Specialty Summary. Provides operational war fighting documentation; Supports strategic communication by preparing informational material for use by internal and external audiences, and conducts broadcast and production operations. Supports Air Force educational, training, operational and combat requirements.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Supervises or directs documentation, broadcast, and production functions. Manages resources to support Air Force public affairs plans and programs. Coordinates Public Affairs messages and themes for use by internal and external audiences, and quality assurance activities.
Performs operational documentation including investigative, historical, and processing of weapon systems video. Develops and uses scripts, graphics, special effects, and audio/video material to support programming/productions requirements. Prepares and schedules program elements and products for distribution.
Programs and directs radio and television broadcasts. Reviews program materials for sensibilities before airing. Coordinates receipt and disposition of program materials. Operates radio and television broadcast equipment. Arranges remote broadcast coverage of special events. Evaluates audience feedback. Monitors programs for effectiveness, professional quality, and support of mission objectives.
Operates camera, lighting, microphones and related equipment. Determines equipment requirements, researches subject matter, and establishes shooting outlines. Performs operational equipment check and preventative maintenance. Acquires data for captions, background material, cover stories, and logs. Determines camera angles, lighting, and special effects. Assists in selecting shooting locations. Ensures proper slating and identification.
Performs combat documentation, studio, and field production-related functions. Acts as director, technical director, floor manager, camera operator, prompter operator and editor. Performs as radio, TV and production talent.
Coordinates aerial imagery requirements with aircraft commander to ensure proper aircraft positioning and maneuvering. Determines techniques to be used in aerial documentation. Performs optical instrumentation. Supports scientific analysis, test documentation, and aerial documentation requirements.
Maintains archive library and ensures appropriate accessioning of media. Related DoD Occupational Subgroups: 140000 and 157000.
Specialty Qualifications:
Knowledge. Knowledge is mandatory of: radio and television writing and broadcasting; regulations and policies governing AFRTS and other public affairs activities; broadcast equipment capabilities; methods of researching public attitudes; video camera operations, video editing systems, audio, lighting; studio equipment; principles of video framing, compositions, visualization, storytelling, and audio and video editing (linear and non-linear); video production and documentation of military events and features.
Education. For entry into this specialty, completion of high school or general educational development equivalency is mandatory. Courses in physics, electronics, photography, drawing, painting, silk screen, or mass media are desirable.
Training. For award of AFSC 3N032, completion of the Basic Combat Correspondent Course (E5ABD3N032-000) is mandatory.
Experience. The following experience is mandatory for award of the AFSC indicated:
3N052. Prior qualification in the 3N032 AFSC. Experience is mandatory in broadcast writing, basic skills of announcing, and editing audio and video. Also experience in functions such as motion media, production, television, or technical videography or editorial and sound activities.
3N072. Prior qualification in the 3N052 AFSC is mandatory. Experience is mandatory in supervising broadcast and visual information/multimedia center functions such as producing radio shows, television news stories, newscasts, and visual information productions; developing and executing strategic communication campaigns; interpreting broadcast and production standards during PQA sessions with subordinates; and managing, supervising, developing education or training programs.
Other. The following are mandatory as indicated: For entry into this specialty: A favorable evaluation of a voice audition. For entry, award, and retention of these AFSCs: Absence of any speech impediment, and ability to read aloud and speak distinctly. Qualification to operate government vehicles according to AFI 24-301, Vehicle Operations, is mandatory. Normal color vision as defined by AFI 48-123, Medical Examinations and Standards. Specialty requires routine access to Secret material or similar environment. For award and retention of AFSCs 3N0X2, completion of a current National Agency Check, Local Agency Checks and Credit (NACLC) according to AFI 31‑501, Personnel Security Program Management. NOTE: Award of the 3-skill level without a completed NACLC is authorized provided an interim security clearance has been granted according to AFI 31-501. For award and retention of AFSCs 3N052/72 must maintain an Air Force Network License according to AFI 33-115, Vol 2, Licensing Network Users and Certifying Network Professionals.
