Takes aerial photographs and motion pictures and performs operator maintenance on motion picture sound/magnetic tape recording equipment.
Performs the principal NCO duties associated with first sergeant SQI M; supervises, coordinates and technically assists in the operation of audio-visual activities; assists command and staff officers in continuous appraisal of audio-visual operations and training situations; makes notes of observed discrepancies and initiates appropriate corrective action; assists in planning, utilization, operation, and maintenance support of audio-visual and broadcasting operations; administration and management; determines requirements, assigns duties, and coordinates activities of audio-visual personnel; determines team assignments and structure of teams, based on mission requirements; recommends changes in location, quantities, or types of audio-visual personnel according to military needs; exercises administrative control, and performs liaison between staff, maintenance, and operating personnel to improve effectiveness of audio-visual operation; prepares administrative and technical reports relative to audio-visual and broad casting operations; provides advice and makes recommendations to the commander and staff on all matters pertaining to enlisted personnel and their families; accompanies the commander on inspections and visits and at ceremonies; assists in inspection of command activities facilities and 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); performs the principal NCO duties associated with first sergeant SQI M; supervises, coordinates and technically assists in the operation of audio-visual activities; assists command and staff officers in continuous appraisal of audio-visual operations and training situations; makes notes of observed discrepancies and initiates appropriate corrective action; assists in planning, utilization, operation, and maintenance support of audio-visual and broadcasting operations; administration and management; determines requirements, assigns duties, and coordinates activities of audio-visual personnel; determines team assignments and structure of teams, based on mission requirements; recommends changes in location, quantities, or types of audio-visual personnel according to military needs; exercises administrative control, and performs liaison between staff, maintenance, and operating personnel to improve effectiveness of audio-visual operation; prepares administrative and technical reports relative to audio-visual and broad casting operations.
Takes motion pictures of any operation requiring motion pictures; provides technical guidance to lower graded personnel; supervises photographic laboratory and coordinates motion picture activities.