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S-5 PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER
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CADET SECOND LIEUTENANT
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Assistants
CADET PRIVATE
FIRST CLASS
EVELYN FLORES
CADET PRIVATE
NO INSIGNIA
SHAH HAKIM
CADET PRIVATE
NO INSIGNIA
KAYLA AMASENDI COLLADO
CADET SERGEANT
PHILIP NG
BN Public Information Officer (Battalion S-5)
The S-5 is the “spokesperson” for the Cadet Corps. The S-5 is the contact between the Cadet Corps and all of the representatives of the student body, the faculty, and the local news media. The S-5 must be alert to ensure that the many JROTC activities are publicized in such a way as to create the best possible image of the Cadet Corps and Fort Hamilton High School.
The specific duties and responsibilities of the Battalion S-5 include:
1. Preparing and Publishing news to all elements of the local news media (newspapers, radio, and television stations). News releases will be prepared on all FHHS JROTC activities such as awards ceremonies; Formal Inspection; Battalion participation in the parade and community events; and any other information that will be favorably viewed or read, or that provides public knowledge of JROTC programs and activities.
2. Maintaining the historical record of events of FHHS JROTC. The record will be started at the beginning of the school year and maintained on a compact disk (CD). All news articles, photographs, and other items of information about the cadet corps will be included in this record.
3. Maintaining a unit report of ALL extracurricular events of a civic action nature in which the battalion participates or supports, i.e. parades, Color Guard support, football games, competitions, etc.
4. Assuring that all articles for release to news media have been cleared and approved by the Instructor Staff before publication.
5. Maintaining the trophy and display cases: placing new trophies as they are earned by teams; arranging for dusting, maintenance, or rearranging of all display items or trophies as needed.
6. Conducting briefings on the functions and purpose of the Fort Hamilton High School JROTC program.
7. Training and supervising the PIO SGM to ensure they are familiar with and capable of performing their assigned duties.
8. Establishing and updating the FHHS JROTC website.
9. Coordinating with the team commanders and staff officers for information for the FHHS JROTC website.
10. Publication and distribution of the FHHS JROTC Newsletter every quarter on our school website.
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