Is there an actual MOS for being a photographer?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 23 Jun 2016 14:58:15 -0400

I know there is the 25V MOS however I'm better behind the camera more than anything (still and motion picture).

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 23 at 2016 3:26 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 23 Jun 2016 15:26:52 -0400

46Q Public Affairs, and 25V arr about as close as you will get. 47R Is journalist and requires several interviews.

Response by PO2 Katie Benson made Jun 23 at 2016 4:49 PM

PO2 Katie Benson — Thu, 23 Jun 2016 16:49:21 -0400

Well, in the CG we have public affairs people! they often have to take photos in the field.

Response by Cpl Justin Goolsby made Jun 23 at 2016 5:38 PM

Cpl Justin Goolsby — Thu, 23 Jun 2016 17:38:56 -0400

Combat camera, I'm not sure if the Army has that equivalent, but all Marine Corps photos are done by Combat Camera. Hell, I think they do video recording too.

Response by TSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 23 at 2016 10:44 PM

TSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 23 Jun 2016 22:44:57 -0400

There's an AFSC in the Air Force for photojournalism, not sure if that counts.

Response by SFC Toni McDowell made Jun 28 at 2016 11:18 AM

SFC Toni McDowell — Tue, 28 Jun 2016 11:18:44 -0400

25V is the MOS designation for audiovisual or as you call it still and motion picture

Response by CPL John Root made Jun 28 at 2016 8:38 PM

CPL John Root — Tue, 28 Jun 2016 20:38:40 -0400

When I was in between 1989 and 1995 it was 25S Combat Documentation Specialist. I spent quality time in Hohenfels Germany documenting the fun and games there and in Ft. Lewis WA just doing grip and grins

Response by SGT Phil Baxter made Jun 29 at 2016 8:13 AM

SGT Phil Baxter — Wed, 29 Jun 2016 08:13:09 -0400

Yes 84b..

Response by MSgt Mark Bucher made Sep 25 at 2016 4:40 PM

MSgt Mark Bucher — Sun, 25 Sep 2016 16:40:58 -0400

There used to be. The AF in its' infinite wisdom, merged still photographer with PA journalist. I still have old troops who are now SrNCOs, they tell me it, the merger, hasn't worked. From what imagery I've seen, the quality of AF imagery has gone downhill big time. Military photographers need the freedom and support to be able to go out and document the mission. Not be bogged down doing make work BS under the PA mantra. Photography is an art, to be good at it takes a huge investment in time and training. Trying to make photographers into journalists, and visa versa, is a recipe for failure.

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 4 at 2016 3:35 PM

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 15:35:34 -0400

That would fall under marines. They are the only branch (i can think of) where photographer and videographer are separate MOSs

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 27 at 2016 8:45 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 27 Nov 2016 20:45:49 -0500

For Army Combat Camera is a matter of who you are assigned to but we all fall under the MOS of 25V. We do photo and video but usually lean more towards one or the other. 46's have to do all the PR bs but we just document what is going on. The Marines Airforce and Navy have mixed their public Affairs with their photo and video so we are the only branch that actually ONLY documents what's happening. We don't write stories.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 3 at 2018 11:43 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 03 Jan 2018 11:43:29 -0500

So i am a 25v we are the only job like us in the army you learn photography and motion picture. You do both all the time also. As a 25V you will always stay very busy and have tons of time to work on your skills. Also it dosent matter if your better at on or the other.