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IMCMEX 2013
IMCMEX - International Mine Countermeasures Exercise is an international symposium and exercise designed to enhance cooperation, mutual maritime capabilities and long-term regional stability between the U.S. and its international partners.
X-47B UCAS Carrier Testing
U.S. Northern Command - The X-47B is a demonstration aircraft built by Northrop Grumman to test the feasibility of unmanned carrier takeoffs and landings and autonomous aerial refueling.
Combat Camera Multi-Service Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures
This publication provides commanders, planners, and staffs at all levels with a single source document containing essential information to plan, employ and integrate combat camera capabilities.
COMCAM MTTP – April 2013 (PDF 7.2 MB)
DoD Captioning Style Guide
The latest edition of the DoD Captioning Style Guide was released March 30, 2013; it includes a new chapter on alterations and manipulations as well as many new specific style entries. Please download a copy and share it with your VI colleagues.
Have a suggestion for or question about the DoD Style Guide? Please contact Mr. Thomas Ruyle.
Download Style Guide (Adobe PDF 860 KB)
EYE on VI
This is an online publication with an effort to connect photographers, videographers, journalists and VI planners, as well as the Public Affairs, Information Operations, Public Diplomacy, and other communities (military and civilian) who use imagery. EYE on VI includes a calendar of events, meetings, workshops, and events; professional development opportunities; links to your best work when possible, and VI Lessons Learned and Best Practices.
EYE on VI - April 2013 Issue (PDF 101 KB)
Oklahoma Tornado
An EF-4 tornado moved through the town of Moore, OK, May 20, 2013. The tornado was recorded as more than one mile wide and struck an area 20 miles long.
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Joint Combat Camera/Visual Information Smart Book
The Joint Combat Camera (COMCAM)/ Visual Information (VI) Smart Book is meant as a reference/guide for the photographer, videographer, PAO users at the customer/user/tactical level.
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DoDI 5040.07 "VI Productions" provides the authorities, policies and procedures to ensure OSD, OJCS, the Military Departments, and Defense Agencies can produce or acquire high quality and cost effective VI productions to meet their communication requirements. Please note all earlier versions of DoDI 5040.07 and DoDI 5040.09 have been rescinded.

