Visual Information Equipment Operator-Maintainer

OVERVIEW
A Visual Information Equipment Operator-Maintainer operates and maintains state-of-the-art audio and video equipment to keep our forces in the know—on base, from the battlefield or from anywhere in the world.

JOB DUTIES

• Install, operate, maintain equipment and systems including: television receivers/monitors and cameras, computer-controlled video switchers and audio consoles, synchronous generators, distribution equipment, sound equipment, motion and still imaging equipment, closed circuit systems, and RF transmission and cable VI (visual information) distribution systems
• Operate and maintain VI equipment used for Battlefield Video Teleconferencing and in a video teleconferencing facility
• Operate and perform PMCS on assigned vehicles and power generators
• Advise commanders on TV broadcasting and VI production engineering requirements
• Manage quality control in TV broadcasting and VI productions

REQUIREMENTS

• Associate degree in Television Equipment Repair
• Two years of experience or a combination of formal training and experience totaling two years in video/audio systems installation and repair
• Completion of MOS 46T Course or compliance with the ACASP criteria per paragraph 9-5b(5)(b)

TRAINING
Job training for a Visual Information Equipment Operator-Maintainer requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 24 weeks of Advanced Individual Training. 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

REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
Electronics (EL): 107 Learn more about the ASVAB.

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HELPFUL SKILLS
Interest in math and science Interest in electronics and broadcasting Attention to detail

FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The training you receive and skills you acquire will prepare you for a career as an equipment operator and/or maintainer at an entertainment company or news organization.