5523 - Instrument Repair Technician

Summary

Instrument Repair Technicians lead, train and manage equipment support for band operations, and are responsible for inspecting, maintaining, repairing and overhauling all musical equipment assigned to a band.

Duties include organizing and maintaining the instrument repair shop according to current occupational safety and health standards; maintaining administrative records and repairs of work performed on musical instruments; and performing preventative maintenance on instrument repair tools and equipment.

They perform various duties pertaining to the acquisition and inventory of band equipment and accessories and assist and advise the band officer on budgeting and purchase plans.

As such, Instrument Repair Technicians must be knowledgeable and objective in applying purchasing and contracting laws and regulations.

Marines in this MOS must have the ability to work independently.

Prerequisites

Must possess MOS 5524.

Must be selected for PMOS 5523 through the 5523 PMOS technical evaluation board.

Requests for PMOS 5523 must be accompanied by a technical evaluation and recommendation from a band officer or Instrument Repair Technician.

Requirements

Must continue to make sufficient progress in MOS proficiency.

Must complete the Band Instrument Repair Course (C315591), Winona, MN.

POI CID

None

Duties

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

Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners 49-9063.

Musician, 5524.

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