Figure 2-3.—Sample command public affairs disaster plan

communications liaison officer, administrative assistant and technical information officer. e. Communications Officer. The base communications officer will supply the necessary assistance needed to augment the telephone and intercommunications systems in the public affairs office, next of kin hotline or lounge, media information center and at other appropriate locations. Where necessary he will assist the PAO in obtaining additional assistance from commercial communications organizations, such as the telephone company, and so forth. He will assist the PAO in establishing prompt and continuous communication with higher naval authority. f. Supply Officer. The base supply officer will assist the PAO with the facilities available to his department. As specified by the PAO, he will supply tables, chairs, typewriters, clerical incidentals, cots, coffee urns and coffee, food as necessary, dishes and implements and other items in the supply inventory which will assist the PAO in fulfilling his responsibilities in the best possible manner. g. Transportation Officer. Will provide vehicles necessary to meet the transportation requirements of the PAO in meeting his responsibilities. h. All Base Personnel. Other personnel who may be directly or indirectly involved in the disaster are reminded that the PAO is the designated releasing authority for all information concerning the disaster. They should not engage in interviews, volunteer information or otherwise communicate with media representatives except to provide normal courtesies, such as directions or general instructions. If an individual feels he is the holder of information pertinent to the disaster, he should convey that information to the public affairs office or security office for coordination and release. All personnel are further directed to cooperate in any way possible with the PAO to assist him in fulfilling his responsibilities. 5. Action. This directive applies to all personnel, military and civilian, attached to this command. Department heads are directed to bring the contents of the directive to the attention of all their personnel and to make it a permanent part of department operational disaster plans. They are further directed to effect immediate and continuing liaison with the PAO in order to prepare detailed lists of requirements commensurate with his responsibilities as specified by this directive. T. E. HAWK RADM USN Figure 2-3.—Sample command public affairs disaster plan—Continued. 2-12