Appendix E to Part 247 - DoD Command Newspaper and Magazine Review System
32:2.1.1.1.44.0.1.8.25 : Appendix E
Appendix E to Part 247 - DoD Command Newspaper and Magazine Review
System
A. Purpose. The purpose of the DoD command newspaper and
magazine review system is to assist commanders in establishing and
maintaining cost-effective internal communications essential to
mission accomplishment. The system also enables internal
information managers to assess the cost and effective use of
resources devoted to command newspapers and to provide requested
reports.
B. Policy. DoD newspapers and magazines shall be reviewed
and reported biennially. The review process is not intended to
replace day-to-day quality assurance procedures or established
critique programs.
C. Review criteria. Each newspaper and magazine shall be
evaluated on the basis of mission essentiality, communication
effectiveness, cost-effectiveness, and compliance with applicable
regulations.
D. Reporting requirements.
1. The DoD Components (less the Military Departments) shall
forward, by January 31 of each even numbered year, the information
indicated at attachment 1 to this appendix for each newspaper
published to: Director, American Forces Information Service, ATTN:
Print Media Plans and Policy, 601 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria,
VA 22314-2007.
2. No later than April 15 of each even-numbered year, the
Secretary (or designee) of each Military Department shall forward
to the address above a report of the Military Department's review
of newspapers and magazines. This report shall include summary data
on total number of newspapers and magazines, along with a listing
of the information indicated at attachment 1 to this appendix.
3. One information copy of each issue of all DoD newspapers and
magazines shall be forwarded on publication date to the address in
paragraph H.1. of this appendix.
4. Information copies of CE contracts shall be forwarded to the
address in paragraph H.1. of this appendix, upon request.
5. Administrative Instructions shall be issued by the Director,
AFIS, for the annual review and reporting of newspapers and
magazines.
Attachment 1 to Appendix E to Part 247 - Newspaper and Magazine
Reporting Data
As required by section H. of this appendix, the following
information shall be provided biennially regarding newspapers and
magazines:
A. Name of newspaper or magazine.
B. Publishing command and mailing address.
C. Printing arrangement:
1. Government equipment.
2. Government contract with commercial printer.
3. CE contract with commercial publisher (provide name, mailing
address, and phone number of commercial publisher).
D. Frequency and number of issues per year.
E. Number of copies printed and estimated readership.
F. Paper size (metro, tabloid, or magazine format).