Mass Communication Specialist

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Comment by David Kates on January 23, 2013 at 8:52pm

He was in Div. 067 he said there were a few other future MC's in his div.

Comment by Janine9797 on January 23, 2013 at 8:08pm

My step-son also graduated boot on 18 JAN 2013 and is now at Ft Meade for MC A-school.  There were at least 3 others in his division who are also there.  What division was you son in, David?  Kris spent about 6 months in DEP to make sure he got the MC rate.

Comment by David Kates on January 23, 2013 at 4:22pm

Hello All,

My Son just arrived at DINFOS to start A school next week.

I guess he was lucky, he was told on 1 Nov. he could have the last available spot in an upcoming class as an MC if he shipped out on  20 Nov. (2 1/2 weeks in the DEP). I went to his PIR on 01-18-2013.

I think the key was really good ASVAP scores and high marks in English on his High School Transcript. (plus fortunate timing).

 

Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on January 21, 2012 at 8:09am

MC rate is overmanned so getting the rate is not easy.  Much depends on you ASVAB score...my daughters score was so high the recruiters tried to get her into a nuke rate, but she was insistent and said no...MC or nothing so she got the rate.  The E4-thing sounds fishy...talk to another recruiter to make sure...........

Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on October 31, 2011 at 9:19pm

Joel (Kat's old chief) sent me an update...he is re-writing the manual and training manual for MC's:

 

MC Scope of Rating
Mass Communications Specialists (MC) write Navy news releases and feature articles from personal interviews, examination of messages, and witnessing of events; take news and feature photographs and develop photo stories with associated Visual Information Record Identification Number (VIRINS), captions, and pertinent historical data; understand the Navy Public Affairs mission for the acquisition, processing, and marketing of all internal and external information products through web sites, news releases and internal information products; acquire, transmit, and print electronic imagery; operate high-speed copiers and digital duplicators; understand imagery and equipment lifecycle management and archival requirements; prepare and lay out Navy information products, including web sites, newspapers, and command information brochures using desktop publishing systems; provide still and video documentation of Navy and joint operational events; provide visual documentation of combat, combat-support operations, and related peacetime training activities; prepare material for broadcast use; serve on the staff of Armed Forces Radio and Television Service (AFRTS) detachments; operate and schedule command internal information and programming for Shipboard Information, Training, and Entertainment (SITE) systems; troubleshoot mechanical and digital reprographic and photographic equipment; perform color management; supervise shipboard and Sea Operations (SEAOP) detachments in support of the Navy Public Affairs mission; serve on combat camera deployable teams; research, develop, and write speeches using Navy talking points and messages; fulfill duties of senior enlisted advisor for public affairs on select Fleet, Numbered Fleet, Type Commander (TYCOM) staffs, aircraft carriers, and large-deck amphibious ships; implement public affairs guidance and messages from higher public affairs authority; and serve as independent duty Public Affairs Officers (PAO) at small commands.

Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on July 10, 2011 at 9:09pm

ok....working on getting some MC's to write up some summaries for what the job entails and the varied duties they perform......

Comment by E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin on July 7, 2011 at 10:07am

Welcome Aboard Paul!

 

Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on July 7, 2011 at 9:54am

Since Kat was an MC, I guess it is only fitting that I join!!!

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