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JP 4-01.5 JTTP for Water Terminal Operations - BITS

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Chapter II<br />

the local population and on the effectiveness<br />

of local administrative, police, and security<br />

organizations.<br />

15. News Media Considerations<br />

<strong>Operations</strong> at water terminals during any<br />

contingency are certain to draw significant<br />

attention from national and international news<br />

media. Sometimes increased activity at water<br />

terminals or the notification of civilian ship<br />

crew members may be the first indications<br />

reporters have that joint operations are<br />

underway. It is Department of Defense<br />

II-14<br />

policy to provide as much in<strong>for</strong>mation to<br />

news media as possible consistent with the<br />

constraints of security and personnel safety.<br />

During joint operations, detailed public affairs<br />

guidance will be issued by the supported<br />

CINC. This guidance establishes basic rules<br />

<strong>for</strong> the release of in<strong>for</strong>mation after initial<br />

release at the seat of government and sets the<br />

parameters within which personnel can<br />

discuss the ongoing operation. Planners<br />

should consider the potential <strong>for</strong> news media<br />

interest and its possible impact on water<br />

terminal operations.<br />

Joint Pub 4-<strong>01.5</strong>

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