Glossary, References - Army Regulation 360-1 Army Public Affairs


Glossary
Section I Abbreviations
AAFHTNS	U.S. Army and Air Force Hometown News Service
ACS	Army Community Service
AER	Army Emergency Relief
AFRTS	Armed Forces Radio and Television Service
AMC	U.S. Army Materiel Command
AOC	Army Operations Center
AR	Army regulation
ARNG	Army National Guard
ARSOF	Army Special Operations Forces
ARSTAF	Army Staff
AV	audiovisual
CA	commercial activities
CATV	cable television
CFC	Combined Federal Campaign
CINC	Commander- in- Chief
CMH	Center of Military History
CNGB	Chief, National Guard Bureau
CONUS	continental United States
CONUSA	the numbered armies in the continental United States
CPA	Chief of Public Affairs
DA	Department of the Army
DFAS	Defense Finance and Accounting Service
DOD	Department of Defense
DODD	Department of Defense directive
DODI	Department of Defense instruction
DOE	Department of Energy
DOI	Department of the Interior
EIS	Environmental Impact Statement
EOD	explosive ordnance disposal
FAA	Federal Aviation Administration
FAR	Federal Acquisition Regulation
FBI	Federal Bureau of Investigation
FEMA	Federal Emergency Management Agency
FOIA	Freedom of Information Act
FORSCOM	U.S. Army Forces Command
HQDA	Headquarters, Department of the Army
IG	inspector general
INSCOM	U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command
JCOC	Joint civilian orientation conference
JTR	Joint Travel Regulations
MACOM	major Army command
MCC	movement control center
MEPS	Military Entrance Processing Stations
MIA	missing in action
MOS	military occupational specialty
MWR	morale, welfare, and recreation
NBC	nuclear, biological, and chemical
NCA	national command authority
NCO	noncommissioned officer
NGB	National Guard Bureau
NMCC	national military command center
OCLL	Office of the Chief of Legislative Liaison
OCONUS	outside continental United States
OCPA	Office of the Chief of Public Affairs
OIC	officer in charge
OMA	Operation and Maintenance-Army
OPFOR	opposing forces
OPSEC	operations security
OSA	Office of the Secretary of the Army
OSD	Office of the Secretary of Defense
PA	public affairs
PAO	public affairs officer
PX	Army exchange
RDTE	research, development, test, and evaluation
ROTC	Reserve Officers' Training Corps
SI	seriously ill
SIDPERS	Standard Installation/Division Personnel System
SJA	Staff Judge Advocate
TDA	table of distribution and allowances
TOE	table of organization and equipment
TRADOC	U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command
TUSAB	The United States Army Band
TV	television
U.S.	United States
USAFB	United States Army Field Band
USAR	U.S. Army Reserve
USC	United States Code
USDAO	U.S. Defense Attach‚ Office
USMA	U.S. Military Academy
VIP	very important person
VSI	very seriously ill
Section II Terms
accreditation	A means of identifying correspondents with a legitimate need to gather news about military affairs and fostering a professional relationship between the military and the media. Accreditation does not provide correspondents any special privileges. Access to military areas, receipt of information, and use of facilities remain the commander's prerogatives within the bounds of security and the provisions of this regulation.
additional cost to the Government	Those costs which will normally be reimbursed to the Government by the civilian sponsor. These include transportation, meals, and lodging.
aerial demonstration	The use or display of Army aircraft and personnel in any aerial event including the following:
	a. Parachute team demonstration. A demonstration of free- fall and precision landing techniques by the US Army Parachute Team (Golden Knights), other military or sports parachute team, or individual parachutist officially representing the Army. Recreational sport parachuting and competition parachuting is governed by AR 215-1.
	b. Flyover. A straight and level flight by not more than four military aircraft from a single Service over a predetermined point on the ground at a specific time and not involving aerobatics or demonstrations.
	c. Aerial review. A flyover of multiple types of aircraft or aircraft representing more than one military service with elements in trail formation and not involving precision maneuvers or demonstrations.
	d. Static aircraft display. A ground display of aircraft and its related equipment not involving taxing or starting of engines during the period when spectators are in the display area.
	e. Other aerial activities. All other aerial demonstrations not listed in a through d above, designed to portray performance techniques by a single or group of aircraft and personnel. Such demonstrations include—
	(1) Air-to-air refueling.
