4503

Description

The Visual Information Officer (VIO) is the 45XX occupational field technical subject matter expert, specifically trained and experienced in the employment of organic visual information systems and training of 45XX personnel in visual information related disciplines. Visual Information Officers are the principal advisor to commanders and Communication Strategy and Operations (COMMSTRAT) Officers on visual information matters at all levels. They mentor the officers and Marines of the unit in all applicable mechanical, doctrinal and conceptual visual information matters, as required, to improve the general effectiveness and proficiency of 45XX personnel. They assist in the development of training, exercises, and employment plans designed to accomplish mission essential tasks, achieve communication objectives and ensure individual and collective Training and Readiness task compliance. They help design and vet the visual information management and production policies and disseminate information to the unit’s personnel regarding such policies. They manage all visual information commodities organic to the unit in order to ensure equipment and unit readiness. They aggregate and quantify reports on the unit’s technical proficiency and readiness. They have oversight of the unit's indoctrination and certification programs. Additional duties include: developing annexes and appendices to operations orders; new equipment training; research and integration of emerging technologies and industry standards; vetting of draft training and readiness manuals; and participation in applicable operational advisory groups, course curriculum review boards, training task selections boards, and technology trade shows. This MOS is technical in nature and requires extensive training, education, and experience to become proficient.