Posted on 09/16/2016 8:21:54 AM PDT by Mr. Mojo
Marine Corps headquarters has sent out a Communications Playbook that says top brass in Washington, not local public affairs officers, will control press statements about women in combat.
The edict was issued in the aftermath of strong disagreements with civilian leaders on gender integration.
The Corps normally gives wide latitude for spokespeople worldwide to discuss all sorts of Marine issues — but not in this case.
Under “[public affairs] posture,” the playbook says: “Proper PA coordination both up to the Office of United States Marine Corps Communication (OUSMCC) and down to lower division and Recruiting District PAO’s will be due prior to any media engagement or release,” according to a copy obtained by The Washington Times.
All commands, says the 68-page playbook, “will coordinate closely with OUSMCC to synchronize communication efforts to fulfill integration measures and communication goals.”
The playbook lists 36 Corps issues such as weapons development and aircraft accidents, but gender integration is the only topic for which Washington headquarters must approve all messaging.
(Excerpt) Read more at washingtontimes.com ...
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