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C.
d.
Force Security is maintained.
Subordinate commanders comply with PR policy directives and guidance.
e. Such censorship policy as is decided by MOD is implemented at all levels of contact with the media.
7. Censorship Policy. It hsould be noted that the implementation of the censorship policy is not a PR responsibility.
8.
Coordinating Instructions.
a. PR Staffs. A S01 PR will be detailed by CPR to become the CPRO to the Operational Commander's Representative (OCR) assisted by an information grade office nominated by HQ UKLF. He will command all PR staff in the area of operations and will have right of direct access to the OCR on PR matters. CPRO will be accompanied by two clerks detailed by HQ UKLF. A military escort officer will be detailed by CPR to accompany the force.
b.
Movement. A total of 5 places would be required by DPRS. Distribution between HM Ships and aircraft will be decided at the time.
C.
Security.
(1) In principle, media representatives should not be permitted access to operational, secure and sensitive areas unless accompanied by escort officers.
(2) Information releases are not to contain classified information, but at the same time they should be as informative as possible. In conjunction with G2/G3 staffs, information should be de-classified as quickly as possible.
(3) Stop List. The list below is the minimum list of subjects which may not be reported without prior agreement of the OCR through his PR staffs. It will be amended in the light of circumstances prevailing at the time:
(a) Composition and location of ships, units and aircraft.
(b) Details of military movements.
(c) Operational orders.
(d) Plans or intentions.
(e) Own or hostile casualties.
(f) Organisation.
(g) Tactics, weapon capabilities, deployments.
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