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MCF 87 050-23
Exam 1: Release of Information
Question | Answer |
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Who has release authority? | • A commander often delegates the authority to release information to the public affairs officer. • doesn’t have the authority to release all information. • commander’s release authority is usually equal to their authority in other matters. |
Questions to ask before release: | Ability Competence Authority |
"Do you physically have the information to release?" Is an example of what type of question? | Ability |
"Are you the appropriate or best expert on the subject matter?" Is an example of what type of question? | Competence |
"Does your echelon of command have the authority to release the information?" Is an example of what type of question? | Authority |
the sole authority for releasing DoD information to news media representatives | The Assistant Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs |
These outline the specific information that can be released about military matters and individual people. |