Content hosted on the public Coast Guard website is faster and easier for members to access - particularly while afloat, on detached duty, or outside work hours. Reservists and dependents also appreciate accessible information. If you have questions, you can visit here (CAC required) for more information on the migration process. Commandant US Coast Guard Stop 7103 United States Coast Guard 2703 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE Washington, DC 20593-7103 Staff Symbol: CG-09223 Phone: (202) 372-4643 Email: maryann.bader@uscg.mil COMDTCHANGENOTE 5700 May 15, 2017 COMMANDANT CHANGE NOTICE 5700 Subj: CH-1 TO THE EXTERNAL AFFAIRS MANUAL, COMDTINST M5700.13 1. PURPOSE. The PACAREA External Affairs mission posture is guided by the Coast Guard's core values, the Commandant's Direction, and the PACAREA Commander's Strategic Intent. Points of Contact: Media Relations (510) 437-3375 D11-DG-M-PACAREA-PA@uscg.mil; Mailing Address: Commander Pacific Area (PAC-092) Coast Guard Public Affairs Coast Guard Island COMDTINST M5728.2C, PUBLIC AFFAIRS MANUAL (DEC-2001) [SUPERSEDED BY COMDTINST M5728.2D]. A robust public affairs program is essential to the Coast Guard's success in every mission area. Reservists, Auxiliarists and civilian employees. Without the support of the American public, the Coast Guard could not operate and might not even exist The goal of the Coast Guard's Community Relations is to foster positive relationships within the communities we live and operate. We develop, maintain and improve public understanding and support of the Coast Guard's missions through interaction with our communities. We support our communities in a variety of ways including partnering with Each of these interdependent outreach efforts are critical to educating the American public about the important work the Coast Guard does for our Nation and our community. To contact the Training Center's Public Affairs Office, call 609-898-6362. Public Affairs Public Affairs is a command function aimed at building and maintaining relationships among the community, elected officials and media. Our program is divided into Community Relations, Media Relations and Governmental Affairs. C) Qualification of your event consistent with the Coast Guard Public Affairs Manual, and D) Legal analysis of potential ethical issues. The request should be submitted at a minimum of 30 days in advance to allow for the above . review. If sufficient lead time is not provided, even for repeat or annual events, please recognize The District Seven Public Affairs staff is dedicated to keeping the public informed of the Coast Guard's missions and relaying important safety information by working with mass media, social media, and through participating in community events. Point of Contact: Main: 305-415-6683 After Hours: 786-367-7649. PUBLIC AFFAIRS PRESS RELEASES For the purpose of this manual (and all other reference materials) Public Affairs Officer (PAO) shall mean PA or PB officers at every level of the Coast Guard Auxiliary organization. This unique electronic book on CD-ROM has a complete reproduction of the U.S. Coast Guard manual, Uniform Regulations (CIM 1020.6F), 222 pages. of the Coast Guard public affairs programs. 3. DIRECTIVES AFFECTED. Public Affairs Manual, COMDTINST M5728.2B is cancelled. 4. MAJOR CHANGES. Major technological and organizational changes have occurred since the last publication of the Public Affairs Manual more than a deca