This is the Texas Wing Public Affairs Officer support page. A must read.

• Media Contact Information

• PA Grab Bag - Useful PA tools and study material

• CAP 2009 Year in Review - A report from Maj. Gen. Courter and Mr. Don Rowland

• 5 Tips for Writing a Great Press Release - Contributed by Maj. Paul Cianciolo

• How to Earn a CAP Achievement Award - This concerns both cadets and senior members.

The Public Affairs officer is the custodian of the good name and image of the Civil Air Patrol, and is charged with presenting the Civil Air Patrol to the public under its most favorable light.

Public Affairs is one of the most important functions within Civil Air Patrol: "No area of CAP activity is more vital to the success of the organization than the public affairs function." -- Old Guide to Civil Air Patrol Public Affairs, Volume I

We follow the team approach: "One person volunteering his time cannot possibly accomplish all the public relations tasks necessary to achieve the goals of CAP. It can only be done with a team approach. Your team may include the following: Public Affairs Officer, Deputy Public Affairs Officer, Media Relations Officer, Photographer/Videographer, and Newsletter Editor. -- Old Guide to Civil Air Patrol Public Affairs, Volume I

Please ensure that the following information is disseminated within your organization.

• CAP Regulation 190-1

• How-To Guide (the companion document to CAPR 190-1)

• AF Journalistic Guide for Public Releases

• AF Media Relations Library, Air University

• PAO Planning Awareness Plan

• Crisis Communications Plan

• Listening Effectively by John A. Kline, Air University

• Speaking Effectively by John A. Kline, Air University