The Committee to Protect Journalists
Guide to covering conflict

This is a tremendous resource if you follow the link below you can download a .pdf of the publication.
http://www.cpj.org/reports/2003/02/journalist-safety-guide.php

On Assignment: Covering Conflicts Safely
Guide for reporting in hazardous situations.

Covering Conflict
Who is at Risk?
Training

Security Training Courses
Biochemical Courses
Security Training Firms
Security Literature
Funding for Training

Protective Gear
Body Armor
Anti-Ballistic Vests
Helmets
Purchasing Body Armor Protective Gear Companies
Biochemical Equipment
Armored Vehicles

Health Insurance

Insurance Brokers and Firms
Health Precautions
Vaccinations and Health Sources
First-Aid Kits
Medical Identification
Medevac

Knowing the Geographic Hot Spots

Reporting in Hostile Terrain

Staying in Touch
Minimizing Risk in Conflict Zones

Comportment
Clothing and Culture
Theft
Weapons
Credentials
Language Skills

Embedding with Combatants
Rules of War
Captive Situations
Stress Reactions

Readings and Resources
Suggested Articles
Support Resources
Acknowledgments
Comments and Feedback

CPJ is extremely grateful to the Ethics and Excellence in Journalism Foundation, CNN, and the Gannett Foundation whose generous support for CPJ’s journalist security program made the publication of this handbook possible.