Where is the Defense Information School?

Fort George G. Meade, Md.
The Defense Information School (DINFOS), located at Fort George G. Meade, Md., is the premier learning institution for organizational communication across the Department of Defense, the United States Government and the international community.

How long is DINFOS?

For military journalists, DINFOS offers the 6-month Mass Communication Fundamentals Course (MCF), two-week Intermediate Public Affairs Specialist Course (IPASC) and four-week Content Management Course.

How long is Army PAO school?

43 training days
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course provides entry-level public affairs training for officers from all U.S. Military Services, selected foreign nations, and U.S. Government Agency civilians selected for public affairs assignments at all levels of command. Course length is 43 training days.

Is DINFOS accredited?

DINFOS maintains national accreditation through the Council on Occupational Education (COE).

How do I become a Pao?

Requirements

  1. Be a college graduate with at least a four-year degree.
  2. Be between 18 and 34 years old.
  3. Officer Basic Leadership Course (Or Additional Special Courses/Qualifications)
  4. Eligible for a Secret security clearance.
  5. Must be a U.S. citizen.

Do cadets outrank enlisted?

The NCO referred me to AR 600-20, Army Command Policy, which makes it pretty clear that West Point cadets do, in fact, outrank Army NCOs. This regulation shows that cadets rank after commissioned and warrant officers, but before NCOs.

What does the t mean under stripes?

Technicians
Technicians were inferior to non-commissioned officers of the same grade but superior to all grades below them. They had the same insignia as the regular rank of their grade, but with a cloth “T” inset below their stripes.

What degree do you need to be a Public Affairs Officer?

bachelor’s degree
Qualifications for the job include a bachelor’s degree in communications or a closely related field and a good understanding of media practices.

Do you call a cadet sir?

All cadre and cadet officers are addressed as “SIR”/”MA’AM”. As a general rule, “Sir”/”Ma’am” is used in speaking either officially or socially to any senior. The word is repeated with each complete statement. “Yes” and “No” should always be accompanied with “Sir”/”Ma’am”.

Do you call an officer cadet sir?

Cadet Ranks Whenever you see a cadet that is a higher rank than you, you must call out their rank each time you walk by them at all times (unless you are inside the blue building). When addressing a warrant officer, you say “sir” or “ma’am”.