MCO 3104.1B — Marine Corps Combat Camera Program

MCO 3104.1B governs U.S. Marine Corps Combat Camera imagery, photography, video production, portfolios, and organizational tasking.

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  • Publication number: MCO 3104.1B
  • Title: MARINE CORPS COMBAT CAMERA PROGRAM
  • Date: 25 Oct 2011
  • Proponent: 03000 Operations & Readiness
  • Status: Current

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MCO 3104.1B sets minimum acquisition requirements and standards for VIRINs, captions, photographs, metadata, classification labeling, and imagery archives. It also addresses portfolios, printing and reproduction, awards, video production, legal releases, copyright licenses, and cross-organizational support.

Applies to: All units will comply with the direction provided in this Order.

Topics covered

  • Combat Camera imagery acquisition
  • VIRIN and file requirements
  • Command and official photographs
  • Video production requirements
  • Portfolio requirements
  • Imagery classification labeling
  • Printing and reproduction services
  • Organizational tasking requirements

Questions and answers

What minimum imagery is required for a complete activity or mission acquisition?

The minimum images required are; establishing/overall, medium, close-up, interaction, sequence and closing image and interviews (required element for video). (paragraph 4)

How must digital still imagery be recorded?

Set digital still cameras to acquire imagery using RAW/JPEG recording.

How soon must RAW files be forwarded after imagery acquisition?

RAW files will be forwarded to CCM/CCMS no later than 30 days after acquisition of the imagery.

What information must be included in video slates?

The caption information will include all the details of the production, including who, what, where, when, why and how.

What information may not be included in image metadata or captions?

Personal Identifiable Information (PII) will not be included within any part of the meta-data or caption of a product or image. (paragraph 1-3)

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