unclassified - Air Force Financial Management & Comptroller

BUDGET ITEM JUSTIFICATION (EXHIBIT P-40)
UNCLASSIFIED
DATE:
FEBRUARY 2002
APPROP CODE/BA:
OPAF/OTHER BASE MAINTENANCE & SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
P-1 NOMENCLATURE:
PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT
FY2001 FY2002 FY2003 FY2004 FY2005 FY2006 FY2007
QUANTITY
COST
(in Thousands)
$5,982 $5,805 $5,893 $5,997 $6,120 $6,229 $6,353
Description:
1. The Photographic Equipment program procures still photography, motion photography, graphic and multimedia imaging equipment and
systems. These equipment items support Air Force reconnaissance and intelligence programs, Air Force test ranges, combat camera still
photographic documentation and deployable image management teams and Base Visual Information Service Centers by replacing worn out,
obsolete equipment that has either reached or exceeded maximum useful life or is unable to meet speed and quality of resolution that provides
the critical visual information necessary for rapid and accurate command decisions. Visual Information Service Centers support requirements
for commanders at all levels including the National Command Authority, the Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff, and installation commanders. The
Visual Information Service Centers provide: education and training; public and internal information; and still, graphic and multimedia imaging.
Equipment includes conventional and digital still cameras and processors, motion cameras, developing and finishing equipment and video/data
projection systems.
a. Photo Projection Equipment (FSC 6730): FY03 funding continues procurement of primarily electronic imaging and data projection
systems. The program is designed to incorporate the use of electronic imaging systems where appropriate. Electronic presentation eliminates
the necessity of transferring images to film or acetate based materials. The transition to electronic presentation is a result of technological
growth and a need to reduce film/chemical based systems in the interest of protecting the environment.
b. Photo Equipment and Accessories (FSC 6760): FY03 continues to procure specialized film-based photographic systems that cannot be
replaced with electronic photography. These newer systems comply with or exceed federal and state environmental regulations and are required
because of their ability to provide full resolution capability or rapid high speed imaging that electronic imaging cannot yet meet.
c. Electronic Imaging Center Conversions: The Electronic Imaging Center concept was initiated to integrate and install electronic and
digital still and photographic imaging systems in Visual Information Service Centers at all Air Force bases. The purpose is to replace film and
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