| SCC MediaGridtm | Photoshoptm | Photo Mechanictm | Nikon Viewtm | Field Contents for DoD Imagery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VIRIN | CS2/CS3 -IPTC Status/Title | VIRIN | Title | Enter the Visual Information Record Identification Number VIRIN Components: |
| Service Shown | CS2/CS3 -Categories/Category | Service Shown | Category | Enter the code for the Service branch of the subjects in the image. |
| Supplemental Category | CS2/CS3 -Categories/Supplemental Categories | E-mail/Phone | Supplemental Categories | This field contains three pieces of information: the classification of the image, the classification authority, and contact information for the photographer at his/her current location. - Most images have a classification of Unclassified. If the image is unclassified but For Official Use Only, insert FOUO. If classified, enter the classification. - If the image is classified, enter the classification authority and downgrading schedule. - Always enter e-mail or telephone contact information at the temporary duty location. |
| Keyword | CS2/CS3 -IPTC Content/Keywords | Keywords | Keywords | Insert appropriate keywords as instructed in Chapter 3. |
| Public Release Instructions | CS2/CS3 -IPTC Status/Instructions | Public Release Instructions | Instructions | Enter the public release authority information. - If an approved public release authority has released the image, insert "Released” and the name, rank, unit, phone and email contact information of the release authority. - If the image is explicitly not cleared for public release, insert "Not Released" and the name, rank, unit, phone and email contact information of the release authority. - If a release authority has not reviewed the image, insert "Not Reviewed." |
| Date Shot | CS2/CS3 -IPTC Image/Date Created | Not Used | Date Created | The date the image was taken. This date must match the date in the VIRIN. |
| PH Rank & Name | CS2/CS3 -IPTC Contact/Creator | PH Rank/Name | Author | The photographer's rank and full name. |
| PH Home Unit | CS2/CS3 -IPTC Contact/Creators Job Title | PH Home Unit | Author's Position | The photographer's home unit. |
| Base/Locale | CS2/CS3 -IPTC Image/City | Base/Locale | City | The base locale or city of the shoot. |
| State/Prov. | CS3 -IPTC Image/State | State/Prov | State/Province | The state or province of the shoot. |
| Country/Area | CS2/CS3 -IPTC Image/Country | Country/Area | Country | The country or area of the shoot; for aerials, use either the country or the ocean area being flown over. |
| Operation/Exercise Name | CS2/CS3 -IPTC Content/Headline | Operation/Exercise Name | Headline | The name of the operation or exercise. If not part of an official operation or exercise, leave blank. |
| PH TDY Unit | CS2/CS3 -IPTC Status/Provider | PH TDY | Credit | The unit to which the photographer was temporarily assigned during the shoot (must be on official orders). If not assigned, then leave blank. |
| Image Source | CS2/CS3 -IPTC Status/Source | Image Source | Source | The medium used to capture the image; either digital or film is entered here (do not enter the film type or format). |
| Caption | CS2/CS3 -IPTC Content/Description | Caption | Caption | The caption block should contain a caption and tagline written in accordance with this guide. |
| Caption Editor | CS2/CS3 -IPTC Content/Description Writer | Caption Editor | Caption Writer | The name of the individual editing the caption, if different than the photographer. |
| Command Shown | CS2/CS3 -IPTC Status/Job Identifier | Command Shown | Transmission Reference | Enter the command of the unit photographed. For example: AMC, 5th Fleet or CENTCOM. |