FIELD 46, COMBAT CAMERA (5)

The combat camera OccFld includes the operation and management of combat camera (ComCam) in the areas of imagery acquisition (photography, videography and imagery manipulation), imagery management (imagery editing, transmission and archival) and all aspects of imagery production product development, production printing and reproduction). Qualification requirements vary by MOS, but include basic administrative, computer, and mechanical skills, as well as knowledge or experience with mathematics, production techniques, and the ability to communicate and work closely with others. The duties involve administrative, technical, and managerial skills. Combat Camera Marines will be required to learn administrative, accounting, filing, managerial and reporting procedures peculiar to the OccFld, and those technical aspects necessary for the individual MOSs. Marines are entry-level jobs include work as a photographer, videographer, and combat camera production specialist. The opportunity to participate in a formal apprenticeship program leading to receipt of a Department of Labor Certificate of apprenticeship completion may be available in some MOSs with in OccFld 46. There are a wide variety of billets available in the OccFld, ranging from duty with the Operating Forces to the opportunity to serve in the White House Communications Agency. Marines entering this OccFld will receive MOS 4600 (Basic Combat Camera Marine) until successfully completing a MOS-granting course at the Defense Information School (DINFOS), Ft. Meade, MD. Personnel entering through lateral movement must complete the appropriate formal school or MOJT prior to being awarded MOS 4612, 4641, or 4671.