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4505 - Communication Strategy and Operations Planner

Summary

The Communication Strategy and Operations (COMMSTRAT) Planner is the 45XX occupational field (OccFld) subject matter expert in formal research methods and design, advanced planning, and evaluation of communication effects.

Typical duties include, but are not limited to: advising commanders and staffs on communication research and assessment matters; leading communication planning; conducting formal research to obtain and analyze qualitative and quantitative data related to identifying and segmenting audiences, publics, and stakeholders’ knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors; supporting information environment (IE) battlespace awareness through non-reactive research methods; incorporating research findings and communication theory into planning and decision-making.

Prerequisites

Must possess PMOS 4502.

Must be selected by the Commandant’s Career Level Education Board (CCLEB) or Commandant’s Professional Intermediate-Level Education Board (CPIB).

Requirements

Must successfully complete the graduate education program and possess a master’s degree in Mass Communication and Media Studies from San Diego State University.

POI CID

None

Duties

For a complete listing of duties and tasks, refer to the Communication Strategy and Operations Training and Readiness Manual (NAVMC 3500.9C).

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None.