Department of Defense Directive 5410.6
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Frank Lorenzo
American, 1928 - 2000
Date1963 October 25
Mediumcardstock, printed ink
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width): 2 1/4 × 3 5/8in. (5.7 × 9.2cm)
ClassificationsInformation Artifacts
Credit LineGift of Tracey Lorenzo Budrejko
DescriptionDepartment of Defense Directive 5410.6 dated October 25, 1963, on the subject of Cooperation with U.S. News Media Representatives at the Scene of Military Accidents Occurring Outside Military Installations.
Printed in black ink on front: "Your attention is invited to Department of Defense Directive 5410.6, / dated October 25, 1963, on the subject of Cooperation with U.S. News / Media Representatives at the Scene of Military Accidents Occurring / Outside Military Installations. This directive has been reissued by / the Military Services as AFR 190-10, AR 360-5, and NAVEXOS P-1035 / ART 0818. / Briefly, this directive directs the Armed Forces to cooperate with / news photographers and reporters to the maximum extent consistent / with security considerations. As a member of the Armed Forces you / are required to inform the press of the presence of any classified mate- / rials which cannot be moved [illegible] and I, as a member of the / media, am aware of my own [illegible] with respect to classified / matter under Federal law. The directive enjoins against use of force / in protecting classified matter and directs that the Armed Forces, if / a need should arise, will request the assistance of civil law enforce- / ment officials and the cooperation of my superiors."
Printed in black ink on back: "It is hoped that this card will assist you in covering off / base military aircraft accidents consistent with national / security responsibilities. / [signature] / Arthur Sylvester / Assistant Secretary of Defense."
Printed in black ink on front: "Your attention is invited to Department of Defense Directive 5410.6, / dated October 25, 1963, on the subject of Cooperation with U.S. News / Media Representatives at the Scene of Military Accidents Occurring / Outside Military Installations. This directive has been reissued by / the Military Services as AFR 190-10, AR 360-5, and NAVEXOS P-1035 / ART 0818. / Briefly, this directive directs the Armed Forces to cooperate with / news photographers and reporters to the maximum extent consistent / with security considerations. As a member of the Armed Forces you / are required to inform the press of the presence of any classified mate- / rials which cannot be moved [illegible] and I, as a member of the / media, am aware of my own [illegible] with respect to classified / matter under Federal law. The directive enjoins against use of force / in protecting classified matter and directs that the Armed Forces, if / a need should arise, will request the assistance of civil law enforce- / ment officials and the cooperation of my superiors."
Printed in black ink on back: "It is hoped that this card will assist you in covering off / base military aircraft accidents consistent with national / security responsibilities. / [signature] / Arthur Sylvester / Assistant Secretary of Defense."
Object number2023.82.130
CopyrightNo Known Copyright
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Edward J. Rogalski
1953
Whitehead and Hoag Company
