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5507 - U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps Officer

Summary

A Drum and Bugle Corps Officer manages, administers, and coordinates the musical performance, internal operations, training, and employment of “The Commandant’s Own,” The U.S.

Marine Drum and Bugle Corps (D & B Corps).

As Commanding Officer, Executive Officer, or Operations Officer of the D & B Corps Company, , will discharge applicable company level duties and act as technical advisor to the Commanding Officer of Marine Barracks on all matters pertaining to the utilization of the Drum and Bugle Corps.

Prerequisites

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

Requirements

Must have served as a member of the “The Commandant’s Own,” The United States Marine Drum and Bugle Corps.

Must complete an audition/interview administered by the commanding officer, the U.S.

Marine Drum and Bugle Corps and other designated senior personnel as directed by the commanding officer.

Recommendations will be forwarded to CMC, via the Commanding Officer, Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.

for review and consideration.

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

POI CID

None

Duties

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

Music Directors and Composers 27-2041.

None.