	(2) Helicopter flight techniques.
	(3) Low Altitude Parachute Extraction System.
	(4) Maximum performance demonstrations.
	(5) Performance record demonstrations.
	(6) Mass parachute jumps.
	(7) Air delivery of equipment.
	(8) Assault aircraft demonstrations.
	(9) Tactical helicopter troop landings under simulated tactical conditions.
	(10) Air rescue demonstrations.
	(11) Rappelling demonstrations.
aerial event	Any occasion that involves an Army aerial demonstration as either a primary or incidental attraction to the event. Such events include air shows, festivals, official Federal Government functions, official military functions, or civic functions held on a military installation or elsewhere.
appropriate public affairs support	That public affairs support the responsible PAO and his or her commander decide is suitable to meet a PA requirement of a unit within the installation's PA area of responsibility but not in the installation's direct chain of command.
Army share of costs	The Army share of costs includes those continuing costs to the Government which would exist if the Army did not participate in the event. These include pay and allowances; small incidental expenses to an installation, e. g., local transportation, telephone calls, etc.; and other minor expenses deemed proper. Military aircraft used to transport personnel/equipment may also be considered an Army share of costs of an event of mutual benefit.
Army speaker	Any civilian or military member of the Army at any level and of any rank who speaks in public as a representative of the Army on a military subject within the member's official knowledge.
Army support	Any use of Army personnel, military or civilian, either as individuals or as units, or any commitment of Army facilities or material, to include aircraft, exhibits, and equipment, in support of community relations programs.
background	Remarks that may be reported only if attributed to a nonspecific source; for example, Army official. A background discussion or briefing may be held to give news media representatives a better understanding of a situation. This form of attribution must be agreed on in advance. Cameras cannot be used in background sessions. Records of background media briefings are not protected from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act.
business and industry organizations and associations	Private groups whose goals are to promote cooperation between DOD and industries with which it does or has potential business.
civilian printer	As applies in this regulation, the organization which prints publication.
clearance of information	Approval by the reviewing authority to publish or release submitted material.
community relations	The interrelationship between military and civilian communities at home and abroad and at all levels of command.
community relations area	A geographical area where Army facilities, personnel, or policies have a social or economic impact. The size of this area will vary with the location of the installation. Generally, the size is based upon the distance in which travel to and from an event can be accomplished in 1 day without requiring overnight accommodations. In congested areas, the community relations area may be limited to a small radius of the installation. In more rural areas, the radius may be greater.
community relations program	Any action planned and carried out by any Army component, unit, or person to achieve and maintain good relations with all of the various publics with which that component interacts. Community relations programs may be conducted on or off Army installations.
events
	a. Events are classified into five categories as follows:
	(1) International. One in which the audience and/or participation is drawn from the US and at least one other nation, and is of international interest.
	(2) National. One in which the audience and/or participation is drawn from the US as a whole, and is of national interest.
	(3) Regional. One in which the audience and/or participation is drawn from two or more States of the US, and is of regional interest.
	(4) State. One in which the audience and/or participation is drawn from that State as a whole, and is of state-wide interest.
	(5) Local. One which centers on and is of primary interest to a single community.
	b. The extent of anticipated or actual news media interest and coverage is one criteria to determine the level of approval authority for Army participation in a public event. For the purpose of this regulation, local and regional events aired nationally on television or radio are considered national events.
