Combat Camera

The photo section provides promotion photos, command board photos, passport and other administrative photographic support as requested.  The studio hours of operation are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, from 0730 -1100, 1300 -1430 and Tuesday and Thursday 0730 – 1100.  The studio is closed in the afternoon for training and field day on Tuesday and Thursday.  Administrative photography support is provided on a “first come, first serve basis” during normal working hours.  If you require support outside of the normal working hours, contact the Operations Chief at (910) 451-4261.

MCAS New River combat camera studio is located in Building AC-425. The studio hours of operation are Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 0800 – 1100.  The studio can be contacted at (910) 449-5277.

Command photo requirements:  Per Base Order 3104.1B, the following personnel are eligible to have command photos taken by COMCAM.

(a) Commanding Officers (company level and above)

(b) Executive Officers (battalion level and above)

(c) Sergeants Major/Command Master Chiefs

(d) First Sergeants

(e) Equal Opportunity Representatives (battalion level and above)

(f) Unit Victim Advocates (battalion level and above)

(g) Chaplains (battalion level and above)

(h) Retirees for the completion of their retirement program

(i) Family Readiness officer

(j) Marine or Noncommissioned Officer of the Quarter boards (battalion level and above)

(k) Sailor or Petty Officer of the Quarter boards (battalion level and above)

(l) Requests will not be accepted for any individual section

Promotion photo requirements:  Promotion photos that will be transmitted to MMSB require a height/weight verification form that has been validated by a command representative within 30 days of the request.  Any other promotion style photo will be taken in accordance with our section’s standard operating procedures or if mandated by a directive or MARADMIN.

No-fee government passport requirements:  No-fee government passports are for government use only. The requestor will need a DD Form 1056 or copy of web orders and a collared shirt.

The Marine Corps Base Combat Camera section (COMCAM) is organized and structured to provide MCIEAST-MCB Camp Lejeune, MCAS New River and tenant activities with graphics support, still and video imagery in support of unit training, missions and operations.  COMCAM is located aboard Camp Lejeune in Building 54 on Lucy Brewer Avenue.  Support can requested at our office during our normal hours of operation, Monday – Friday, 0730 – 1630, with the exception of Thursday when the section is closed at 1300 for field day and training. Imagery can be viewed and downloaded at www.dvidshub.net/unit/MCB-CL-COMCAM.

The reproduction/graphics section provides a full range of graphic creation, black and white printing up to 12”x18”, color printing up to 12”x18”, large format printing up to 40”, booklet making (two and three fold), binding, paper drilling (two and three hole) and lamination up to 60” wide for field products.  The reproduction/graphics section can be contacted at (910) 451-4267.

The photo section provides digital still acquisition, photographic printing, administrative photography, CD-ROM products and duplication and photographic restoration to customers.  The photo section can be contacted at (910) 451-4261.

The video section provides motion media acquisition/documentation, creates motion media productions, media format conversion and DVD products and duplication.  The video section can be contacted at (910) 451-1972.