- ▢ Determine if the mission requires imagery only when you arrive at the destinations, or if you must document the crew and surrounding area during the ride-along.
- ▢ Work with the team to make sure you are in the right spot inside or outside of the vehicle to capture the best images to complete the mission.
- ▢ Avoid operational security (OPSEC) violations. Talk to your SMEs to determine if there is any sensitive information like maps or special equipment that is not for public eyes.
- ▢ Remember SAPP (Security, Accuracy, Policy, and Propriety).
- ▢ Take care of your equipment by:
- ▢ Carrying your equipment on your lap If convoy space is limited.
Taking advantage of storage space on the ride if it's available, but keep your camera ready just in case anything pops up.
Keeping your camera equipment with you at all times. Do NOT leave gear alone in a vehicle.
- ▢ Carrying your equipment on your lap If convoy space is limited.
- ▢ When capturing imagery:
- ▢ Use wide angles when possible from the passenger's seat or the back of the vehicle.
- ▢ Shoot with the camera lens out, but keep the camera body inside when the vehicle is moving.
- ▢ Shoot from a passenger’s perspective to show what it's like to be in a tactical vehicle during an operation.
- ▢ Photograph the subjects inside the vehicle for documentation purposes.
- ▢ When riding in the vehicle, DO:
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