| Job Title : |
Public affairs officer |
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| Job Reference : |
usmc |
| Location : |
United States |
| Posted on : |
Wed May 07, 2008 |
| Job category: |
Administration, Arts & Media, Marines, Officers |
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| Job Description |
The Marine public affairs officer plays an important role in developing effective communications for the Marine. This officer is primarily responsible for serving as a liaison between the military and the public and media. Duties include answering questions and inquiries.
Training
To become an officer in the Marines, you must be a current student or graduate of a four-year college or university. You must also complete an extensive training officer course, which may vary in length depending upon your specialty. There are four main pathways to becoming a commissioned officer:
- U.S. Naval Academy
- Officer Candidate School and Officer Training School
- Reserve Officers' Training Corps
- Direct appointments
An indirect path is through the Enlisted Commissioning Programs.
Helpful skills
The ideal candidate for a Marine public affairs officer should:
- Be a U.S. citizen and at least 19 years old
- Have a four-year degree
- Show self-discipline, initiative, confidence and intelligence
- Be physically fit
- Be able to handle stressful situations and make decisions swiftly
- Show respect for all personnel |
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