Media-military relations: no worse, no better

Article Abstract:

Issues concerning the relationship between the military and the media since the publication of a 1995 study, "America's Team: The Odd Couple, A Report on the Realtionship Between the Military and the Media," are examined, focusing on the fact there has been little change in the relationship with the exception of increase use of the Internet in covering the military. Topics include standards for reporters and military information officers, and dangers to informed reporting the Internet may pose.

Armed Forces, Military policy

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Basic training: fewer journalists serve in the armed forces, leading to diminished understanding between the media and the military

Article Abstract:

Issues concerning the lack of understanding many journalists have regarding the culture and standards of military life are examined, focusing on the effect of having fewer journalists who served in the military since the draft ended in 1973. Topics include the need for informed and sophisticated journalistic knowledge of military matters, and evidence of small but telling press mistakes, such as misnaming officer rank across service branches or misnaming types of military planes.

World, United States. Department of Defense

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From telex to satellite: the technology changes but not the mission

Article Abstract:

The technological changes that have affected the profession of war correspondents, from the Vietnam War in the 1960s to NATO campaign in Yugoslavia in 1999, are examined. Topics also include the aspects of war journalism that have not changed, including the need to find reliable sources, difficulties with foreign governments, and the risks of battle.

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