Army Still Photographer

Enlisted

84B MOS

Job Detail

Takes ground and aerial still photographs.

Takes ground and aerial still photographs, develops black and white and color film, and makes contact prints and enlargements; selects camera, film, and accessory equipment that will best accomplish the mission; employs professional lighting and shooting techniques; develops black and white and color film; numbers negatives and prints and maintains photo records and files; employs quality control procedures, processes black and white and color films and prints, using manual or automatic equipment in fixed or mobile laboratories; duplicates color slides; prepares materials for audio-visual presentations; processes motion picture film; operates and performs preventive maintenance on all photographic equipment; performs duties shown in preceding level of skill and provides technical guidance to lower graded personnel; supervises photographic laboratory and coordinates motion picture activities; prepares work schedules based on incoming requests; assigns tasks to subordinates and monitors work produced to insure it meets prescribed standards; coordinates activities of personnel involved in motion picture photography; observes, critiques and demonstrates proper techniques to subordinate personnel and conducts unit training activities to insure efficient operation and supply economy; participates in establishment of priorities and scope of missions; reviews, consolidates and prepares technical administrative and supply reports and records.

Provides advice and makes, recommendations to the commander aid staff on all matters pertain to enlisted personnel and their families; accompanies the commander on inspections and visits and at ceremonies; assists in inspection of command activities facilities aid personnel as prescribed by the commander; holds First Sergeants' or Sergeants' Major call to announce information and instructions; insures that newly assigned enlisted personnel are instructed in military courtesy, customs, of the service, and command regulations or policies; provides counsel and guidance to NCOs and other enlisted personnel of the command; inspects duties performed by subordinate NCOs; notes discrepancies and initiates appropriate corrective action; assists in reception of visitors to the command; sits as president or, member of command promotion board for NCOs, as authorized by regulations; performs other duties prescribed by, the commander.

Supervises personnel performing duties of Photographic Laboratory Supervisor (84B30) or Illustrator (81E30); critiques completed work, advising on technical and artistic deficiencies and methods by which such defects can be avoided; assists superiors in establishment of priorities, scope of mission and work schedules; must be able to perform the duties of Photographic Laboratory Specialist (84G20); supervises operation of photographic laboratory; assigns laboratory tasks to subordinate specialists on rotation basis to assure well rounded experience in all phases of photographic processing; prepares work schedules to insure completion of processing within time limits and in accordance with priorities; observes laboratory personnel to evaluate work techniques and to assure continuous practice of supply economy; corrects faulty work methods by demonstration and explanation of correct procedures and techniques; advises on solution of technical problems; spot checks completed work to assure that it meets prescribed standards; requisitions supplies and reviews, consolidates and prepares technical and administrative reports and records; must be able to perform the duties of Photographic Laboratory Specialist (84G40); serves as First Sergeant of a company; interprets and supervises execution of company policy and SOP; assists in planning, coordinating, and supervising all activities that support the company mission; advises company commander on all matters concerning enlisted personnel, to include assignments, reassignments, transfers, promotions, granting of passes and leave, punishments, welfare, privileges, and awards; directs and coordinates company administration; forms unit for drill, ceremonies, and other military formations; receives report of personnel present and absent, and reports number of unauthorized absences; holds NCO call to disseminate instructions and information to subordinate enlisted supervisors; coordinates operation of company food service and supply activities; assists company commander in accomplishing unit training; assists in inspection of organizational activities as prescribed by commander, observes discrepancies, and initiates appropriate corrective action.

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