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(h) Camouflage methods.
(j) Names or members of ships, units and aircraft.
(k) Names of individual Servicemen.
(1) Operational errors made by our own, friendly or hostile forces.
(m) Personal criticism of members of our armed Forces or attached civilians.
9. Accreditation. MOD is responsible for accreditation policy of correspondents who join existing forces in [
J. Local or foreign correspondents already in the operational area should be accredited where possible after their names and organisations have been cleared with MOD.
SERVICE SUPPORT
10. Transport. In the operational area, correspondents may, at their own risk, accompany PR staffs in Service transport on a space-available basis. Accredited correspondents present will be given priority.
11. Clothing and Equipment. Accredited correspondents joining the force at any time should be briefed to arrive equipped with their own clothing and equipment to enable them to perform their role in adverse conditions.
12. Accommodation. Accommodation may be provided by the Services where commercial accommodation cannot be found. Usual charges will be raised. Correspondents are to be accommodated only where directed by PR staff.
13. Food. Food may be provided by the Services where necessary. will be raised.
COMMAND AND SIGNAL
Usual charges
14. Command. Accreditation procedures include correspondents giving an undertaking to comply with instructions given to them by a senior PR officer. In the event of dispute the Operational Commander may order the removal of a correspondent from the operational area.
15. Communications. The media will use local communications whenever these are working. In the event of failure or absence of commercial links, correspondents may use Service communications on a time available basis at costs charged to their organisations. The use of any communications equipment brought by correspondents must be cleared by the CPRO with communications staff.
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