 Subject Area 8: Media Operations 224-278-2820 Conduct Media Interaction Training for Non-Public Affairs Personnel ................. 3-128 224-278-2850 Maintain Unit Emerging Media Site ...................................................................... 3-131 Skill Level 3 Subject Area 6: Production 224-277-3600 Plan a Broadcast Format ...................................................................................... 3-132 Subject Area 8: Media Operations 224-278-3810 Conduct Media Content Analysis ......................................................................... 3-135 224-278-3820 Plan Media Coverage of an Event ........................................................................ 3-137 224-278-3825 Accredit News Media ............................................................................................ 3-140 224-278-3830 Participate in a Media Interview ........................................................................... 3-144 224-278-3831 Conduct