Media Operations

British Journalists, from the BBC and the Guardian took cover during a rocket attack on Camp Dogwood in Iraq

Working in conjunction with the Defence Press Office the Directorate of News Media Operations team is responsible for ensuring deployed media operations teams are delivering the key strategic public messages.

 

UK Military Operations in Afghanistan

Media wishing to make enquiries about UK Military Operations in Afghanistan should contact the Helmand Press Information Centre on 00 93 7981 67805 or 020 8099 2531. Alternatively you can email the PIC at helmandpic@defencemediaops.co.uk

The Green Book

The Green Book covers Ministry Of Defence (MOD) Working Arrangements with the Media.

This document is produced in consultation with editors and press and broadcasting organisations as a general guide to the procedures that the MOD will adopt in working with the media throughout the full spectrum of military operations.

It covers the practical arrangements for enabling correspondents to report on operations, including the MOD's plans for correspondents accompanying British Forces and sets out what editors can expect from the MOD and what the MOD seeks from the media.