The Crew Documenter is responsible for capturing the memory of the action,
ensuring that no harm, response, or lesson is lost to time.
This role builds the Memory Kit
turning live action into permanent public memory
that other crews can replicate, study, and teach forward.
Why the Role Exists
Without documentation:
- Harm is forgotten or denied.
- Actions become invisible or misrepresented.
- New crews repeat mistakes with no record of what failed or worked.
The Crew Documenter:
- Records reality
- Captures outcomes
- Builds infrastructure
- Prevents memory collapse.
Primary Functions of the Crew Documenter
Responsibility | Purpose |
Recording Quotes and Reactions | Captures public statements, institutional responses, or crowd reactions. |
Documenting the Action | Notes what happened, who spoke, and how the action unfolded. |
Building the Memory Kit | Organizes the action into a structured, shareable record. |
Capturing Lessons Forward | Helps the crew name what was learned for future practice. |
Supporting the Crew Speaker | Documents the framing and delivery without becoming the face. |
Documenter Self-Check
[ ] Did I record direct quotes and observations during or after the action?[ ] Did I help the crew name the outcomes and lessons?[ ] Did I build or update the Memory Kit?[ ] Did I document failure as well as success?
If you check three or more
you are holding the role with integrity.
What the Documenter Is Not
- A press agent trying to spin the narrative.
- A content creator performing for clicks.
- A private note-taker who keeps memory locked away.