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Learning Objective:
Identify
the public affairs policies
related to investigations,
propriety, and special cir-
cumstances.
7-27.
After approval is granted by the
proper authority, when should a
PAO release details about an
investigation?
1.
When it is one-third complete
only
2.
When it is one-half complete
only
3.
When it is two-thirds
complete only
4.
When it is complete
7-28.
An investigation into the
collapse of a communications
tower on a naval station is in
progress. The PAO must ensure
that statements to the media
during the investigation will
NOT imply the release of all
findings.
1.
True
2.
False
7-29.
How should information from an
occupational safety investigation
be treated?
1. As typically releasable
information
2.
As secret information
3.
As confidential information
4.
As privileged information
7-30.
Who should a PAO contact for
clearance to release informa-
tion on a safety-related
investigation?
1.
CHINFO
2.
Commander, Mishap
Investigation Center
3.
Assistant Judge Advocate
General (Military Law)
4.
Commander, Naval Safety
Center
7-31.
All Navy public affairs dealings
must strictly adhere to which of
the following guidelines?
1.
Standards of Conduct and
Government Ethics only,
SECNAVINST 5370.2H
2.
Public Affairs Policy and
Ethics only, DoD Regulation
4515-13S
3. Both 1 and 2 above
4.
Armed Forces Ethics Policy,
DoD Regulation 4531-12F
7-32.
The mailing of an unsolicited
Navy news release is authorized
to which of the following
individuals?
1.
An interested member of
the press only
2.
An interested member of
Congress only
3.
An interested local merchant
only
4.
All of the above
7-33.
When, if ever, may information
be released that might support
a claim against the government?
1.
When the information is
obtained from a person’s
personal knowledge
2.
When the information is
obtained from official
records
3. When the information is
obtained from a person
discharging official duties
4.
Never
7-34.
You are reviewing a story written
by your senior journalist that,
in your opinion, contains border-
line libelous statements. What
action should you take?
1.
Consult the command judge
advocate
2.
Send the story to CHINFO
for review
3. Send the story to the CO
for review
4.
Use a “balancing test” on
the story
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