HAFMD1-28 — Director Of Public Affairs

HAFMD1-28 governs Department of the Air Force public affairs activities, authorities, and organizational responsibilities.

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  • Publication number: HAFMD1-28
  • Title: DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS
  • Date: 2021-02-01

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It establishes the Director of Public Affairs within the Secretariat and describes reporting relationships with senior Air Force and Space Force offices. It assigns responsibilities for communication strategies, public affairs operations, visual information, combat camera capabilities, and social media.

Applies to: COMPLIANCE WITH THIS PUBLICATION IS MANDATORY

Topics covered

  • Public affairs activities
  • Communication strategies
  • Visual information management
  • Combat camera capabilities
  • Social media sites
  • Delegations of authority
  • Congressional notifications

Questions and answers

Who has overall responsibility for Department of the Air Force public affairs activities?

The SAF/PA has overall responsibility for public affairs activities for the Department of the Air Force (DAF). (paragraph 1)

Who retains ultimate responsibility for Department of the Air Force policies?

The SecAF retains ultimate responsibility for all policies related to the DAF. (paragraph 1)

When is a re-delegation of authority or reassignment of responsibility effective?

Any re-delegation of authority/re-assignment of responsibility made shall not be effective unless it is in writing. (paragraph 4)

What congressional authority is excluded from certain re-delegations?

No re-delegation of authority/assigned responsibility under this HAF MD below the level of a Deputy Assistant Secretary or three-letter/digit office shall include authority to provide notifications or reports to Congress. (paragraph 5)

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