What
are your rights as a Soldier when you interact with the media? (Select all that
apply)
Your rights as a Soldier include the following: you don't
have to speak with the media, you don’t have to answer all the questions, and
you control the length of the interview.
You and
several of your buddies are relaxing after a news reporter has finished his
interview with you and departed the area. Who must you notify about the
interview?
Your chain
of command
You are relaxing with your buddies after a mission
when you are approached by a man who says he is a reporter, and says he wants
to interview you for a newspaper story. He is clearly an American and seems
trustworthy. What should you ask the man at this point? (Select the best
answer)
You should ask to see his identification and press
credentials.
Which
statement is true concerning your rights as a Soldier interacting with the
media?
You don’t have
to answer all questions.
Everything you say may be printed or
broadcast.
Which of the following is recommended advice when dealing
with the media?
Do not speculate.
You and several of your buddies are relaxing after a news
reporter has finished his interview with you and departed the area. Who must
you notify about the interview?
Your chain of command.
How should you respond if you do not know the answer to a
question or cannot discuss it for any reason?
I don’t
know