1. Photo Cutlines and Interview Techniques SFC Joe Cashion 108 PA DET South Carolina National Guard

2. Example of good photo with cutline or caption information A photo cutline/caption MUST have at a minimum: -Who is in the photo, where are they, when are they there (date = month, date, year) what are they doing, why are they doing it (or how they are doing it). Five Ws and H. These can be explained in one to two sentences. -Who took the photo (U.S. Army National Guard photo by _________ / RELEASED)

3. Pfc. Anthony Hill, a Soldier from Detachment 1 of the 1221st Engineer Battalion (Route Clearance) and Micheal Singleton of the Beaufort County Stormwater Infrastructure work together April 21, 2008, to clear debris from a creek that during a training scenario has overflowed the banks in a Beaufort County community during the Vigilant Guard 2008 exercise. Vigilant Guard 2008 gave Hill's unit the opportunity to accomplish a real-world mission in a training environment that resulted in a direct improvement for the community. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Tracey Martin/RELEASED)

4. Pfc. Anthony Hill, a Soldier from Detachment 1 of the 1221st Engineer Battalion (Route Clearance) and Micheal Singleton of the Beaufort County Stormwater Infrastructure, work together April 21, 2008, to clear debris from a creek that during a training scenario has overflowed the banks in a Beaufort County community during the Vigilant Guard 2008 exercise. Vigilant Guard 2008 gave Hill's unit the opportunity to accomplish a real-world mission in a training environment that resulted in a direct improvement for the community. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Tracey Martin/RELEASED) WHO? Identify by rank and name people in photo WHEN? WHAT? WHY? WHO TOOK PHOTO WHERE?

5. 5 The Media just arrived in your Area of Operations, are properly credentialed and are ready to interview you……what do you do?

6. Be confident, relaxed and professional. Be concise; formulate your answer BEFORE you speak. DON’T use colorful or profane language. AVOID jargon or acronyms, act as if you are talking to someone who knows nothing about the military. STAY IN YOUR LANE, IF YOU COMMAND IT, DRIVE IT, OR OPERATE IT, YOU CAN TALK ABOUT IT… Confine your comments to areas where you have first-hand knowledge or substantial personal experience. DEAL IN FACTS, avoid speculation and hypothetical questions. AVOID OPINIONS, but remember your COMMAND MESSAGES. You’re ON THE RECORD always-if you say it, expect to see it in print! Don’t argue with the reporter. BE FIRM, BE POLITE, BUT DON’T BECOME EMOTIONAL. PROTECT THE RECORD: Correct the facts if you know them to be incorrect. Above all, speak plainly and clearly. Interview Tips

7. Questions?

8. POC is SFC Joe Cashion 108 PAD NCOIC Joe.cashion@us.army.mil 803-299-2697