Photo By Capt. Robert Burnham | Army Pvt. Courtney A. Selig, a Combat Correspondent with the 114th Public Affairs...... read more read more
BAGHDAD -- At a time when US military operations are transitioning to support increased Iraqi responsibilities, Army Pvt. Courtney A. Selig provided training on broadcast video fundamentals to a group of Iraqi Army Public Affairs soldiers at Camp Iraqi Heroes, Baghdad, Iraqi, May 23.
Selig, a resident of Goffstown, N.H., and 2007 graduate of Goffstown High School, designed the training plan and lead classroom instruction.
One week prior to the training event, Selig was on hand to film an anniversary ceremony held at the Iraqi army camp to celebrate the four year birthday of the Iraqi Ground Forces Command.
"They seem really eager to learn," Selig said. "Our interaction shows the trust between us."
With use of a US Department of Defense translator and visual aides, the Army private introduced basic video broadcast techniques such as shooting 180 degree scenes, capturing the cut-away, and incorporating sequences.
As an Army Combat Correspondent Selig documents current activities involving U.S. forces assigned to Multi-National Corps — Iraq.
I'm proud to see how happy the Soldiers and family members are when they see their stories on TV, Selig said.
In addition to documenting the stories of her fellow service members in Iraq, Selig is expected to continue to work on similar training events and partnership opportunities to enable her Iraqi army counterparts with the technical skills needed to report the activities of Iraqi soldiers to their native people.
"It's crucial to teach them what we are doing. Without these skills they'll never be able to tell their soldiers' stories and how far they have come in Iraq," she said.
Selig was mobilized to Iraq in February with eight other members of the New Hampshire Army National Guard 114th Public Affairs Detachment and is expected to return home in early 2010.
| Date Taken: | 05.27.2009 |
| Date Posted: | 05.27.2009 11:26 |
| Story ID: | 34158 |
| Location: | BAGHDAD, IQ |
| Web Views: | 226 |
| Downloads: | 210 |
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