mission-hampering change of the traffic pattern might have been avoided. The  preventive  program  is  a  planned  effort  to develop a continuing program of improved conduct and two-way  communication  with  the  community.  It furnishes a blueprint to build an effective program of cooperation  between  the  naval  installation  and  its nearby communities. The plan is usually based on the concept that the community  must be informed about the naval installation, its mission and its needs from the local community. It is also dependent upon what the naval installation-and particularly the public affairs staff–knows  about  the  community.  You  learn  the essential  facts  about  the  community  through  surveys, interviews   with   leaders   and   research   of   existing publications. The  remedial  program  is  often  called  the “fire-fighting” type, while the preventive program is referred to as the “fire prevention” variety. DoD/NAVY COMMUNITY RELATIONS POLICY Learning  Objective:  Interpret  the  community  relations policy of the DoD and Navy. The basic community relations policy of the DoD was  established  in  DoD  Instruction  5410.18  of  July  3, 1974  (Community  Relations).  This  directive  has  been tailored  for  Navy  use  and  is  the  basis  of  PA  Regs, Chapter  4  (Community  Relations). OBJECTIVES The goals of the DoD community relations program are stated in DoD Instruction 5410.18 as follows: .     To increase public awareness and understanding of the armed forces and of the mission, policies and programs of the DoD .   To inspire patriotism and encourage young men and women to serve in the Defense Establish- m e nt .    To  foster  good  relations  on  mutually  acceptable terms with all of the various publics with which elements  of  the  DoD  come  into  contact  at  home and  abroad .  To maintain a reputation as a good neighbor as well  as  a  respected  professional  organization charged   with   a   responsibility   for   national security To support the Human Goals Program of the DoD, with its emphasis on the infinite dignity and worth of the individual and the concept of equal opportunity To support the recruiting and personnel pro- curement  missions  of  the  DoD LIMITATIONS The DoD puts certain limitations on community relations  programs  in  DoD  Instruction  5410.18.  Policies for   planning   and   conducting   Navy   community relations programs and rating participation in public events  are  based  on  public  law,  executive  order,  Navy regulations and practical experience. To make sure a proposed community relations program conforms to proper   policies,   you   must   consider   the   following criteria: l l l Objectives and purpose of the program Nature  and  character  of  the  location  of  the program Full particulars of Navy support RESTRICTIONS Primarily,   the   following   restrictions   apply   to participation  in  community  relations  programs: l l l l l l Support  of  commercial  promotional  activities Support  of  racially  segregated  events Endorsing  partisan  political  activities Endorsing  sectarian,  religious  and  fraternal groups Competition with or selective endorsement of civilian   businesses Use of military personnel in demeaning or menial tasks for nonmilitary guests at unofficial events, such as social functions FISCAL CONSIDERATIONS Funding for your command community relations program  is  limited  to  the  minimum  amount  needed  to accomplish  official  goals.  Additional  costs  may  be approved if it is determined that the community relations event  is  in  the  best  interest  of  the  Navy.  PA  Regs, Chapter 4, provides in-depth information on the funding of  community  relations  programs. 5-5