Stationed in Bell, CA, the 222nd Broadcast Operations Detachment (BOD) is an Army Reserve Troop Program Unit (TPU) that provides public affairs and media relations support for the U.S. Army Reserves, Regular Army, and Department of Defense. Their products include videography packages such as video news releases (VNR), B-Roll packages, veteran history projects, and training videos. The 222nd has a long, proud history of telling Soldiers' stories as they serve all over the world. Most recently, the 222nd supported the public affairs mission with two year-long tours of duty in Baghdad, Iraq, were the unit was awarded the Meritorious Unit Commendation (Army), 2003-2004. The 222nd BOD supports the 201st Press Camp Headquarters (PCH) in Bell, CA, and the 63rd Regional Support Command (RSC) in Mountain View, CA.
Mission
The mission of the 222nd BOD is to establish and operate mobile and radio and television broadcast facilities, perform as the broadcast support arm for a Public Affairs Operations Center, and produce broadcast products for distribution to internal and external worldwide audiences through the American Forces Radio Television Services.
Leadership
The 222d BOD's leadership consists of: Commander: CPT Brian Andries, Executive Officer: CPT Matthew Stern, Broadcast Officer: 1LT Will Zasadny. Maintenance Section Chief: Staff Sgt. Mary Healy.
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About Army Public Affairs
Public Affairs fulfills the Army's obligation to keep the American people and the Army informed, and helps to establish the conditions that lead to confidence in America's Army and its readiness to conduct operations in peacetime, conflict and war.
Enlisted Soldiers in the 222nd BOD are Broadcast Specialists (46R) and Broadcast Equipment Maintainers (25R), along with a Unit Administrative Specialist (42A) and a Unit Supply Specialist (92Y).
Army Public Affairs Broadcast Specialists are involved in creating, filming, reporting, hosting and editing news and entertainment radio and television programs. They are primarily responsible for participating in and supervising the operation of audio or video news for the American Forces Network (AFN), The Pentagon Channel or Armed Forces Radio and Television Service (AFRTS). Combat Correspondents, or broadcast journalists in the 222nd prepare scripts and news copy for radio and television programs and participate as hosts, announcers, masters of ceremonies, and actors in radio and television broadcasts. Journalists also research, prepare and disseminate information through news releases, radio and television products. They perform as writers, reporters, editors, videographers, producers, and program hosts in radio and television productions.
Requirements to become an Army Public Affairs Broadcast Specialist
Training Information: 15 weeks, 3 days, at the Defense Information School (DINFOS), Fort Meade, MD; ASVAB Score Required: 107 in aptitude area GT; Security Clearance: Secret; Strength Requirement: light; Physical Profile Requirement: 222121; Other Requirements; Be able to type 20 WPM prior to school attendance; Have no speech impediments; Show proof by official transcript of having successfully completed at least two years of high school English; Must possess a valid vehicle operator license; Similar Civilian Occupations; Broadcast News Analysts; Public Relations Specialists; Radio and Television Announcers; Reporters and Correspondents;