Joint Information Bureau	A facility established at the scene of a nuclear weapon accident or significant incident to coordinate all PA activities. The CONUS JIB shall include representation from DOD, the DOE, the FEMA, and other Federal agencies, as well as State and local governments. OCONUS, FEMA would be replaced by the Department of State.
local area of public affairs responsibility	That area in which installation PAOs and media representatives maintain routine contact concerning installation activities. Routine contact is defined as a minimum of once each month in the context of work performed.
local interest material	Material the local commander decides is newsworthy only in the geographical area of origin or to a specific audience. Such material will not normally generate regional, national, or international interest.
local national	A host nation employee of the U.S. Government
local travel	Travel considered local both in distance from the military headquarters or installation and in the scope of interest in the public affairs program involved.
military carriers	Any form or type of transportation, whether by land, sea, or air, provided by a military department.
military installation	Property owned or leased by Federal or State governments for military purposes. This includes posts, camps, stations, training and testing areas, ARNG armories, and USAR centers.
military transportation	Any form or type of transportation provided by a military department.
military-related organizations and associations	Groups whose goals are to advance the security of the United States. These are normally private, non-profit, educational, and patriotic groups. Members may be civilian; active, reserve, or retired military; and corporations. Most of these organizations conduct social activities and are capable of providing legal aid.
musical units	Includes bands, glee clubs, choirs, or any combination of instrumental and choral groups regularly constituted and activated under an approved table of organization and equipment (TOE) or table of distribution and allowances (TDA).
National Capital Area	The District of Columbia and those portions of Maryland and Virginia immediately adjacent to the District of Columbia which lie within the confines of the National Capital Beltway.
news media representatives	Representatives of newspapers, radio, television, magazines, wire services or other news gathering organizations, and free-lance journalists or authors.
nuclear weapon accident	An unexpected event involving nuclear weapons or nuclear components that results in any of the following:
	a. Non-nuclear detonation or burning of a nuclear weapon.
	b. Radioactive contamination.
	c. Seizure, theft, or loss of a nuclear weapon or nuclear component, including jettisoning.
	d. Public hazard, actual or implied.
official civil ceremonies	Public events sponsored and conducted by Federal, State, county, and municipal governments. In oversea areas, these include corresponding activities of the host nation.
	a. The following are considered official civil ceremonies:
	(1) Inaugurals.
	(2) Dedications of public buildings and projects.
	(3) Ceremonies for officially invited governmental visitors.
	(4) Convening of legislative bodies.
	b. Not considered official civil ceremonies even though sponsored or attended by civic or governmental dignitaries are community or civic celebrations such as banquets, dinners, receptions, carnivals, festivals, openings of sports seasons, and anniversaries.
official statement	Statement on Army matters by an Army representative acting in an official capacity.
open house	An event at which an installation or unit invites the general public to view ceremonies, demonstrations, and equipment; receive briefings and tours; or observe operations and training. Such events inform the public of the responsibilities, capabilities, and mission of the Army.
orientation flights	Continuous flights in Army aircraft performed within the local flying area.
Privacy Act of 1974	The public law, amending title 5 USC 552 and adding section 552a. The intent of this law is to safeguard individual privacy from misuse of personal information in Federal records. DODD 5400.11 and AR 340-21 implement the law.
public events
	a. The following are considered public events:
	(1) Open houses, ceremonies, concerts, and similar events conducted on military installations to which the public is invited.
	(2) Events outside the boundaries of military installations intended for non-military audiences. These include all ceremonies, demonstrations, exhibitions, expositions, athletic contests, fairs, trade or air shows, conventions, meetings, symposia, or similar programs.
	b. Not considered public events are: tactical exercises, movements, maneuvers, or operations conducted on or off post.
publisher	As applies in this regulation, the person responsible for the editorial content of the publication.
radiological accident	A loss of control over radiation or of radioactive material not involving nuclear weapons that presents a hazard to life, health, or property.
release of information	Dissemination of information to the public, either on Army initiative or in response to an external request. Includes written news releases, still photographs, motion picture films, question and answer interviews, speeches, audio or video tape recordings, articles for publication in printed media or for broadcast by radio or television, and oral responses to queries.
safeguarded information	Defense information requiring protection under DODD 5200.1 and AR 380-5, or information protected or controlled under AR 20-1, or information controlled under DODD 5230.24 and DODD 5230.25.
scientific and technical material	Material that has limited interest within a specialized field or to a specific audience because of its subject matter and/or the technical or scientific language in which the material is presented.
