The Visual Information Management (VIM) Course is a two-week resident course conducted at 6500 Mapes Road, Ft. Meade, Md. 20755.

This course operates on a fiscal year schedule from October 1st to September 30th. All courses offered after October 1st of a particular year are considered part of the next fiscal year. For example, if a course begins Oct 1, 2025, it is listed under FY 2026.

For registration, please visit the Army Training Requirements and Resource System (ATRRS) at https://www.atrrs.army.mil **Please note that ATTRS requires an NIPR computer and CAC card.**

For assistance, please email: registrar@dinfos.edu 

Course Description

The Visual Information Management (VIM) Course is an intermediate level course that provides in-depth training in the duties required to implement and manage the organizational visual information (VI) program. This 17-day training will also provide the knowledge and skills required to plan and manage VI and combat camera forces in support of military operations. Students will be required to apply policy during practical and scenario-driven exercises for the management of VI operations. Subjects covered are: DOW VI program & policy, local budget and equipment lifecycle management, VI training and implementation plans and operational planning.

Prerequisites

DINFOS courses have specific requirements that define who can attend and what background or experience they need. Prerequisites are updated each fiscal year, and the most current details are listed below and on the ATRRS course pages.

FY 26 Course Information

VIM FY 26 Course Prerequisites: 

None

VIM FY 26 Service Prerequisites: 

• United States Army, Army Reserve, Army National Guard -  Enlisted E-6 through E-9 (UPDATE: 46V,46S, 46T, 46Y and 46Z). Officer: O-2 through O-4 (46A). Civilian: GS-09 through GS-13 (1001, 1020, 1035, 1060, 1071, 1084 Series) Approved by Army Civilian Career Management Activity (ACCMA).

• United States Marine Corps - Enlisted: E-5 through E-7 (detachment level rank waivers authorized). Officer: O-1 through O-3 (detachment- level rank waivers authorized). Civilian: GS-07 through GS-13.
   
• United States Navy - Enlisted: E-6 through E-8; MC series. Officer: O-1 through O-3. 165X Civilian: GS-09 through GS-13 10XX. 
   
• United States Air Force - Enlisted: E-5 through E-7; 3N0XX. Officer: O-1 through O-3; 35XX. Civilian: GS-07 through GS-12 (10XX Series).
   
• United States Coast Guard -  PA series. Enlisted: E-5 through E-8 (PA). Civilian: GS-07 and above in a public affairs billet (series 1035) approved by USCG Public Affairs Program Manager.
   
• International Students - 85 English Comprehension Level (ECL), and a 2+/2 Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI).
   
• Interagency Students - Contact Registrar's Office: registrar@dinfos.edu
   

  FY26 Dates

  School: 212  Course: DINFOS-VIM Course Length: 2 Weeks 0.0 Days Course Title: Visual Information Management
  Class	Start Date	End Date
  010	07 Oct 2025	31 Oct 2025
  020	18 Nov 2025	12 Dec 2025
  030	07 Jan 2026	30 Jan 2026
  040	19 Feb 2026	13 Mar 2026
  050	06 Apr 2026	28 Apr 2026
  060	18 May 2026	11 Jun 2026
  070	09 Jul 2026	31 Jul 2026
  080	03 Sep 2026	29 Sep 2026

FY 27 Course Information

VIM FY 27 Course Prerequisites: 

None

VIM FY 27 Service Prerequisites: 

• United States Army, Army Reserve, Army National Guard -  Enlisted E-6 through E-9 (UPDATE: 46V,46S, 46T, 46Y and 46Z). Officer: O-2 through O-4 (46A). Civilian: GS-09 through GS-13 (1001, 1020, 1035, 1060, 1071, 1084 Series). Approved by Army Civilian Career Management Activity (ACCMA).

• United States Marine Corps - Enlisted: E-5 through E-7 (detachment level rank waivers authorized). Officer: O-1 through O-3 (detachment- level rank waivers authorized). Civilian: GS-07 through GS-13.
   
• United States Navy - Enlisted: E-6 through E-8; MC series. Officer: O-1 through O-3; 165X. Civilian: GS-09 through GS-13 10XX. 
   
• United States Air Force - Enlisted: E-5 through E-7; 3N0XX. Officer: O-1 through O-3; 35XX. Civilian: GS-07 through GS-12 (10XX Series).
   
• United States Coast Guard -  PA series. Enlisted: E-5 through E-8 (PA). Civilian: GS-07 and above in a public affairs billet (series 1035) approved by USCG Public Affairs Program Manager.
   
• International Students - 85 English Comprehension Level (ECL), and a 2+/2 Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI).
   
• Interagency Students - Contact Registrar's Office: registrar@dinfos.edu