THE HILL — The fallout over the production of Zero Dark Thirty, a movie that depicted the hunt for Osama bin Laden, may be catching up to the Pentagon.
The Department of Defense said Tuesday it is looking to crack down on soldiers who act in or provide filmmakers with classified information about their operations without permission.
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New rules would require soldiers to get permission from the DOD before taking part in or divulging sensitive details about military operations to filmmakers. These rules would apply not only to feature films like Zero Dark Thirty and Act of Valor, but also television programs, documentaries, and even computer and video games, the Pentagon said.
“This rule addresses how military personnel may appear in entertainment media,” the Pentagon wrote. “This rule requires the written permission of the Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs (or his/her designee) in order for active duty military personnel to serve as actors in significant roles and in roles beyond the scope of their normal duties.”
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