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8-45.
Which of the following state-
ments most accurately describes
a public affairs goal in a con-
tingency situation?
1.
The public should be informed
as the demand for information
dictates
2.
Public confidence in the
command, Navy, and DoD must
be retained
3.
The media must be allowed
unlimited access as soon as
possible
4.
Saving classified material
and information takes pre-
cedence over the need to
inform the public
8-46.
For what reason should the Navy
provide a local police department
with information regarding a
Navy-related disaster?
1.
To protect the public
2.
To facilitate assistance
3.
To foster cooperation between
the Navy and the local police
department
4.
To further community
relations
Learning Objective:
Describe
the purpose of preparing for an
emergency; evaluate the public
affairs assessment of and initial
release on a disaster.
8-47.
When briefing command personnel
on disaster preparedness, the PAO
should emphasize which of the
following areas?
1.
Basic fire fighting knowledge
2.
Taking an active, preventive
role before a disaster
strikes
3.
The effect a disaster will
have on family members
4.
The need to communicate
effectively within the
command
8-48.
Because the public has a legit-
imate interest in an incident
involving death, injury, or
extensive government property
damage, public affairs should
be a part of all contingency
action planning.
1.
True
2.
False
8-49.
A hangar bay fire aboard an
aircraft carrier kills seven
sailors. Details on the cause
of the fire and the obstacles
encountered while fighting it
are sketchy at best. As the
PAO of the aircraft carrier,
what should you concentrate on
at this point?
1.
Formulating a detailed
release as soon as the
facts are known
2.
Arranging an emergency
news media embark to allow
a first-hand view of the
disaster scene
3.
Updating the crew on the
disaster via the SITE or
closed circuit radio system
4.
Formulating an initial
release with basic facts
as rapidly as possible
8-50.
When, if ever, is delaying the
release of information on a
crisis justifiable?
1.
When classified infor-
mation and/or equipment
are involved
2.
When there are more than
10 deaths
3. When property damage
exceeds $10,000
4.
Never
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