Armed Forces Radio and Television Service (AFRTS) Part 11

Description

This video recording consists of four programs describing the functions of the Armed Forces Radio and Television Service (ARFTS). The first program focuses on radio programs produced by AFRTS and includes disc jockeys Don Tracy and Mary Turner. It documents the production of AFRTS discs for use around the world. The second program focuses on television programs, using baseball and content featuring President Reagan as examples. The third, “Road to Military Broadcasting”, describes AFRTS regulations and how to become an AFRTS broadcaster. It discusses training at the Defense Information School (DINFOS) and how applicants are selected. The fourth program, “DINFOS Orientation”, describes communication of information through history and documents the history of military schools for public affairs up through the current school, DINFOS. It provides a tour of the school at Fort Benjamin Harrison <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Benjamin_Harrison> and describes courses offered and the types of jobs available.

Collection

Records of the Office of the Secretary of Defense

Series

Motion Picture Films Relating to Military Activities