Combat photographers take digital photographs using all types of cameras and accessories in a variety of environments (including time of darkness and underwater) to support a wide range of requirements including: information operations, operational imagery, civil affairs, intelligence imagery, investigations, research, development, test and evaluation, recruiting, etc. Performs equipment inspection, preventive maintenance, visual and electronic quality control, captioning, archive accessioning, and photographic finishing. Combat photographer NCOs draft reports, official correspondence, and budget; supervise and instruct personnel in the operation of all equipment and software related to MOS 4641, as well as supervising and organizing all aspects of photographic operations.
Prerequisites.
(1) Must have a GT score of 100 or higher.
(2) Must have normal color vision.
(3) Must be eligible for a secret security clearance.
(4) Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Requirements.
Complete the Basic Still Photographic Course, Ft. Meade, MD or demonstrate MOS proficiency through completion of appropriate civilian schooling.
Duties.
For a complete listing of duties and tasks, refer to reference (bp), Individual Training Standards.
Related SOC Classification/SOC Code.
Photographers 27-4021.
Related Military Skill.
None.
