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This question differs from one suggesting a civilian rank equivalency for military service. ID Card regs cite a Geneva Convention chart that "ranks" captured military and civilian personnel. Civilians often cite that chart and another used for protocol and logistics accommodations. In those charts a GS9 outranks an E9 and some other officials for the purposes of captivity, not necessarily by Protocol . A GS11 might rate higher accomodations...an accredited News Media reporter in a war zone might be given a "simulated rank" of a Field Grade or higher Equiv....a GS15 or contractor equiv rates COL or BG rank....your thoughts?
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I think that our current crop of enemies will never respect the Geneva Convention, but it's always good to be prepared for another army vs army war like WW2, for example.
I don't think a media reporter has any business being treated like a POW, but I guess if we're embedding them in units, they should have some sort of status.
I don't think a media reporter has any business being treated like a POW, but I guess if we're embedding them in units, they should have some sort of status.
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SSG Tim Everett Yeah our new enemies will use a sharp knife instead of a dull one...
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SSG Evertt, yes, I remember the Simulated Rank Cards we used to issue. Major and above for large news orgs. Meant they could get hot shower and tent.
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SSG Tim Everett
I understand that they're civilians and thus entitled to certain creature comforts, but I always had a healthy respect for the photographers, journalists, and reporters that would rough it with us to show solidarity.
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