Why do new reporters wear the press vest while reporting on another country?

Question

I dont understand whats the vest supposed to do

Arent they kinda useless in the event noones watching the vest or reading it?

Also are there consequences if they got shot or is it just a stupid vest i dont really understand !

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Answer 1

Deliberately targeting reporters in a war zone is a war crime and individuals can be put on trial at a later date, so reporters wear distinctive blue bullet resistant vests so that any soldier should know not to shoot reporters.