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AFDP 3-61 Public Affairs

AFDP 3-61

Public Affairs

Air Force · AFDP · Oct 2024 · 30 pages

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This document provides doctrine and practical guidance for commanders, public affairs officers, and staff. Public affairs (PA) is an operational information capability that affects friendly, neutral, and adversary perceptions and behavior through the planning and execution of public communication and engagement and the release of true, accurate, and timely information. PA is the Department of the Air Force's (DAF) primary public communication capability.1 PA's four core competencies describe the primary value PA contributes to overall mission accomplishment. These synergistic competencies are core contributions of PA operations to the mission and are conducted across the competition continuum.

DesignationAFDP 3-61

EditionOct 2024

StatusActive

Pages30

FunctionOther

CollectionCurrent Doctrine

References 8

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