Purpose and Scope
The support structure and sustaining requirements throughout the deployed theater recognized the need for specific resource-intensive visual information operations. Chapter 3 of this manual partially identifies the force structure required, which as of this date has not been approved for implementation. If the concept to implement is not approved by the print date of this publication, commanders and staffs should continue to be aware of the necessity to support and "capture the action" whether in support of operational requirements or for the preservation of history.
This publication is the Army's and the Marine Corps' principal manual for using visual information systems and forces in support of the operational through the tactical levels of war. It provides a foundation for understanding how visual information supports AirLand and Marine Task Force Operations Doctrine and describes the qualities and features of visual media. This manual serves as a guide for all Active and Reserve Component personnel who plan, program, prepare, deploy, and use Army and Marine forces.
FM 24-40/FMFM 3-8 provides the doctrinal foundation for tactical visual information force design, combat development, professional development, and training. It establishes that visual images of the battlefield are important to the commander for operational decision making in the conduct of tactical operations. This manual clarifies the roles of the combat camera soldier and Marine in capturing visual information on the battlefield. It explains visual information capabilities and how visual information can be used at each echelon of command.
User Information
Users of this manual are encouraged to recommend changes which will improve its clarity and utility. Army personnel should send comments and recommendations on Form 2028 directly to Commander United States Army Signal Center and Fort Gordon, ATTN: ATZH-DLD, Fort Gordon, Georgia 30905-5075. Key comments and recommendations to pages and lines of text to which they apply. If DA Form 2028 is not available, a letter is acceptable. Marine Corps personnel should send comments and recommendations in a letter to the Commanding General, Marine Corps Combat Development Command, Code TE35 VIM, Quantico, Virginia 22134-5001 . Provide reasons for your comments to ensure a complete understanding and proper evaluation.
Unless this publication states otherwise, masculine nouns and pronouns do not refer exclusively to men.
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