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Navy Reserve Public Affairs Officers

Public Affairs Officers (PAOs) in the Navy Reserve develop awareness of the Navy Reserve through media relations, community relations and internal information. They sometimes disseminate information to external audiences through marketing and advertising.

They attend an indoctrination course at Pensacola during one AT period. Other assignments could be aboard a ship, at a naval hospital or base, a major shore command or a fleet command.

Basic Education Requirement

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college in a communications field such as journalism, advertising, radio/TV, cinematography, speech, marketing, motion picture production, industrial relations or photojournalism. A Master'ss is always a plus, though not required.

Professional expertise in the media industry is also considered, either to enhance the education requirement or compensate for the lack of a media-related degree.

Age Requirement

At least 19 but less than 40 at time of appointment. Age waivers up to 42 granted for prior military service.