WORK PROCESS Air Force Enlisted Job Descriptions & Qualifications 3V0X2 - STILL PHOTOGRAPHIC (STILL PHOTOGRAPHIC) O*NET/SOC CODE: 27-4021.01 RAIS CODE: 0403

Specialty Summary Accomplishes, processes, or supervises still, continuous, and computer generated imagery. Supports base-level, technical, contingency, reconnaissance, aerial mapping, special mission production, or combat requirements. Performs imagery te sts and analysis, and certifies, monitors, and regulates imaging equipment. Captures, stores, enhances, crops, prints, or transmits via satellite, telephone, or secure transmission systems. Related DoD Occupational Subgroup: 400.

Duties and Responsibilities: -Prepares photographic assignments. Acquires imagery in controlled, uncontrolled, and combat environments. Applies principles of composition. Conceives, visualizes, and produces images. Accomplishes combat documentation, investigative, record, in formational, and other imagery. Obtains data and writes captions and cover stories. Selects and crops pictures for layouts and picture stories. Coordinates with pilots and aircrew on mission requirements for proper aircraft positioning. Sets up and operates stabilized mounts and ancillary lighting systems on aircraft.

-Accomplishes photographic imaging. Coordinates with customers. Performs photographic imaging acquisition and processing of reversal, original , master negative, duplicate negat ive, digital , and prints. Selects, inspects, and tests camera, film, and photographic processing systems. Determines and uses , films, filters, lighting, and accessory equipment. Operates, monitors, and adjusts photographic processors to ensure processing parameters are maintained. Evaluates processed imagery for physical or chemical defects, and takes corrective actions.

-Operates or supervises operation of acquisition equipment. Obtains optimum exposures using various meters, ele ctronic , and control methods. Uses light intensifier tubes (night vision). Operates portable satellite systems, imaging computers, and modems to transmit, receive, or store images.

-Performs copy and duplication functions. Copies flat art, prints, slides, and computer generated products. Makes duplicate negatives, slides, internegatives, and positives. Uses specialized lighting and filters to control balance.

-Processes or supervises process of , and color imagery. Inspe cts sensitized materials for physical defects; processes negative, internegative, positive, and . Monitors and adjusts processors to maintain processing parameters. Edits materials, attaches leaders, includes annotations, and titles film. Moni tors photographic materials through continuous processors for proper tracking, speed, and tension. Loads and downloads materials without interrupting processing. Detects and corrects machine malfunctions. Conducts sensitometric and densitometric measuremen ts and analyses. Constructs, interprets, and determines effects of exposure and development on emulsion density and contrast. Computes , gradient exposure, and .

Mixes, analyzes, and controls chemical processes. Mixes photographic processing chemicals. Safeguards against toxic, caustic, and explosive chemical hazards, or improper disposal of by-products. Measures and controls potential for (pH), specific gravity, concentration, and silver content. Calculates residual con tent of processed film and paper. Certifies photographic solutions for use, and calculates replenisher formulas and rates.

-Operates or supervises operation of imagery print production equipment, including projection, optical, automated, and computer cont rolled printers. Determines materials, printing methods, and exposure requirements. Ensures printers are set to obtain optimum image size, sharpness, diametrical stability, correction, or rectification, density, contrast, color balance, and color saturatio n. Selects paper grades or types, and individual filters or filter combinations to control contrast or color balance. Exercises print control techniques using conventional or electronic means. Performs operator preventive maintenance on imagery equipment.

-Performs quality assurance. Uses statistical quality assurance methods to establish and maintain imagery quality. Employs, computes, and analyzes development effects on density and contrast. Maintains process control charts to statistically evaluate data and determine causes of process variations. Ensures accuracy of automated processors.

-Performs medical image recording functions. Coordinates with medical staff to perform clinical and surgical micro and using specialized photographic cameras and lighting equipment.

-Supervises or performs photographic imaging functions. Observes copyright and reproduction restrictions. Catalogs, files, and disposes of photographic products. Supervises or performs preventive maintenance, and periodic pho tographic imagery calibration. Conducts progressive customer relations programs to make sure visual information products meet user needs. Manages or executes the visual information hazard communication program, unit silver recovery program, and environment al health and safety programs. Assures products comply with copyright and reproduction restrictions.

Specialty Qualifications:

Knowledge. Knowledge is mandatory of: photographic esthetics; theory, technology, camera operation, and imagery production syste ms; photographic laboratory and related equipment; characteristics of sensitized materials and chemistry; imagery processing and reproduction cycle; color timing; color correction; care, storage, and evaluation of sensitized materials; mathematics; statist ics; sensitometry and densitometry; exposure and processing effects; imagery evaluation; and effects of graininess, granularity, acutuity, and resolution.

Education. For entry into this specialty, completion of high school with courses in photography and chemistry, computer science, and mathematics is desirable.

Training. For award of AFSC 3V032, completion of a basic photography course is mandatory: Experience. The following experience is mandatory for award of the AFSC indicated:

3V052. Qualification in and possession of AFSC 3V032. Also, experience in functions such as operating imagery equipment, process control, or image evaluation.

3V072. Qualification in and possession of AFSC 3V052. Also, experience performing and supervising functions involved in coordinating and accomplishing still photography and still photographic processing, printing, and finishing.

Other. The following are mandatory as indicated:

For entry into this specialty, normal color vision as defined in AFI 48-123 , Medical Examination and Standards.

For award and retention of AFSCs 3V032/52/72, eligibility for a Secret security clearance according to AFI 31-501 , Personnel Security Program Management.

Strength Req : H

Physical Profile 222211

Citizenship Yes

Required Aptitude Score : G-43

Technical Training:

Course #: E5ABD3V032 005

Length (Days): 68

Location: FGM