25R Visual Information Equipment Operator-Maintainer

OVERVIEW
A Visual Information Equipment Operator-Maintainer is responsible for filming, script editing and recording military operations and news events that support Army operations.

JOB DUTIES

• Handle television receivers/monitors, cameras and various studio accessories
• Operate motion and still-photo imaging equipment and closed-circuit systems
• Control visual imagery satellites, microwaves, radio frequency transmissions and cable distribution systems

TRAINING
Training for a Visual Information Equipment Operator-Maintainer requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 24 weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instruction. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place in the field.

Advanced Individual Training: 24 weeks, 4 days at Fort Meade, MD

Some of the skills you'll learn are:

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

HELFUL SKILLS

• Interest in creative/artistic work
• Preference for working as part of a team
• Experience with school plays or making home movies

REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
Electronics (EL): 107

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FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career as a motion picture camera operator, production specialist, sound mixer or recording engineer.