[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 32, Volume 5]
[Revised as of July 1, 2005]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 32CFR705.16]

[Page 145-146]
 
                       TITLE 32--NATIONAL DEFENSE
 
                   CHAPTER VI--DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
 
PART 705_PUBLIC AFFAIRS REGULATIONS--Table of Contents
 
Sec. 705.16  Navy produced public information material.

    (a) Still photo--(1) General. (i) The policy and procedures given 
for media produced still photos in Sec. 705.10, apply to Navy produced 
photos.
    (ii) The Office of Information does not issue, nor have funds 
available for the purchases of, any photographic equipment or supplies 
for Navy commands. Details on the establishment of authorized 
laboratories and acquisition of equipment and supplies are given in the 
Manual of Navy Photography (OPNAVINST 3150.6D).
    (2) Photographic coverage of command events. (i) If more than two 
photographers are required to cover a public event, consideration should 
be given to having them wear appropriate civilian attire.
    (ii) Personnel in uniform who are amateur photographers and who are 
attending the event as spectators will not be discouraged from taking 
photos.
    (3) Unofficial photos taken by Navy personnel. (i) The following 
regulations apply to Navy civilian employees and to Navy personnel in 
transit through a command, as well as to active duty personnel assigned 
to the command.
    (ii) Personal cameras and related equipment are permitted on Navy 
ships, aircraft and stations at the discretion of the officer in 
command.
    (iii) An officer in command may screen all photos taken by naval 
personnel with personal cameras within

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the jurisdiction of the command to protect classified information or to 
acquire photos for official use, including public affairs. Photographs 
taken by bystanders at times of accident, combat, or similar significant 
events can be valuable for preparation of official report and public 
release. They should be collected for screening and review as 
expeditiously as possible.
    (iv) Amateur photographers should also be encouraged to volunteer 
the use of interesting or significant photos for public affairs use.
    (v) Photos made by naval personnel, with either personal cameras and 
film, Navy equipment and film, or any combination thereof, may be 
designated ``Official Navy Photo'' if it is considered in the best 
interests of the Navy.
    (A) All precautions will be taken to protect such film from loss or 
damage, and all unclassified personal photos not designated as 
``official'' will be returned to the owner immediately after review.
    (B) When a photo taken by an individual who is not an official 
photographer is selected for public affairs release:
    (1) The photographer will receive credit for his work in the same 
manner as an official photographer.
    (2) The original negative or transparency will be retained and 
assigned an official file number. It will then be handled like any other 
official Navy photograph.
    (3) At least one duplicate negative or transparency of each 
unclassified personal photo which has been designated as ``official'' 
will be prepared and delivered to the photographer. A black-and-white 
print may also be prepared for the photographer's personal use.
    (b) Audiovisual. (1) The Chief of Information releases TV 
featurettes directly to local TV stations and the Office of 
Information's Branch Offices (NAV INFO's). After such featurettes have 
been cleared for public release by the Assistant Secretary of Defense 
(Public Affairs).
    (2) The Assistant Secretary of Defense (PA) must approve, prior to 
commitment of funds, the initiation of Navy audiovisual productions 
intended for public release.
    (3) Motion picture film.
    (i) Film of major news value will be forwarded immediately, 
unprocessed, to the Commanding Officer, U.S. Naval Photographic Center. 
The package should be labeled as follows:

                         News Film--Do Not Delay

Commanding Officer, U.S. Naval Photographic Center (ATTN: CHINFO 
Liaison), Washington, DC 20374.

                         News Film--Do Not Delay


The Commanding Officer of the Naval Photographic Center will be advised 
(with an information copy to the Chief of Information) of its 
forwarding, the subject, type and amount of footage, method of delivery, 
and estimated time of arrival in Washington.
    (ii) The original negative of motion picture photography of feature 
value (photography which will not lose its timeliness over a reasonable 
length of time) will be forwarded to the Naval Photographic Center, and 
a copy of the forwarding letter will be sent to the Chief of 
Information.
    (c) Fleet Home Town News Center (FHTNC). (1) All public affairs 
officers will assure that appropirate news and photo releases on 
personnel of their commands are regularly sent to the Fleet Home Town 
News Center.
    (2) Procedures, requirements and formats are contained in CHIN-
FOINST 5724.1.

[41 FR 29101, July 15, 1976, as amended at 44 FR 6390, Feb. 1, 1979]