Las URG’s deberán etiquetar el gasto de publicidad, propaganda, bajo cualquier modalidad de Comunicaci n Social, con el Destino de Gasto 8 “Comunicaci n Social” (partidas del concepto 3600)

9. Proposed Statements, Questions, and Answers. Proposed statements, questions, and answers for each COA are outlined below. Statements, questions, and answers are declassified upon public release. 10. COA 1 PA Guidance. PA guidance for COA 1 includes the statement for release in paragraph a concurrent with initiation of the COA and OASD-PA approval.

a. “In view of the military coup and continued unrest in (HN) and the potential danger to U.S. citizens, the U.S. government has authorized evacuation of U.S. and other third country personnel desiring to leave (HN). To assist with the evacuation, the unified command has dispatched military aircraft and personnel at risk. As a result of the unrest, voluntary evacuation at this time is prudent.”

b. Questions and answers for use overall are:

Q1. How many people are being evacuated?

A1. Because it is a voluntary evacuation, assessing exactly how many people may desire to leave is

difficult. There are approximately (to be determined [TBD]) private Americans, (TBD) U.S.

government employees, and (TBD) U.S. government dependents living and working in (HN). There are also (TBD) Peace Corps volunteers. Plans are to evacuate other people as well, including personnel from other countries.

Q2. Are there any indications of threats of violence directed specifically against Americans in (HN)? A2. No, there are not. It is strictly an internal matter and has not threatened any citizens of other

countries now living in (HN).

Q3. Are American military personnel supporting the government forces?

A3. No, American military personnel have been dispatched only to support the evacuation of U.S.

and third country personnel.

Q4. Are U.S. military personnel armed?

A4. U.S. forces are prepared to defend themselves. They are armed to provide security to evacuees

and assembly and departure points such as the airport.

Q5. How are Americans being evacuated?

A5. Evacuees are being flown out on military aircraft from the (TBD) airport near (TBD). Q6. Where are the evacuees going?

A6. Those evacuated on C-141 aircraft will be flown to airport (TBD). Those evacuated by C-130

aircraft will first be flown to the (TBD) airport in (TBD) and then to (TBD).

Q7. Was the action coordinated with the government of (HN)? A7. (TBD) by State Department.

Q8. Why has the U.S. government issued a travel advisory for (HN)? A8. (TBD).

Q9. Is this an evacuation? A9. Yes.

Q10. Is the local airport open?

A10. The airport has been closed to regular traffic.

Q11. Are you taking private Americans out with the diplomats?

A11. Yes. The staff at the U.S. Embassy in (HN) will assist private American citizens in (HN) who

wish to leave. We are urging American citizens in (HN) to contact the Embassy. We are using our warden system to advise all American citizens in (HN) to consider leaving the country and to keep them abreast of all developments.

Q12. What about TCNs?

A12. Obviously, our first obligation is to U.S. citizens and their immediate family members. We have

asked other embassies to coordinate efforts on behalf of their own citizens.

Q13. Have you received any requests from other countries to take their people out? A13. We have received a few requests.

Q14. Are we coordinating with other countries?

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A16. Yes.

Q17. Who pays for the departure of private Americans and third country nationals?

A17. As in all such evacuations, Americans will be required to sign promissory notes to cover the

cost of their transportation.

Q18. What about Peace Corps members? Are they ordered out, too? Would they go out with our

diplomats and dependents?

A18. Yes. The Peace Corps volunteers will depart with other Americans.

Q19. Is this a one-shot effort, or are we making contingency plans for further flights and convoys if

the need arises?

A19. We are planning to evacuate all Americans who desire to depart (HN). No arrangements have

been made at this time for future contingencies. We urge all Americans to depart now.

Q20. How many Embassy employees will remain in (HN)? A20. (TBD) Embassy employees are expected to remain. Q21. What is the U.S. Ambassador’s name?

A21. The Ambassador’s name is (TBD). Q22. Does this operation have a nickname? A22. Yes, it is operation (TBD).

Q23. Do you anticipate any problems removing the Americans from (HN)? A23. No.

Q24. Who is the commander of the JTF? A24. The commander of the JTF is (TBD). Q25. What are the units conducting the NEO? A25. Elements from (TBD).

11. COA 2 PA Guidance. PA guidance for COA 2 includes the following statement for release concurrent with initiation of the operation.

a. “Seizure of the airfield is necessary to allow for evacuation of American and third country noncombatants from (HN). Rebel and government forces in (HN) have not specifically targeted Americans. However, fighting has prevented those desiring to leave from doing so. The military action was ordered to save lives, protect endangered American citizens, and ensure evacuation to safe havens.”

b. Additional questions and answers to COA 2 are:

Q26. Why are SOF being used in (HN)?

A26. These forces provide the commander in chief with the flexibility needed to provide security for

American citizens during this unstable situation.

Q27. How long will U.S. forces be deployed? A27. Only as long as necessary.

Q28. Were any additional combat forces brought from (TBD)? A28. No.

Q29. Can the media accompany the SOF or interview individuals? A29. Requests will be taken case-by-case and accommodated if possible. Section IV. Joint Information Bureau (JIB)

12. General. This section outlines the responsibilities of the JIB during the employment of a U.S. joint task force (JTF) or other major U.S. forces to conduct contingency NEOs within the unified command AOR.

13. Objectives. The objectives of the JIB are to—

• Provide a balanced PA program that supports the policies and objectives of the U.S. government.

• Coordinate PA activities at all levels under the guidance of the geographic combatant commander.

• Keep the public informed of contingency NEO by providing the media with timely unclassified information to the maximum extent possible consistent with OPSEC and personnel safety.

14. JIB Responsibilities. The responsibilities of the JIB are:

• Verify media correspondents’ credentials, and operate a badging system.

• Support on-scene commander’s news briefings and press conferences, as required.

• Escort media to PA activities such as photo opportunities, briefings, and press conferences.

• Request official still photo and video combat documentation coverage of evacuation operations for PA purposes.

• Serve as clearinghouse for news releases, photographs, and audiovisual and visual information products.

• Produce news analyses and summaries, and issue consolidated reports to the OASD-PA, unified command, and appropriate COM, as required.Produce transcripts of all media briefings,

interviews, press conferences, and so forth.

• Respond to media queries quickly (goal is within 2 hours) and maintain logs of media queries and responses.

• Ensure all speakers or briefers are fully informed on PA policy and guidance.

• Provide guidance concerning PA requirements to assigned military audiovisual and combat camera teams.

15. Service Component Tasks. The JIB provides public information personnel, as requested. 16. JTF PAO and JIB Director Responsibilities. The responsibilities of the JTF PAO and JIB director are:

• Review, update, and prepare appropriate plans for the employment phases, including the request for PA augmentation, if required.

• Deploy with the JTF commander or advance echelon.

• Establish the JIB in the final staging or forward operating area, and conduct an active information program based on guidance from Department of Defense, Department of State, and theater geographic combatant commander.

• Serve as the principal PA advisor to the JTF commander.

• Coordinate PA matters with the appropriate American diplomatic or U.S. Information Service representative in the HN.

• Supervise all military PA activities in the area of operations and schedule, as appropriate, press briefings and news conferences. Support an active command or internal information program.