MOS 25V—Visual Information Specialist (Visual InfoSp), CMF 25

(Army Civilian Acquired Skills Program (ACASP) designated MOS) (Effective 202110)

a. Major duties.

Operates audio visual equipment to combine text, sound, photo, animation, video, and graphics into a multimedia product in support of combat documentation, battlefield operations, Psychological Operations, Military Intelligence, Medical, Public Affairs and training functions.

Operates broadcast, collection, television production, video teleconferencing and distribution equipment.

Creates illustrations, layouts, map overlays, posters, graphs, charts, and internet web pages.

Performs unit level maintenance on assigned equipment and PMCS on assigned vehicles and generators.

(1) MOSC 25V1O.

Operates motion, still, and studio television cameras; electronic based processing, editing, audio, and printing equipment.

Prepares captions for documentation images.

Creates multimedia presentations and prepares graphic products using manual and electronic equipment.

Performs unit level maintenance on assigned equipment and PMCS on assigned vehicles and generators.

(2) MOSC 25V2O.

Supervises and provides technical guidance to subordinate documentation/production team members.

Directs the manipulation and enhancement of images.

Determines media, style, design and technical requirements for subordinates to create, sequence, and develop visual information presentation products.

Determines and develops sequence and manner of presentation of products.

Aligns and adjusts video cameras.

Prepares video reports for review by commanders and planning staff.

Monitors, operates, and performs unit level maintenance on master control and still video transmission systems.

(3) MOSC 25V3O.

Performs as team leader of visual information documentation teams.

Supervises personnel and plans operational workload and priority for creating, manipulating, and integrating visual information products.

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.

b. Physical demands rating and qualifications for initial award of MOS.

The combat documentation/production specialist must possess the following qualifications:

(1) A physical demands rating of Moderate (Gold).

(2) A physical profile of 111221.

(3) Normal color vision.

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

(5) Qualifying scores.

(a)

A minimum score of 95 in aptitude area EL and 95 in aptitude area ST in Armed Services Vocational aptitude Battery (ASVAB) tests administered prior to 2 January 2002.

(b)

A minimum score of 93 in aptitude area EL and 92 in aptitude area ST on ASVAB tests administered on and after 2 January 2002 and prior to 1 July 2004.

(c)

A minimum score of 93 in aptitude area EL and 91 in aptitude area ST on ASVAB tests administered on and after 1 July 2004.

(d)

A minimum OPAT score of Long Jump (LJ) – 0120 cm, seated Power Throw (PT) – 0350 cm, Strength Deadlift (SD) – 0120 lbs., and Interval Aerobic Run (IR) – 0036 shuttles in Physical Demand Category of “Moderate” (Gold).

(6) High school graduate or equivalent.

(7) Mandatory formal training (completion of MOS 25V Course approved by the USA Signal School) or meet the ACASP criteria per paragraph 9-5b (5) (b) of this pamphlet and have 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 of formal training may be granted by Commandant, United States Army Signal School, ATTN: ATSO-CD, Ft Gordon, GA 30905-5300.

(8) 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.

(9) 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.

c. Additional skill identifiers.

(Note: Refer to table 12-8 (Listing of universal ASI’s associated with all enlisted MOS)).

d. Physical requirements and standards of grade.

Physical requirements and SG relating to each skill level are listed in the following tables:

(1) Table 10-25V-1. Physical requirements.

(2) Table 10-25V-2. Standards of grade TOE/MTOE.

(3) Table 10-25V-3. Standards of grade TDA.

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