ACN 054/21 - MAY 2021 UPDATE TO SCOPE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION (INF) SPECIALTY

R 261725Z MAY 21
FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC
TO ALCOAST COMDT NOTICE
BT
UNCLAS
ACN 054/21
SSIC 1420
SUBJ: UPDATE TO SCOPE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION (INF) SPECIALTY
A. Appointing Warrant Officers, COMDTINST M1420.1 (series)
1. This ACN announces an update to the scope of the Public
Information (INF) specialty in Chapter 12, paragraph (T) of
REF (A).
2. Paragraph (T) of REF (A) is updated to reflect "Public
Information (INF) Chief Warrant Officers serving in the
specialty of Public Information employ a complete mastery
of communication practices and theory in an effort to educate
and inform the American public about the Coast Guard and
its missions. They serve as Public Affairs Officers and
have a keen understanding of the National Response Framework
as it relates to public affairs. Chief Warrant Officers in
this specialty facilitate and assist with the flow of information
generated by the mass media, Internet, and various modes of
communication (television, radio feature films, etc.). They
understand how to characterize risk communication situations,
advise senior leadership on public communication plans, manage
communication operations, and facilitate internal and external
organizational communication."
3. The updated verbiage for the INF specialty will be incorporated
into the next revision of REF (A). All other provisions remain
unchanged.
4. This message will be cancelled on 26 MAY 2022.
5. POC: Questions regarding this message may be directed to
Office of Military Personnel Policy (CG-133) at:
HQSPolicyandStandards@uscg.mil.
6. Released by DR. D. M. Navarro, Deputy Assistant Commandant for
Human Resources (CG-1D).
7. Internet release is authorized.