Appendix D to Part 247 - AFIS Print Media Directorate
32:2.1.1.1.44.0.1.8.24 : Appendix D
Appendix D to Part 247 - AFIS Print Media Directorate
A. General. The Print Media Directorate (PMD), an element
of AFIS, develops, publishes, and distributes a variety of print
media products that support DoD-wide programs and policies for
targeted audiences throughout the DoD community. Products include
the following:
1. American Forces Press Service, news and feature
articles, photographs, and art targeted principally to editors of
DoD newspapers.
2. DEFENSE magazine, a bimonthly magazine featuring
articles authored by senior military and civilian officials on DoD
programs and policies. An annual almanac edition highlights DoD's
organization and statistical information.
3. Defense Billboard, a monthly poster featuring topics
of particular interest to junior Military Service members, but
applicable to general DoD audiences.
4. Pamphlets, booklets, and other posters covering a variety of
joint interest information topics.
5. PMD posts the Press Service on Military Service
computer bulletin boards and internet world wide web sites. PAOs
and editors may download text and art in a form readily usable for
word processing or desktop publishing. All other PMD publications
should be requisitioned through the Military Service's or
organization's publications distribution system.
6. Additional information may be obtained on the internet using
the AFIS Uniform Resource Locator:
http://www.dtic.mil/defenselink/afis/.
B. Use of materials published by print media directorate.
With the exception of copyrighted matter, all materials published
by PMD may be reproduced or adapted for use by DoD newspaper and
magazine editors as appropriate. When PMD material is edited or
revised, accuracy and conformance to DoD policy and accepted
standards of good taste will be maintained. Due to the
policy-oriented nature of DEFENSE magazine contents,
particular care shall be taken to preserve the original context,
tone, and meaning of any material adapted, revised, or edited from
this publication.
C. Eligible activities. The following activities are
eligible to receive the above listed PMD products:
1. All authorized DoD newspapers and magazines.
2. Headquarters of the DoD Components and their subordinate
commands.
3. Proponent offices of DoD periodicals published by the DoD
Components.
4. Armed Forces Radio and Television Service networks and
outlets.
5. Isolated commands and detachments at which DoD newspapers are
not readily available.