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Scope and Applicability. This instruction applies to all Navy activities. The NAVIP includes information in the form of visual or pictorial representation - either with or without sound - and encompasses the Department of Defense (DoD) term "VI" for "Visual Information" as defined in reference (a). VI includes still and motion imagery; hand-or computer-generated graphic art and animations; related captions, overlays, and intellectual control data; and the processes and resources that support them. Emphasis is placed on controlling proliferation of facilities, equipment, manpower, products, productions and services. Appendix C of enclosure (1) identifies matters excluded from the VI process governed by this instruction.

Purpose. To implement references (a) and (b) by establishing policies and assigning responsibilities for Navy Visual Information Program (NAVIP) , less Combat Camera (COMCAM) . The COMCAM Program is governed by reference (c) . This instruction has been completely revised, includes policy and procedures from the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV) instructions 3104.1, 3104.2, 3104.4 and 3104.5, and should be read in its entirety.