USCG AUXILIARY AUXWEA EXAM B EXAM
REVIEW QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
◉ What are the steps in the four-step public affairs process?
Answer: Planning, Execution, Analysis, Follow-up.
◉ What guidance manuals are used for AUXPA?
Answer: USCG Auxiliary Public Affairs Guide and USCG External
Affairs Manual.
◉ What are the AUXPA responsibilities of the flotilla commander?
Answer: Supervise the PA staff officer, rely on FSO-PA for guidance,
represent the unit as spokesperson, and identify public affairs
opportunities in various mission areas.
◉ Do flotilla members have AUXPA responsibilities?
Answer: Yes, public affairs is the responsibility of everyone in the
Auxiliary, because PA, as a function crosses all CG missions.
◉ What channels can be employed to communicate with the public?
,Answer: Commercial media, the Internet, church or community
bulletins, and local boating newsletters.
◉ What types of print media are used internally?
Answer: Flotilla (Chicago Six Sentinel), division (Making Way) and
district (Currents) newsletters, Navigator magazine, and national e-
mail newsletters.
◉ What is the role of the Auxiliary Public Affairs Specialist 3
(AUXPA3)?
Answer: To achieve competency in Auxiliary public affairs.
◉ What is the significance of the AUXPA program?
Answer: It supports Coast Guard public affairs and outreach efforts.
◉ What is the recommended action for AUXPA3 trainees?
Answer: Become familiar with and adhere to the guidelines and
content of the PQS.
◉ What is the purpose of the Personnel Qualification Standards
(PQS) Study Guide?
Answer: To provide training and qualification guidance for
Auxiliarists.
, ◉ What is the impact of the AUXPA program during significant
events?
Answer: It provides outstanding support of Coast Guard public
affairs and outreach.
◉ What is required for Coast Guard Public Affairs Specialists 3 (PA3)
regarding AUXPA3 competency?
Answer: They may be granted AUXPA3 competency without
completing the PQS if they enroll in the Auxiliary within three years
of separation.
◉ What is the recommended method for disseminating public affairs
messages?
Answer: Through a variety of communication media.
◉ What should be included in a public affairs planning process?
Answer: Identifying audience, message, and media.
◉ What is the role of the Auxiliary national PA website?
Answer: To serve as a resource for Auxiliary public affairs.
◉ What is the importance of cultivating strong media relationships?
Answer: To enhance the Auxiliary brand and improve public
perception.
REVIEW QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
◉ What are the steps in the four-step public affairs process?
Answer: Planning, Execution, Analysis, Follow-up.
◉ What guidance manuals are used for AUXPA?
Answer: USCG Auxiliary Public Affairs Guide and USCG External
Affairs Manual.
◉ What are the AUXPA responsibilities of the flotilla commander?
Answer: Supervise the PA staff officer, rely on FSO-PA for guidance,
represent the unit as spokesperson, and identify public affairs
opportunities in various mission areas.
◉ Do flotilla members have AUXPA responsibilities?
Answer: Yes, public affairs is the responsibility of everyone in the
Auxiliary, because PA, as a function crosses all CG missions.
◉ What channels can be employed to communicate with the public?
,Answer: Commercial media, the Internet, church or community
bulletins, and local boating newsletters.
◉ What types of print media are used internally?
Answer: Flotilla (Chicago Six Sentinel), division (Making Way) and
district (Currents) newsletters, Navigator magazine, and national e-
mail newsletters.
◉ What is the role of the Auxiliary Public Affairs Specialist 3
(AUXPA3)?
Answer: To achieve competency in Auxiliary public affairs.
◉ What is the significance of the AUXPA program?
Answer: It supports Coast Guard public affairs and outreach efforts.
◉ What is the recommended action for AUXPA3 trainees?
Answer: Become familiar with and adhere to the guidelines and
content of the PQS.
◉ What is the purpose of the Personnel Qualification Standards
(PQS) Study Guide?
Answer: To provide training and qualification guidance for
Auxiliarists.
, ◉ What is the impact of the AUXPA program during significant
events?
Answer: It provides outstanding support of Coast Guard public
affairs and outreach.
◉ What is required for Coast Guard Public Affairs Specialists 3 (PA3)
regarding AUXPA3 competency?
Answer: They may be granted AUXPA3 competency without
completing the PQS if they enroll in the Auxiliary within three years
of separation.
◉ What is the recommended method for disseminating public affairs
messages?
Answer: Through a variety of communication media.
◉ What should be included in a public affairs planning process?
Answer: Identifying audience, message, and media.
◉ What is the role of the Auxiliary national PA website?
Answer: To serve as a resource for Auxiliary public affairs.
◉ What is the importance of cultivating strong media relationships?
Answer: To enhance the Auxiliary brand and improve public
perception.
