CHAPTER TWO PRINCIPLES, CAPABILITIES AND TASKS Three major facets of PA operations interlace to produce the best possible support to commanders. The principles of public information are foundational, time-proven guidelines to which commanders and PA operators should adhere regardless of situation, across the spectrum of conflict. Building upon the principles, core capabilities describe the areas in which PA operations directly provide capability to the commander. Finally, tasks are divided into five broad, continuing activities performed to provide PA operations capabilities. PRINCIPLES The purpose of Air Force PA operations is to communicate timely, accurate, and useful information about Air Force activities to DOD, Air Force, domestic, and international audiences. PA operators enhance their ability to meet commanders ' information requirements by adhering to the following principles of public information:Tell the truth.Deliver time-critical information in time.Engage the media.Practice security at the source.Coordinate and be consistent.Strive for accuracy.Integrate with other operations.Be relevant.Seek fusion of information.Ensure unity of effort.Be survivable, sustainable, and deployable. Tell the truth Truth is the foundation of all public affairs operations. Truth enables credibility; credibility allows US military personnel to be believed or heard over an adversary or competing message. 7]]> Wed, 02 Sep 2026 07:10:42 +0000 es Copyright 202 6BiblioEteca Technologies SL