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With respect, I do not agree..... mainly because being a
PIO is more specialized and focused on emergency
services. The responsibility of a PAO is different in
that he/she is responsible for the image of CAP in
general. When first joining CAP, usually the PAO is
focused on learning more about the organization, how it
works or functions within the community, impacts the
future of our leaders (cadets) and just what CAP is and
does as part of our congressionaly mandated missions. The
PIO must be experienced and have gained the confidence to
work emergency / training missions. There is a
significant difference as my personal professional
training taught me, and all those professional practioners
will agree. Let's not forget, that all PAOs do not want
to serve as PIOs. I can't imagine a new PAO automatically
being considered a PIO, it's akin to telling a new CAP
member is automatically certified to fly as an observer,
or field operative. NO WAY. There must be a specified
dedicated training program to instruct a PAO in how a
mission is initiated, who initiates, learning the
responsibilities of fellow mission members, what should
and should not be released, how to interact with fellow
mission members, the public and any members of a family
involved. The list goes on... however, once the PAO gains
the knowledge and training in emergency services, then....
then he/she should be evaluated before being certified to
served as a PIO, but must serve as a PAO first, at least
for a year...... hope this helps.<br>
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Karen L. Copenhaver, Lt Col, CAP<br>
Deputy Director, Public Affairs<br>
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On 9/6/2013 4:10 PM, Cianciolo, Lt Col, Paul wrote:<br>
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<div>That makes me even more convinced that CAP should not be
separating PAO and PIO responsibilities as is now. We are one
organization and can't compartmentalize it so much. SAR, HLS,
and DR missions are part of the whole mission. Without them,
would CAP be here? At times its like being in two different
organizations depending on what the activity is.<br>
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<b>PAUL S. CIANCIOLO, Lt Col, CAP<br>
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