Mobile Public Affairs Detachment
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| Mobile Public Affairs Detachment | |
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| Country | United States |
| Branch | U.S. Army |
| Type | Combat Service Support |
| Role | Public Relations & Internal Publications |
| Size | 20 Personnel |
| Garrison/HQ | 22nd- Fort Bragg, NC 7th- Fort Hood, TX 5th- Fort Lewis, WA |
Mobile Public Affairs Detachment, or MPAD, is a type of unit found in the United States Army.
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[edit] Background
A Mobile Public Affairs Detachment is a modular, task organizable unit that normally augments a corps public affairs section or a Public Affairs Operations Center (PAOC). In support of a PAOC, it provides manpower and equipment to establish and operate a media center at theater army, TAACOM and corps levels. The MPAD is commanded by a major and includes 20 soldiers. These soldiers typically include one First Sergeant, two Captains, eight broadcast journalists (Military Occupational Specialty 46R), and eight print journalists (MOS 46Q). The journalists range in rank from private (E-1), to Sergeant First Class (E-7).
[edit] Mission
MPADs are charged with gathering and distributing media to both internal and external audiences. They may be expected to produce either a newspaper, magazine, or a newscast. MPADs also serve to facilitate civilian media of all nationalities. They ensure the Army's policy of "maximum disclosure, minimum delay" is upheld. This is accomplished with press releases, response to Queries, and by aiding media with travel, lodging, meals, and Internet or phone connectivity.
[edit] Active Duty Units
There are currently three active duty MPADs. The 22nd MPAD is stationed in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and is the oldest active duty MPAD. The two newest MPADs were created to assist in the wake of September 11, 2001 and the Global War on Terror. They are the 5th MPAD, stationed in Fort Lewis, Washington, and the 7th MPAD, stationed in Fort Hood, Texas.
[edit] References
- U.S. Army FM 3-61.1, Public Affairs Tactics, Techniques and Procedures
