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5502 - Band Officer

Summary

MOS 5502 is assigned to Band Officers serving as either the principal or assistant director of a Marine Corps Band.

They may serve as the sole Band Officer at a location, dependent on assignment, or as part of a director/assistant director leadership team.

Band Officers function as special staff officers of the commanding general by providing information and recommendations on the use, current capabilities, standing procedures, and policies governing the operation of a Marine Corps Band.

Band Officers serve as the officer in charge of Marine Corps Bands where they manage, administer, and coordinate musical performances, develop budgets and annual operation plans, direct internal operations and training, and supervise the employment of a Marine Corps Band.

Band Officers must also maintain a working knowledge of applicable copyright regulations and directives.

Band Officers regularly coordinate and liaise with their local and adjacent commands, higher headquarters, HQMC Communication Directorate, Marine Corps Recruiting Command, and other applicable agencies to provide musical support for community relations and personnel procurement programs.

Prerequisites

Must be a graduate of the Advanced Music Course (N0355K2) at the Naval School of Music.

Must be a graduate of the Music Unit Leader Course (N0355L2) at the Naval School of Music.

Must meet eligibility and appointment criteria as prescribed in MCO 1040.42B, WO and LDO accession programs.

Must have a recommendation letter from a band officer stating that the individual meets the minimum technical requirements.

Requirements

Complete the Warrant Officer Basic Course (WOBC) (M02RMN4) within 18 months of appointment to WO.

In addition to eligibility criteria outlined in MCO 1040.42B, applicants must have a minimum time in service of 8 years and no more than 20 years of active naval service as of the convening date of the enlisted to WO selection board.

This MOS may only be assigned to warrant officers who were previously qualified in enlisted MOSs 5519 to 5567.

Follow-on training is the Advanced Music Course (N0355K2); and the Audition Training Course (N0355N2), upon completion of the Warrant Officer Basic Course (WOBC), if not already completed.

POI CID

N0355N2

Duties

For a complete listing of duties and tasks, refer to reference (be), Music Training and Readiness Manual.

Related SOC Title & Code

Music Directors and Composers 27-2041.

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