2–59.
When an accident story is released
before the victims have been
identified or before the next of
kin have been notified, how should
the writer handle this situation?
1.
By stating in the space
ordinarily used for names,
“Names of casualties are being
withheld pending notification
of next of kin.”
2.
By stating in the lead that
names will be released later
3.
By directing the news media to
hold the story until names are
supplied
4.
By writing in the lead, “Names
of casualties are being
withheld pending notification
of next of kin.”
2-60.
For the sake of clarity, what word
should a JO substitute for the word
“trauma”?
1.
Abrasions
2.
Contusions
3.
Shock
4.
Bruises
2-61.
When you write an account of a
death, which of the following
expressions is acceptable?
1.
Went to his final reward
2.
Golden years
3.
Funeral services
4.
Interred
2-62.
You can usually get the basic
information about an accident
involving a Navy member from which
of the following sources?
2-63.
Since readers often unjustly blame
the persons involved in an acci–
dent, in writing the story a JO
should remember to observe which
of the following information
practices?
1.
Suggest possible reasons why
the Navy member was blameless
2.
Report known mitigating
circumstances
3.
State that no blame should
be placed
4.
Omit mention of any damaging
circumstances
1.
The witnesses of the accident
2.
The casualty’s division officer
3.
The personnel office “casualty
report”
4.
The casualty’s commanding
officer
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