MOS 25V—Combat Documentation / Production Specialist

Qualifications for initial award of MOS 25V, Combat Documentation / Production Specialist:

PULHES: 111221
Physical Demands Rating: moderately heavy
Required ASVAB Score: ST: 91 & EL: 93
Enlistment Bonus: None
Security Clearance: Secret
U.S. Citizenship: Required
AIT Length / Location: 12 weeks at Ft Meade, Maryland
Other Requirements

Combat Documentation / Production Specialist (MOS 25V) Description / Major Duties:

Supervises, plans and operates electronic and film based still, video and audio acquisition equipment to document combat and noncombat Army, Joint and Combined operations; operates broadcast, collection, television production, battlefield video teleconferencing and distribution equipment; creates visual information products in support of combat documentation, psychological operations, military intelligence, medical, public affairs, training and other functions; performs unit level maintenance on assigned equipment and PMCS on assigned vehicles and generators.

Duties for MOS 25V at each skill level are:

MOSC 25V1O. Operates and performs unit level maintenance on motion, still and studio television cameras; electronic and film based processing, editing, audio and printing darkroom equipment; prepares captions for documentation images; operates and performs PMCS on assigned vehicles and power generators.

MOSC 25V2O. Supervises and provides technical guidance to subordinate documentation/production team members; monitors, operates and performs unit level maintenance on master control systems; aligns and adjusts video cameras; prepares video reports for review by commanders and planning staff; operates and performs unit level maintenance on still and video transmission systems.

MOSC 25V30. Performs as team leader of combat camera documentation teams; determines documentation/production equipment and systems mission support requirements; coordinates and directs personnel and operational requirements to produce audiovisual, audio and television productions in both fixed and tactical environments.

Other Requirements for Award of MOS 25V:

(1) Normal color vision.

(2) Depth perception: Normal binocular vision for fine close work as determined by the Armed Forces Vision Tester.

(3) Mandatory formal training (completion of MOS 25V Course approved by the USA Signal School) or meet the ACASP criteria by having a Certificate of Completion (minimum course length 1 year), Associates, or Bachelors Degree in television Production and Photography and have 2 years of experience or a combination of formal training and experience totaling 2 years in videography, digital still photography, editing and use of audio equipment. Waiver may be granted by Commandant, USASC&FG, Ft Gordon, GA 30905-5300.

(4) A security eligibility of SECRET.
(a) Requirement for a security eligibility of SECRET is effective 1 October 2008 for all new accessions into MOS 25V.
(b) Requirement for a security eligibility of SECRET is effective 1 October 2011 for all Soldiers holding MOS 25V who entered service prior to 1 October 2008.

(5) A U.S. citizen.
(a) Requirement to be a U.S. citizen is effective 1 October 2008 for all new accessions into MOS 25V.
(b) Requirement to be a U.S. citizen is effective 1 October 2011 for all Soldiers holding MOS 25V who entered service prior to 1 October 2008.

Additional Skill Identifiers for MOS 25V:

N / A

Article Last Modified: February 24, 2011

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