LESSON 1
PERFORM TACTICAL DOCUMENTATION PHOTOGRAPHY
TASK
Describe the types and techniques of tactical documentation photography.
CONDITIONS
Given information about terms relating to types of tactical documentation
photography and techniques for shooting a series of photographs, panoramics, and
flash recording photography.
STANDARDS
Demonstrate competency of the task skills and knowledge by responding to the
multiple choice test covering methods of operational record photography.
REFERENCES
None
Learning Event 1:
DEFINE TERMS RELATED TO TACTICAL DOCUMENTATION PHOTOGRAPHY
1.
Introduction.
a. Tactical documentation photography provides the local commander up to the
Joint Chiefs of Staff with a visual record of official military operations and
activities (including combat) which will be used for intelligence, training,
conduct of operations, briefings, command information, public affairs, and
historical purposes.
(1) Combat documentation is performed by visual information teams to
provide still photography, motion media (television or motion picture), and audio
documentation; photographic laboratory services; video and audio editing and
duplication services; graphic illustration; visual information product files,
distribution and presentation; and visual information equipment maintenance and
repair.
(2) Commanders of Theater Army and corps are provided audiovisual and
graphics
documentation
teams to
support
tactical
documentation
missions
throughout the theater of operations.
b. Visual information activities support command and Army missions, and US
national objectives.
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