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From Department of Defense, for About.com

Definition: (DOD) Communication by a military organization with Service members, civilian employees, retirees, and family members of the organization that creates an awareness of the organization's goals, informs them of significant developments affecting them and the organization, increases their effectiveness as ambassadors of the organization, and keeps them informed about what is going on in the organization.

See also command; information public affairs.

Also Known As: external information

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