Quote from: CAPP 201Produce four news releases, two of which must contain photos taken by the PAO; have them approved by the unit commander and document distribution to the media. Two of these releases will be sent to NHQ/PA for possible inclusion on VolunteerNow by using the NHQ submission template.
As a former Squadron Commander and Deputy Commander for Cadets, by default I have worked in the public affairs role on dozens of occasions. On two occasions, I worked directly with members of NHQ's PA staff that published articles in
Volunteer magazine. I have written at least 10 articles about CAP (events, people, accomplishments) and still have most of them. All of this was
BEFORE I was recently assigned as the squadron PAO.
Should any of my previous work count towards the requirements for achieving the Technician rating in the PAO specialty track?
Asking for a friend. Kidding. Just curious of your thoughts on this.
I think it counts.
:angel:
I would say yes it should count, unless the requirement specifies otherwise (there's some ratings that have service
or other tasks that specify "after attaining, etc.).
Of course, I think one of the requirements might be to use a dictionary to spell "specialty"
Quote from: NIN on December 20, 2018, 03:27:41 PM
Of course, I think one of the requirements might be to use a dictionary to spell "specialty"
Hey man, I thought I did pretty good for being on my iPhone and not having my glasses.
Quote from: Stonewall on December 20, 2018, 03:31:19 PM
Quote from: NIN on December 20, 2018, 03:27:41 PM
Of course, I think one of the requirements might be to use a dictionary to spell "specialty"
Hey man, I thought I did pretty good for being on my iPhone and not having my glasses.
Double PAO fail...
Looks like a lot will depend on your OJT mentor and the Unit CC.. if you have done and still can do the tasks, they probably should count (P-201 doesn't say when the tasks need to be completed, just that they are).
Quote from: CAP9907 on December 20, 2018, 09:13:28 PM
Looks like a lot will depend on your OJT mentor and the Unit CC.. if you have done and still can do the tasks, they probably should count (P-201 doesn't say when the tasks need to be completed, just that they are).
Agreed, although I chose to redo almost all (I have been PAO/PIO in both CAP and private sector off and on again for over 40 years) as I wanted to discover what has changed - and boy did I!