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Combat Documentation / Production Specialist - 25V


  • Active/Reserve:Both
  • Officer/Enlisted:Enlisted
  • Restrictions:None

Overview

Combat documentation/production specialists are primarily responsible for supervising, planning and operating electronic and film-based still, video and audio acquisition equipment in order to document combat and noncombat operations.

Job Duties

  • Operate and perform unit level maintenance on motion, still and studio television cameras
  • Prepare captions for documentation images
  • Operate electronic and filmbased processing, editing, audio and printing darkroom equipment

    • Requirements

  • Those who want to serve must first take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, a series of tests that helps you better understand your strengths and identify which Army jobs are best for you.

    • Training

    Job training for a combat documentation/production specialist requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 12 weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instruction. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and in the field.Some of the skills you'll learn are:

  • Motion picture equipment operation
  • Audio recording and using sound equipment
  • Scripting and special effects techniques

    • Helpful Skills

  • Interest in creative/artistic work
  • Preference for working as part of a team
  • Experience in school plays or making home movies
  • Interest in photography, graphics, art, speech and drama

    • ASVAB

    The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is an examination that is administered by the United States Military Entrance Processing Command. It is used to determine qualification and helps predict future academic and occupational success in the military.

  • Electronics (EL): 93, Skilled Technical (ST): 91

    • Compensation

  • Total compensation includes housing, medical, food, special pay, and vacation time.

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