Combat Documentation/Production Specialist (25V)

As the eyes and ears in the field, the Combat Documentation/Production Specialist records and provides feedback for combat decisions, to help units succeed in their missions. Through your training, you will learn how to operate digital and film-based cameras, video, and audio equipment.

Some of your duties may include: operating equipment for broadcast, collection, production, and distribution of photo and video content; creating visual information products; performing maintenance on cameras and darkroom equipment; working with writers, producers, and directors; and following instructions of film or TV directors.

Job Duties

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

Some of the Skills You'll Learn

* Scripting and special effects techniques

Helpful Skills

* Interest in creative/artistic work
* Ability to work as a team member
* Experience in school plays or making home movies
* Interest in photography, graphics, art, speech, and drama

Through your training, you will develop the skills and experience to enjoy a civilian career with audiovisual studios, film production companies, radio and television stations, and advertising agencies.

Earn While You Learn

Instead of paying to learn these skills, get paid to learn. In the Army National Guard, you will learn these valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance.

Job training for a Combat Documentation/Production Specialist consists of 10 weeks of Basic Training, where you'll learn basic Soldiering skills, and 12 weeks of Advanced Individual Training (AIT) and on-the-job instruction. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part in the field.