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"Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country"
President John F. Kennedy
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.
LT Joe Rystrom, USN
Reserve Officer Programs
Los Angeles, California
Tel: (310) 521-1105
