Public Affairs

Sharing the Air Force and Space Force story with a global audience requires captivating and informative communication. It's the job of Public Affairs to shape the Air Force's public image by building relationships with the community and managing relationships with a variety of media organizations. These Airmen develop scripts and graphics, serve as on-camera announcers, and document both ground and aerial missions to ensure information is captured for current and future generations to see.

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• Component:

Air Force Active Duty Air Force Reserve Air National Guard

• Rank:

Enlisted

• AFSC:

3N0X6

What you'll do

• Supervise broadcast radio and television programming

• Operate the latest media technology-editing software

• Produce news and information products to support mission requirements

• Establish relationships with local and regional news media

• Conduct community engagement activities

TRAINING & EDUCATION

How do we transform you from a raw recruit to an expert Airman in this field? From hands-on experience to college credit toward a degree, the path begins here.

• BASIC MILITARY TRAINING

7.5 weeks

• TECHNICAL TRAINING

108 Days

• TECH SCHOOL LOCATION

Ft. Meade, MD

• STATUS UPON COMPLETION

Enlisted Airman with credits earned towards Mass Communications

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REQUIREMENTS

You must meet several requirements before joining the Air Force. These concern your background, overall health and other standards set by the Air Force, Department of Defense and federal law.

• Minimum Education

A High School Senior (age 17 or older)*, High school diploma, a GED, or 15 college semester hours

• High School Students may start their application as early as the end of their junior year.

Applicants who are non-graduates or non-alternate credential holders must obtain an AFQT Test score of 65 or higher on the ASVAB.

• ASVAB Score Requirements

72 General (G)

• Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic communication theory

• Favorable evaluation of a voice audition and English diagnostic

• Absence of any speech impediment and ability to read aloud and speak distinctly

• Possession of a valid state driver's license to operate government motor vehicles

• Normal Color Vision

• Completion of a current National Agency Check, Local Agency Checks and Credit

• Completion of 7.5 weeks of Basic Military Training

• Must be at least 17, but has not reached age 42 on the date of enlistment