STP 46-46QZ14-SM-TG — Soldier`s Manual And Trainer`s Guide Mos 46q / 46z Public Affairs Specialist / Chief Public Affairs Nco Skill Levels 1, 2, 3 And 4
STP 46-46QZ14-SM-TG governs training and evaluation tasks for Army public affairs specialists and chief public affairs NCOs.
- Publication number: STP 46-46QZ14-SM-TG
- Title: SOLDIER`S MANUAL AND TRAINER`S GUIDE MOS 46Q / 46Z PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST / CHIEF PUBLIC AFFAIRS NCO SKILL LEVELS 1, 2, 3 AND 4
- Date: 12/17/2010
- Proponent: T2COM
- Status: ACTIVE
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The publication contains task summaries covering interviews, writing, photography, image processing, media operations, and public affairs operations across skill levels 1 through 4. Its ethical imagery task requires products suitable for publication and adherence to security, accuracy, policy, and propriety.
Applies to: This publication applies to the Active Army, the Army National Guard (ARNG)/Army National Guard of the United States (ARNGUS), and the United States Army Reserve (USAR) unless otherwise stated.
Topics covered
- Ethical considerations
- Interviews
- News writing
- Digital photography
- Image processing
- Media operations
- Public affairs operations
Questions and answers
What policy establishes credibility for official DOD imagery?
DOD Instruction 5040.5 established policy and assigns responsibilities to ensure the absolute credibility of official DOD imagery in and outside the Department of Defense. (paragraph 1)
What image enhancements are not considered alterations?
Image enhancing techniques common to digital imaging stations such as DODging, burning, color balancing, spotting, sharpening of focus and contrast adjustment that are used to achieve the accurate recording of an event or object are not considered alterations. (paragraph 3)
When is masking part of a photographic or video image authorized?
The obvious masking of portions of a photographic or video image in support of specific security, criminal investigation, privacy, or legal requirements is authorized. (paragraph 4)
When is cropping or image enlargement prohibited?
Cropping, editing, or image enlargement that has the effect of misrepresenting the facts or circumstances of the event or object as originally recorded is prohibited. (paragraph 5)
Is digital conversion and compression of official DOD imagery authorized?
The digital conversion and compression of official DOD imagery is authorized. (paragraph 6)