4513 - Advanced Visual Information-Graphics Marine

Summary

Advanced Visual Information – Graphics (AVI-G) Marines are the 45XX occupational field enlisted visual information specialists, specifically trained and experienced in graphic arts and design disciplines.

AVI-G Marines serve as the Service’s advanced storytellers through their extensive education and experience in visual communication disciplines.

AVI-G Marines use multidisciplinary techniques and elements to create master-level visual communication products that present information with strong visual impact and that can be used in multiple formats across a wide range of communication spaces.

They are responsible for conducting technical training and education in the graphic art and design disciplines to Fleet Marine Force and Supporting Establishment Communication Strategy and Operations (COMMSTRAT) Marines, and will develop training plans that ensure individual and collective Training and Readiness task compliance.

AVI-G Marines will directly supervise the implementation of the 45XX indoctrination and managed-on-the job training (MOJT) programs related to 4512 technical skillsets and provide 1st-level validation of skills competency.

AVI-G Marines will mentor junior Marines in the technical disciplines of graphic art and design and provide technical counsel to senior COMMSTRAT staff non-commissioned officers and officers regarding visual communication theory, application, and capabilities.

Prerequisites

Must possess PMOS: 4512, 4541, 4571, or 4591.

Requirements

Complete the Digital Multimedia Course (A18T4Z2), Defense Information School, Ft Meade, MD.

Successful completion of a minimum of 21 semester hours (or equivalent quarter hours) of a graphic arts and design curriculum from an accredited university or professional civilian graphic arts school.

Submit transcript to 45XX OccFld sponsor to certify completion of specialized graphic art and design training with correlating courses in: fundamentals of communication design, principles and elements of graphic design, design conceptualization, design processes, fundamentals of color theory, typographic design, multimedia storytelling, motion graphics and animation, immersive arts, and marketing and branding.

Include copies of course descriptions from university or civilian trade school catalog.

The Director of Communication (DIRCOMM), Headquarters Marine Corps, is the certifying authority for additional MOS (AMOS) 4513 for those Marines that meet requirements (1) and (2).

Waivers for these requirements will not routinely be considered, however DIRCOMM is the awarding authority for AMOS 4513, and as such may waive requirements as deemed necessary.

POI CID

None

Duties

For a complete listing of duties and tasks, refer to the COMMSTRAT Training and Readiness Manual (NAVMC 3500.9C).

General and Operations Managers 11-1021.

Public Relations and Fundraising Managers 11-2031.

Training and Development Managers 11-3131.

Project Management Specialists 13-1082.

Training and Development Specialists 13-1151.

Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 13-1161.

Archivists 25-4011.

Art Directors 27-1011.

Producers and Directors 27-2012.

News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists 27-3023.

Public Relations Specialists 27-3031.

Editors 27-3041.

Writers and Authors 27-3043.

Media and Communication Workers, All Other 27-3099.

Film and Video Editors 27-4032.

Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 43-5061.

Combat Graphics Specialist, 4512.

Combat Photographer, 4541.

Combat Videographer, 4571.

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