selective benefit	Army support to any person; group or corporation, whether profit or non-profit; religion, sect, religious or sectarian group, or quasi-religious or ideological movement; fraternal organization; political organization; or commercial venture that the Army would not provide if available under similar conditions to other such entities upon request.
speaking engagement	Any prearranged affair, including official Federal Government, military, and civic functions, or public events where a military or civilian member of any DA component speaks on an Army subject within that member's official knowledge. Impromptu remarks delivered incidentally as part of the person's attendance at an event do not constitute a speaking engagement within the meaning of this regulation.
special bands
	Military bands with the mission of providing music for proper military ceremonies, recreational activities, and civilian functions as authorized and directed by HQDA. The three special bands are operationally controlled as follows:
	a. The United States Army Band (TUSAB) (Pershing's Own) is operationally controlled by the Commanding General, US Army Military District of Washington (MDW). All scheduling and programming is MDW's responsibility.
	b. The United States Army Field Band (USAFB) is the Army's official touring band and is operationally controlled by the Chief of Public Affairs, Office of the Secretary of the Army (OSA). It is assigned to Headquarters, US Army Garrison, Fort Meade, Maryland, for command, control, and administration. The USAFB is charged with conducting major concert tours annually.
	c. The United States Military Academy (USMA) Band is assigned to and operationally controlled by the Superintendent, US Military Academy, West Point, New York.
spokesperson	Commander or someone designated by the commander to speak for him or her.
travel for community relations purposes	Invitational or other authorized public affairs travel or transportation to support an approved community relations program, tour, or conference for which the DOD is either a sponsor or a participant.
veterans organizations and associations	Groups that are normally private, non-profit, patriotic, and social in nature. Membership may be comprised of veterans of one or more Service. Members can be active duty, reserve, or retired. Their goals promote religious, educational, and recreational activities among the members to develop better understanding and mutual respect. Some groups are made up of persons who are or have been members of a particular military organization. Normally, such groups advance military virtues and traditions.
very important person	An individual (civilian official, ranking member of a military service, foreign government head) whose position is of such importance that his or her travels are of special interest to the news media.
Section III Special Abbreviations and Terms
This publication uses the following abbreviations, brevity codes, or acronyms not contained in AR 310-50.
AF	Army funded
AFARS	Army FAR Supplement
AFD/W	Armed Forces Day/Week
AFDCB	Armed Forces Disciplinary Control Board
AFIS	American Forces Information Service
AFNEWS	Air Force News Agency
AFR	Air Force Reserve
AP	Associated Press
ARNEWS	Army News Service
AWE	Army warfighting experiment
BJOY	broadcast journalist of the year
CAIRA	chemical accident and incident response and assistance
CE	civilian enterprise
CEAT	community emergency action team
DAVIS	Defense Automated Visual Information System
DCSIM	Deputy Chief of Staff for Information Management
DDO	Deputy Director of Operations
DFAR	Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation
DFAS	Defense Finance and Accounting System
DISC4	Director of Information Systems for Command, Control, Communications, and Computers
DOIM	Director of Information Management
DPS	Defense Printing Service
DTLOMS	doctrine, training, leader development, organization, materiel, and soldier/civilian support
EPA	Environmental Protection Agency
FCO	Federal coordinating officer
HALO	High Altitude Low Opening
HNS	U.S. Army and Air Force Hometown News Service
JIB	Joint Information Bureau
JOY	print journalist of the year
JVIS	Joint Visual Information Service
MDW	U.S. Army Military District of Washington
MOH	Medal of Honor
MTMC	U.S. Army Military Traffic Management Command
NARP	nuclear weapon accident response procedures
NEPA	National Environmental Policy Act
OASD(PA)	Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs)
OSC	on-scene commander
POSA	Point of the Spear Award
POW	prisoner of war
PRSA	Public Relations Society of America
SAPA	Office of the Secretary of the Army Chief of Public Affairs
T/VISC	Training/Visual Information Support Center (T/VISC)
UC	unified command
UPI	United Press International
USA	United States of America
USARC	U.S. Army Reserve Command
USASOC	U.S. Army Special Operations Command
USPA	United States Parachute Association