Leadership
Address:
4550 Parade Field Lane
Fort George G. Meade, MD 20755
U.S. Army Public Affairs School
Mission
The U.S. Army Public Affairs School generates and develops the career field to execute information activities in support of the Army and Joint Force in all strategic contexts across the competition continuum. USAPAS develops and coordinates DOTMLPF-P requirements related to the public affairs function including approving doctrinal and training products and policies pertaining to public affairs professional qualifications, recommends specific equipment requirements, and operations policy. USAPAS develops and coordinates all organizational changes within the force development, force management, and force integration process. Supports Joint Public Affairs function efforts.
Courses
Initial Entry Training
Intermediate Courses
Officer Qualification Training
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History and Heraldry
History
The history of U.S. Army Public Affairs proponency and education is a story of evolution, from a practical necessity to a mission-essential capability. In its early days, public affairs work focused on unit-level information management. As the nature of conflict evolved and the public's demand for immediate information grew, the need for a professional and disciplined communication capability became undeniable.
A key historical moment was the establishment of the Army Information School in 1946. It was the first military school created specifically to standardize training for public information, troop information, and education duties. By 1964, the U.S. Army Information School was disestablished, and the Defense Information School was established to support a shift toward joint training.
Throughout the Cold War, Public Affairs transformed from a background support role into a structured and synchronized element of Army operations. The mission expanded in both scope and urgency, with an increased focus on delivering timely, verifiable information to Soldiers, the American public, and a global audience.
In 1980, Training and Doctrine Command directed DINFOS to establish the Public Affairs Proponent Activity (PAPA) for Army doctrine development. In 1992, PAPA was reassigned to the Office of the Chief of Public Affairs at HQDA, and in 1999 it was redesignated as the Army Public Affairs Center (APAC).
As the information environment became more complex and contested, the need for public affairs to rapidly modernize and transform grew as well. Army General Order 2025-09 was published on April 17, 2025, to disestablish APAC and establish the U.S. Army Public Affairs School and Army Proponent Office – Public Affairs (APO-PA) and realign the organization under TRADOC.
The Public Affairs School generates and develops CMF 46 Soldiers to execute public affairs and visual information activities in support of the Army and Joint Force in all strategic contexts across the competition continuum. The APO-PA integrates public affairs doctrine, organization, training, materiel, leadership and education, personnel, and facilities (DOTMLPF) across the Army. The Public Affairs School and Proponent Office are assigned to the Transformation and Training Command under the United States Army Cyber Center of Excellence.
The regimental coat of arms authorized effective 23 June 2026 now encapsulates this heritage in heraldic form. The design is set on an Azure teal blue field with Brittany Blue and Silver Gray that signal integrity and transparency, values that maintain civic trust. Between a quill and a lightning bolt, the symbolism reflects the many ways information is disseminated. The quill represents traditional journalism, written communication, and historical documentation, preserving the record of service. The lightning bolt represents telecommunication and digital media, capturing speed of distribution and reach. At the center, a sword conjoined with a globe portrays worldwide impact, declaring the strength behind the message and the global responsibility of the Corps. Diagonal sweeping lines across the shield illustrate numerous modes of dissemination in motion and variety. The motto ENGAGE and INFORM serves as the final, enduring directive, and the heritage stands as final inspiration for the next generation of Public Affairs leaders to meet every challenge with clarity, courage, and purpose.
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Reserve Component Liaison
Reserve Component Liaison
- Provides direct support to all Compo 3 students who are assigned to the Public Affairs School in a student status through mentorship in career progression and promotion opportunities, administrative support with orders and pay, and specific Unit & State matters
- Coordinates ongoing training and planning efforts between United States Army Reserve (USAR) Public Affairs units and the United States Army Public Affairs School (USAPAS) to enhance Compo 3 PA force’s training, alignment, and sustainment.
- Combines efforts between the Reserve Component and the U.S. Army Public Affairs School to have a common understanding of the limitations/issues/concerns of Compo 3 PA units and individual service members’ training needs.
- Coordinates and leads the 46A Branch Transfer and 46-series Reclassification Exception to Policy.
Point of Contact: Maj. Jeffrey Windmueller
National Guard Liaison
National Guard Liaison
- Provides direct support to all Compo 2 students who are assigned to the Public Affairs School in a student status through mentorship in career progression and promotion opportunities, administrative support with orders and pay, and specific Unit & State matters
- Coordinates ongoing training and planning efforts between the Army National Guard (ARNG) & United States Army Reserve (USAR) Public Affairs units and the United States Army Public Affairs School (USAPAS) to enhance Compo 2 PA force’s training, alignment, and sustainment.
- Combines efforts between the Reserve Component and the U.S. Army Public Affairs School to have a common understanding of the limitations/issues/concerns of Compo 2 PA units and individual service members’ training needs.
- Coordinates and leads the 46A Branch Transfer and 46-series Reclassification Exception to Policy.
Point of Contact: Sgt. 1st Class Daisy Yvonne Broker