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Originally Posted by simonmark6
This might be the beast you want:
http://www.unicatamericas.com/
The embedded reporter had better have some good combat skills or a decent mentor otherwise someone's going to have this beauty off them in a flash.
As for the producer, what about if he lost it with someone he was interviewing? His studio might not trust him on screen but still trust his news nose. |
Having been involved in some training for journalists my thoughts as to the syllabus:
* basic weapon familiarization - namely what it can do to you and cover and basic weapon unload drills
* IED threat - less relevant in TW2000, NBC would take its place
* Reaction to effective enemy fire on foot and in a vehicle
* Dealing with check points (less so for embeds)
* How not to look a threat - does your camera look like an RPG from the front, etc
* How to surrender safely
*Dealing with being a prisoner
* How to react to rescue missions
* Defensive driving
* COMMON SENSE
Might be worth catching Ross Kemp in Afghanistan episode 1 for a documentary showing how he trained and reacted. Both series are excellent viewing for a portrayal of early ops in Helmand.