Defence Media Operations Centre 
The
Joint Media Operations Team (JMOT) provide a Regular, standing, high
readiness, Tri-service, deployable Media Operations capability, which
are able to facilitate media visits to operational theatres, as well as
gathering stills photos and video in areas where it is not deemed safe
to take civilians. The team of 10 comprise a planning cell, Combat
Camera Team (CCT), covering stills photography and broadcast-quality
video capability, escort officers, administrative support and drivers.
A deployable Press Information Centre (PIC) can be set up and run,
where required.
JMOTs provide the means for journalists to get to the heart of a story out on the ground and, where the security situation allows, the CCT will get the images that the journalists cannot. The teams are trained and equipped to high military standards and are supported by a dedicated Logistics Support Wing based at Beaconsfield. Working in support of both the UK’s Joint Rapid Reaction Force and Military Aid to Civil Authority tasks, they respond to directives from the MOD and also work to assist other government departments such as the FCO and DfiD.
JMOTs provide the means for journalists to get to the heart of a story out on the ground and, where the security situation allows, the CCT will get the images that the journalists cannot. The teams are trained and equipped to high military standards and are supported by a dedicated Logistics Support Wing based at Beaconsfield. Working in support of both the UK’s Joint Rapid Reaction Force and Military Aid to Civil Authority tasks, they respond to directives from the MOD and also work to assist other government departments such as the FCO and DfiD.