11/10/2010Robert Babezki ADSO-PA, D5NR 11-10-2010 Public Affairs is Everyone ’ s Job in the Coast Guard Auxiliary By Robert Babezki ADSO-PA, D5NR.

11/10/2010 Robert Babezki ADSO-PA, D5NR 11-10-2010

Public Affairs is Everyone’s Job in the Coast Guard Auxiliary

ByRobert BabezkiADSO-PA, D5NR


We are the Coast Guard Auxiliary Public perceives the Auxiliary

as the “Coast Guard” What the Auxiliary does reflects

on the Coast Guard as a Whole We are Team Coast Guard


Public Affairs Coordinates the Message we send to the Public

Messages Must be Consistent throughout the Auxiliary and

the Coast Guard


Message must be consistent across all functional Groups

Program Visitation, Operations, Vessel Examination, Public Education, Recruiting and Public Affairs must carry the same message


In the Public’s Eye, when the Auxiliary speaks, we speak with the authority of the Coast Guard


“Public Affairs, as used by the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, is a proactive effort to provide factual and truthful information about Coast Guard Activities and/or Auxiliary activities to the public using available print and electronic media to generate a generally favorable impression of the service to the public.”


Every Time we have contact with the public, we are performing this proactive PA role.

We communicate the Auxiliary core messages to the public at all times.


Auxiliary Core Messages

Lifejackets Save Lives

Always Wear your Lifejacket



Lifejackets Save Lives

Always Wear your Lifejacket



An Educated Boater is a Safe Boater

Take A Safe Boating Class



A Properly Equipped Boat is a Safe Boat

Get a Vessel Safety Exam Every Year


Uniforms

Always wear the proper uniform for your activity

Wear your uniform correctly

Uniform regulations change periodically – stay current


Release of Information

Give accurate information to the Public If you don’t know the answer to a

question, research it and get back to the person who asked


Release of Information

Don’t be afraid to say “I do not know”

Don’t give out information that you are not sure is accurate







Reporting Public Affairs Time – Form 7030

Internal Communication - Mission Code 10L Covers PB, MT & SR Activities

Website Development - Mission Code 10DCovers CS Activities

Public Talks & Speeches - Mission Code 10B Other PA Activities - Mission Code 10K

Covers Trade Shows, Information Booths and Other Public Affairs and Public Information Activities


Public Affairs Whenever you interface with the public,

Whatever function you are performing,

Wherever you are at when you are in uniform,

You are performing Coast Guard Auxiliary Public Affairs Duties!

“Semper Paratus”

11/10/2010Robert Babezki ADSO-PA, D5NR 11-10-2010 Public Affairs is Everyone ’ s Job in the Coast Guard Auxiliary By Robert Babezki ADSO-PA, D5NR.

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