356th BPAD

The 356th Broadcast Public Affairs Detachment (BPAD) is a specialized U.S. Army Reserve unit tasked with providing broadcast journalism and public affairs support to military operations. Activated in 2003, the 356th BPAD has deployed personnel to various theaters, including Iraq and Afghanistan, where they produced news stories, video packages, and command information products to inform both military and civilian audiences. The unit is composed of trained Army broadcasters, videographers, and journalists skilled in multimedia communication. Throughout its history, the 356th BPAD has played a vital role in strategic communications, supporting the Army’s mission to keep service members and the public accurately informed.