PAO Orientation Kit

Orientation Kit for the New CAP Public Affairs Officer

Congratulations on your new duty assignment as your unit's PAO. We know that you will find the experience rewarding and that what you will be doing will be of great importance to your commander and unit members. 

If you have not yet done so, please enroll in the PAO Specialty Track. As you fulfill the requirements for each level you will gain valuable experience and be able to proudly wear the PAO specialty badge.

PAO Checklist

CAPR 190-1

PA How-To Guide

Writing a PA Plan

Writing a Crisis Communication Plan

Fact Sheet (two-sided version with CAP National Headquarters contact information)
  (fill-in version of fact sheet allows PAOs to include their contact information in the shaded blue area at the bottom of the first page)