How to walk through this scenario
Identify the data sensitivity
Before prompting any AI, always ask: does this task involve CUI, PII, or classified information? Unit picnic planning — headcount, food, games, park location — is entirely non-sensitive. No depersonalization needed.
Choose any AI tool
For non-CUI tasks, Claude.ai, ChatGPT.com, or Gemini are completely appropriate. You can run this on GenAI.mil too, but you don't have to. The point of this scenario is to demonstrate that the IL workflow is not always required.
Send the prompt and review the invitation email
Tap "Launch in GenAI.mil" to try it in the simulator. Review the draft all-hands invitation email — is it upbeat, under 200 words, and suitable for a command bulletin board?
Review the event checklist
The AI should produce a checklist with the five required categories: Food & Drinks, Activities & Games, Logistics & Setup, Communications, and Safety & Medical. Discuss: is this a useful starting point for a unit event coordinator?
Discuss the teaching point
The key lesson: AI tools are most useful when people know which tool to use for which task. Using GenAI.mil for everything creates unnecessary friction; using commercial tools for CUI creates risk. The correct answer depends on the data.
Generate a Poster
Make a poster
Copy and paste into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or GenAI.mil
Create a vibrant, print-ready event poster (portrait orientation, 18×24 inches, 300 dpi) for a U.S. Army unit command picnic. Use the following details: HEADLINE: "Anniston Army Depot Command & Family Picnic" (notional — training use only) DATE/TIME: Saturday, 27 June · 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM LOCATION: Lakeside Pavilion, Post Recreation Area, Anniston Army Depot (notional) AUDIENCE: ~120 Soldiers, DA Civilians, and families welcome — kids encouraged VISUAL ELEMENTS to include: - A festive outdoor scene: shaded pavilion by a lake or park, picnic tables, American and Army flags - Playful icons or illustrations: BBQ grill / food spread, lawn games (cornhole, tug-of-war, frisbee), kids' activities - A bright summer sky, lush green grass COLOR PALETTE: Army gold (#FFD700) and olive/Army green (#4B5320) as primary accents, warm sky blue background, white typography for headlines LAYOUT: - Large bold headline at top - Event details in a clearly readable mid-section - Illustrated scene filling the lower half - A thin footer ribbon: "NOTIONAL · FOR TRAINING USE ONLY" TONE: Friendly, inclusive, family-celebration energy. Suitable for posting on a command bulletin board.
Paste this prompt into any AI that supports image generation — ChatGPT (GPT-4o / 5.5), Claude Opus, Gemini, or GenAI.mil. The poster is notional and for training purposes only.
Ready to run it?
The prompt is pre-filled. Just hit Send and watch the AI respond.
Launch in GenAI.mil