Wednesday, January 26, 2005

Taking Point on Talking Points

Obstacle courses, bayonet training, and learning to deliver a soundbite. The military does more before "Good Morning America" than most people do all day.

Media training is now routine for troops headed to Iraq -- has been for years in the Marines. They're getting a couple of hours of briefings from public affairs specialists, then handed talking point cards to memorize in case they run into the enemy -- er, a reporter. (Accentuate the Positive)

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