NEC
A25A
Visual Documentation Specialist
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Identifies practical concepts and skills to capture still imagery and motion video in uncontrolled environments, to include expeditionary, humanitarian and other operations. Applies hands-on techniques for documentation and communication of DoD themes and messages. Documents legal and battle damage; captures investigative, medical and intelligence imagery; uses night vision equipment; understands multiple methods of transmitting imagery in an operational environment.
Core Skills
- still photography
- motion video capture
- expeditionary documentation
- battle damage imaging
- legal and forensic imaging
- night vision camera operation
- medical and intelligence imagery
- visual storytelling
- field imagery transmission
Common Certifications
- Adobe Certified Professional in Digital Video
- Adobe Certified Professional in Visual Design
- FAA Remote Pilot Certificate
- Certified Professional Photographer
- Apple Certified Pro Final Cut Pro
- CompTIA Network+
- OSHA 10 General Industry
Civilian Career Paths
- PUBLIC AFFAIRS
- INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS
- PHYSICAL SECURITY
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Adobe Certified Professional in Visual Design
- Adobe Certified Professional in Digital Video
- Certified Professional Photographer preparation course
- OSHA 10 General Industry
Career Growth
- FAA Remote Pilot Certificate
- Apple Certified Pro Final Cut Pro
- Certified Professional Photographer
- Adobe Certified Professional in Digital Video
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