Types of Oral History Interviews A625-Field Historian Course ELO: Apply Interview and Research Techniques The Oral History Materials are complied primarily for use within the Army and are not considered official Army record Types of Oral History Interviews The Exit Interview (AR 870-5 p. 8-3) The Biographical Interview The Subject Interview The After Action Interview or Combat After Action Interview, (CAAI)
Recording an Interview Requirements A625-Field Historian Course ELO: Apply Interview and Research Techniques Recording an Interview Requirements DA Form 7273-R (Access Agreement for Oral History Material Research the Mission and Classification Requirements Maintain Original Tapes and Transcripts Provide Copies of All Documents to CMH, CALL, and MHI Copies of All Documents include, DA Form 7273-R, Tapes and Transcripts
Recourses for Conducting Background Research A625-Field Historian Course ELO: Apply Interview and Research Techniques Recourses for Conducting Background Research US Army Green Books Operational Records CMH & MHI Collections Military Reference Branch, Nation Archives and Records Branch National Personnel Records Center
Technique Options to Conducting an Interview A625-Field Historian Course ELO: Apply Interview and Research Techniques Technique Options to Conducting an Interview Sound and Video recordings Transcribed Interviews Interview Notes and Memoranda These techniques supplement but do not replace official documents
The Interview Prepare a question list Set the proper atmosphere A625-Field Historian Course ELO: Apply Interview and Research Techniques The Interview Prepare a question list Set the proper atmosphere Have proper and functional equipment Be Confident Ask direct questions Have interviewee explain acronyms and Jargons