Combat Documentation​/Production Specialist

Overview

Army Combat Documentation/Production Specialists (MOS 25V) handle electronics and film‑based equipment to document combat and non‑combat operations using still images, video, and audio.

As part of a media team, a 25V specialists:

• Plan, supervise, and operate camera and audio gear during pre‑production, production, and post‑production phases.
• Capture high‑quality footage and audio of day‑to‑day Army life and combat operations.
• Maintain and troubleshoot motion, still, and studio cameras.
• Prepare captions and organize media for editing and archival purposes.
• Supervise and provide technical guidance to subordinates, as senior ranks allow.

1.
Boot Camp – 10 weeks of basic training. 2.
Advanced Individual Training (AIT) – 12 weeks focused on MOS 25V, covering equipment operation, audio recording, scripting, and special effects.

• Normal color vision and binocular depth perception.

• Interest in creative and artistic work such as photography, graphics, speech, drama, and production team collaboration.

Inside the Continental US (CONUS)

• Ft. Belvoir, VA
• Ft. Benning, GA
• Ft. Bliss, TX
• Ft. Bragg, NC
• Ft. Campbell, KY
• Ft. Carson, CO
• Eglin AFB, FL
• Ft. Irwin, CA
• Ft. Meade, MD
• Ft. Lewis, WA
• Ft. Shaw, MT

Outside the Continental US (OCONUS)

• Garmisch, Germany
• Grafenwoehr, Germany
• Hohenfels, Germany
• Kaiserslautern, Germany
• Oberammergau, Germany
• Sembach, Germany
• Stuttgart, Germany
• Vilseck, Germany
• Wiesbaden, Germany
• Shafter, Hi
• Humphreys, South Korea
• Kunsan, South Korea
• Red Cloud, South Korea
• Seoul, South Korea
• Yongsan, South Korea
• Arifjan, Kuwait

Pay is based on rank and years of service. Example ranks and minimum monthly pay:

• E-1 Private (PVT) $1,917.60
• E-2 Private Second Class (PV2) $2,149.20
• E-3 Private First Class (PFC) $2,259.90
• E-4 Specialist (SPC) $2,503.50
• E-4 Corporal (CPL) $2,503.50
• E-5 Sergeant (SGT) $2,730.30
• E-6 Staff Sergeant (SSG) $2,980.50
• E-7 Sergeant First Class (SFC) $3,445.80
• E-8 Master Sergeant (MSG) $4,957.20
• E-9 Sergeant Major (SGM) $6,055.50

Standard military benefits for all soldiers, including:

• Vacation time
• Special pay
• Medical insurance
• Retirement plan
• Education assistance (full‑tuition, merit scholarships, stipends)
• Housing allowances (living expenses, utilities, maintenance)
• Food allowance (base dining facilities, tax‑free stores)

Army Combat Documentation/Production Specialists are the in‑house media team of the U.S. Army, capturing video, film, still images, and audio that document both combat and non‑combat operations. Their work provides realistic portrayals of Army life and supports training, historical preservation, and public affairs media.