PAD trains enlisted students in four different courses with instruction comprising three distinct disciplines: public affairs, journalism and photojournalism.

PAD also conducts public affairs instruction for the Basic Public Affairs Specialist - Broadcasting (BPAS-B), provides periodic English and writing training for DINFOS staff and faculty, and administers and grades the English Diagnostic Test for all DINFOS courses using the examination.

In addition, the department supports Mobile Training Team and Total Army Involvement in Recruiting (TAIR) requirements.