Course Section 1 Content Section 1 Content Left Section 1 Content Right Credit Type: Course ACE ID: DINS-0013 Version: 4 Organization's ID: DINFOS-JCPAC Organization: Defense Information School Location: Classroom-based Length: 2 weeks (74 hours) Minimum Passing Score: 70 ACE Credit Recommendation Period: 12/1/2023 - 9/30/2026 12/1/2020 - 11/30/2023 12/1/2017 - 11/30/2020 5/1/2014 - 10/31/2017 Credit Recommendation & Competencies Section 2 Content Section 2 Content Left Section 2 Content Right Level Credits (SH) Subject Upper-Division Baccalaureate 3 strategic communications Upper-Division Baccalaureate 3 public affairs Description Section 3 Content Section 3 Content Left Section 3 Content Right Objective: The course objective is to provide the knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of a public affairs/communication strategy practitioner at the operational level. Students will receive training in communication analysis and plans in support of the commander's objectives. Learning Outcomes: Outline communication advice and counsel to commander Integrate research and analysis into communication planning and operations in the information environment Demonstrate knowledge of the role of PA/Communication Strategy practitioners and operations in multi-domain and contingency environments Report influences in the operational environment to gain and maintain the competitive advantage in the operational information environment Perform communication strategy duties within all phases of the Joint Planning Process to drive changes in knowledge, attitudes and/or behaviors Conduct research and analysis in support of contingency operations General Topics: Communication strategy Research and Analysis Public Affairs in Theater Public Affairs in the Joint Operations Area Instruction & Assessment Section 4 Content Section 4 Content Left Section 4 Content Right Instructional Strategies: Audio Visual Materials Case Studies Classroom Exercise Coaching/Mentoring Discussion Learner Presentations Lectures Project-based Instruction Performance Rubrics (Checklists) Activity Maps demonstrating practice Methods of Assessment: Case Studies Examinations Performance Rubrics (Checklists) Presentations Written Papers Supplemental Materials Section 5 Content Section 5 Content Left Section 5 Content Right Equivalencies Section 6 Content Section 6 Content Left Section 6 Content Right Button Content Rail Content 1 Other offerings from Defense Information School View All Courses College Credit Opportunities Page Content