Speakers

Briefing Theater, Continued Speakers Facilities Scheduling Place the speakers in the theater in front of and facing the audience. Place the speakers as far forward of the lectern as possible to prevent squeal or feedback. Make sure the speaker wire does not present a trip hazard. Make sure the briefing theater, conference room, or classroom is near head facilities. If gedunk machines or a smoker’s lounge are nearby, so much the better. Presentations run smoother and on time when breaks are adequate and convenient. Only one division should be responsible for assigning and scheduling the conference room or briefing theater. Establishing a priority method for scheduling will eliminate conflicts. The individual responsible for scheduling should conduct a pre- and post-presentation inspection for cleanliness and material condition. Discourage loitering and impromptu meetings; keep the presentation room locked when it is not in use. Field day the briefing theater as part of the normal field day routine. Mechanical environment The equipment, seating, and type of projection you use in the briefing theater is part of the mechanical environment of the room. Your failure to maintain ready equipment disables the command’s ability to communicate. Equipment Not only is the type of equipment and its material condition important, but so is the placement of the equipment and how much noise it produces. Select the equipment that best suites the room and audience size. For front projection, position the equipment so that it projects over the heads of the audience. Stagger the projectors in a projection rack to allow multimedia capability. For rear projection, if you have the room, position the projector to project directly onto the screen. If space is limited, reflect the light from a mirrored surface at a 45-degree angle to the screen. Continued on next page 5-31