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JOs assist public affairs officers (PAOs) and officers
in command with public affairs. They prepare material
contributing to the Navy’s Fleet Hometown News
Program; write Navy news releases; and feature articles
from personal interviews, examination of messages, and
witnessing of events.
JOs also prepare histories,
prepare material for commercial radio and television
use, and serve on the staff of Armed Forces Radio and
Television stations.
They operate Shipboard
Information Training and Entertainment (SITE)
systems and prepare official correspondence and
directives. JOs additionally prepare and lay out Navy
publications such as newspapers, command information
brochures, and cruise books, and assist in preparing
speeches and presentations on naval topics.
Lithographer.— The insignia for the Lithographer
(LI) rating is the symbol of a crossed litho crayon holder
and scraper.
LIs perform graphic reproductions using
lithographic processes and related equipment. They
assist in determining the appropriate style or format for
publications, produce and strip negatives and positives,
and prepare line and halftone camera copy. LIs use
darkroom equipment; process lithographic plates; use
desktop publishing equipment; operate process
cameras, presses, and bindery equipment; and prepare
camera-ready copy. They also perform organizational
maintenance on photolithographic equipment.
Photographer’s Mate.—The insignia for the
Photographer’s Mate (PH) rating is the replica of a lens
pierced by light lines.
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PHs provide visual information and documentation
of air, surface, and subsurface events, using still and
motion media formats, as required. They provide visual
documentation of combat, combat support operations,
and related peacetime training activities. PHs also plan
and produce visual information productions by
combining motion media with sound in self-contained,
complete presentations developed according to plans or
scripts. They additionally inspect and maintain
film-based and electronic still and motion media
cameras, laboratory equipment, and related visual
information equipment and material.
OCCUPATIONAL FIELD 18 (MUSIC).— This
occupational field consists of only one
rating—Musician (MU). The insignia for the Musician
rating is the symbol of a lyre.
MUs perform on one or more designated
instruments to provide musical services on board ships
and at armed forces bases to inspire patriotism, elevate
esprit de corps, enhance retention, and foster pride in the
naval service. MUs provide musical services off base
that reinforce recruiting efforts. They provide musical
services to the general public, therefore increasing
community awareness, promoting respect, and
enhancing the professional reputation of the Navy.
OCCUPATIONAL FIELD 19 (MASTER-AT-
ARMS).— This occupational field consists of only one
rating—Master-at-Arms (MA). The insignia for the
Master-at-Arms rating is the symbol of a star embossed
in a circle within a shield.
MAs perform, conduct, or advise appropriate
personnel on matters of investigations, interrogations,
apprehension, crime prevention, preservation of crime
scenes and evidence, enforcement of orders and
regulations, shore patrol,
implement, develop, and
and crowd control. MAs
conduct physical security
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