Army MOS · Support

46Y Visual Information Operations Chief

Overview

Visual Information Operations Chiefs plan, program, and supervise visual information support for Army, Joint, and Combined operations. They manage documentation, multimedia illustration, television production and distribution, equipment repair, and supporting facilities, and supervise preventive maintenance checks and services on assigned vehicles and power generators.

Minimum clearance: Secret

Core Skills

  • multimedia production management
  • video production and editing
  • graphic design oversight
  • visual storytelling and messaging
  • project and workflow management
  • team leadership and supervision
  • asset management and archiving
  • broadcast and streaming coordination
  • technical troubleshooting coordination
  • quality assurance and review

Civilian Software & Tools

  • Adobe After Effects
  • Adobe Creative Cloud software
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Adobe Acrobat
  • Adobe Illustrator

Civilian Career Paths

  • Public Affairs
  • Project Management
  • Administration
  • Training and Education

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • Adobe Certified Professional in Digital Video Using Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Adobe Certified Professional in Graphic Design & Illustration Using Adobe Illustrator · Funded · Promotion points
  • Adobe Certified Professional in Multiplatform Animation Using Adobe Animate
  • Adobe Certified Professional in Print & Digital Media Publication Using Adobe InDesign · Funded · Promotion points
  • Adobe Certified Professional in Visual Design Using Adobe Photoshop

Career Growth

  • Adobe Certified Professional in Visual Effects & Motion Graphics Using Adobe After Effects · Funded · Promotion points
  • Adobe Certified Professional in Web Authoring Using Adobe Dreamweaver
  • General Communications Technician: Level 1 (GCT1) · Funded · Promotion points
  • Certified Association Executive (CAE)
  • CompTIA A+ · Funded · Promotion points

What the Work Involves

  • Plan details such as framing, composition, camera movement, sound, and actor movement for each shot or scene.
  • Direct live broadcasts, films and recordings, or non-broadcast programming for public entertainment or education.
  • Compose and frame each shot, applying the technical aspects of light, lenses, film, filters, and camera settings to achieve the effects sought by directors.
  • Operate television or motion picture cameras to record scenes for television broadcasts, advertising, or motion pictures.
  • Confer with directors, sound and lighting technicians, electricians, and other crew members to discuss assignments and determine filming sequences, desired effects, camera movements, and lighting requirements.

Related Occupations

  • Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians
  • Broadcast Technicians
  • Audio and Video Technicians
  • Film and Video Editors

Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.

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Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.

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