Do reporters embedded with military units wear military uniforms?
Reporters do not wear military uniforms and are prohibited from carrying personal firearms. They were encouraged to wear clothing that is “subdued in color and appearance” and to bring their own helmet or flak vest. They were provided with protective equipment for biological or chemical weapons and instructed how to use them. They also are provided transportation with the military unit they accompany. — Information from the Chicago Tribune, Ottawa Citizen, Philadelphia Inquirer, Reuters and Washington Post was used in this report compiled by Times staff writer Stephen Hegarty. Researchers Caryn Baird and Kitty Bennett also contributed. If you have any questions about the war in Iraq, please send them to warquestions@sptimes.com.
