Training for journalists

Each year the Defence Communications and Information Delegation (DICoD) offers informational training on risks in conflict zones at the National Commando Training Centre in Mont-Louis and Collioure in southwest France.

Training is offered to media professionals and is intended to make trainees aware of the dangers inherent in conflict zone reporting. In over twenty years, several hundred French and European journalists have participated.

Endurance walks, introduction to and demonstration of arms and explosive devices, self-defence in hostile environments, daredevil courses, first aid and roughing it: from workshops to field exercises, this training offers journalists practical preparation which is both physical and mental.

Two training sessions are organised each year with twenty places available per session.

Information from DICoD’s press centre:

Telephone: +33 (0)1 44 42 54 02

Email: presse@dicod.defense.gouv.fr