Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Cuong Le. Released for public use. MOS OCC Field 55: Music
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| MUSIC: OCCUPATIONAL FIELD 55 | |||
| Specialty | School Location | FB Page | FB Page2 |
| 5511 Member, The President's Own, United States Marine Band
(Ranks: MGySgt to SSgt) MOS 5511 is assigned to musicians who are enlisted "for duty with the United States Marine Band only." They are permanently assigned to the Band and perform musical duties as an instrumentalist or music related technical duties as a member of the support staff. |
Not Listed | ||
| 5512 Member,
(Ranks: MGySgt to Pvt) Drum and Bugle Corps (D&B) Members perform music or musicrelated duties in support of military ceremonies, official functions, community relations, Marine Corps recruiting, and Marine "esprit de corps”. A secondary mission of the unit is to augment barracks security in contingency operations in the event of an emergency or combat environment. |
Not Listed | ||
| 5517 Bandmaster
(Ranks: MGySgt to MSgt) Bandmasters plan, schedule, and are responsible for the operation and training of the band in garrison and in the field. They evaluate the technical proficiency of musicians and counsel Marine musicians to improve the general effectiveness of the band. |
Not Listed | ||
| 5519 Enlisted Conductor
(Ranks: GySgt to SSgt) Enlisted Conductors lead, train and manage the musical performances of the ceremonial band. They select and rehearse music for band ceremonial performances. They implement musical protocol in accordance with Navy Regulations and Marine Corps Drill and Ceremonies Manual. They are responsible in all matters pertaining to band public affairs to include, internal and external information programs, press packages, concert narrations and band historical files. |
Not Listed | ||
| 5521 Drum Major
(Ranks: GySgt to SSgt) Drum Majors lead, train and manage the ceremonial band on the march. They select and rehearse music for marching band operations and instruct band personnel in drills peculiar to bands. They implement those portions of the Navy Regulations, and Marine Corps Drill and Ceremonies Manual pertaining to parades and ceremonies. They coordinate all logistic functions such as messing, billeting and transportation for marching band operations. |
Not Listed | ||
| 5522 Small Ensemble Leader
(Ranks: GySgt to SSgt) Small Ensemble Leaders lead, train and manage the Marine Corps Band's small ensembles. As leader/performers of one or more small ensembles, they select and rehearse the music of the ensemble to which assigned and manages the operations and training of the remaining small ensembles. They coordinate all logistic functions such as messing, billeting and transportation for Marine Corps Band small ensemble operations. |
Not Listed | ||
| 5523 Instrument Repair Technician
(Ranks: MGySgt to SSgt) Instrument Repair Technicians are responsible to the band officer for inspecting, maintaining, repairing and overhauling all musical equipment assigned to a band. |
Not Listed | ||
| 5524 Musician
(Ranks: MGySgt to Pvt) Musicians perform musical instruments in a Marine Corps Band in concerts, parades, band drills, and various other official functions and ceremonies. They also perform other additional duties as required, such as, band supply or administrative assistant, music librarian, and conduct preventative maintenance for musical equipment. |
Not Listed | ||
| 5526 Musician, Oboe
(Ranks: GySgt to Pvt) Musicians perform musical instruments in a Marine Corps Band in concerts, parades, band drills and various other official functions and ceremonies. They also perform other additional duties as required, such as, band supply or administrative assistant, music librarian, and conduct preventative maintenance for musical equipment. |
Not Listed | ||
| 5528 Musician, Bassoon
(Ranks: GySgt to Pvt) Musicians perform musical instruments in a Marine Corps Band in concerts, parades, band drills, and various other official functions and ceremonies. They also perform other additional duties as required, such as, band supply or administrative assistant, music librarian, and conduct preventative maintenance for musical equipment. |
Not Listed | ||
| 5534 Musician, Clarinet
(Ranks: GySgt to Pvt) Musicians perform musical instruments in a Marine Corps Band in concerts, parades, band drills, and various other official functions and ceremonies. They also perform other additional duties as required, such as, band supply or administrative assistant, music librarian, and conduct preventative maintenance for musical equipment. |
Not Listed | ||
| 5536 Musician, Flute/Piccolo
(Ranks: GySgt to Pvt) Musicians perform musical instruments in a Marine Corps Band in concerts, parades, band drills, and various other official functions and ceremonies. They also perform other additional duties as required, such as, band supply or administrative assistant, music librarian, and conduct preventative maintenance for musical equipment. |
Not Listed | ||
| 5537 Musician, Saxophone
(Ranks: GySgt to Pvt) Musicians perform musical instruments in a Marine Corps Band in concerts, parades, band drills, and various other official functions and ceremonies. They also perform other additional duties as required, such as, band supply or administrative assistant, music librarian, and conduct preventative maintenance for musical equipment. |
Not Listed | ||
| 5541 Musician, Trumpet
(Ranks: GySgt to Pvt) Musicians perform musical instruments in a Marine Corps Band in concerts, parades, band drills, and various other official functions and ceremonies. They also perform other additional duties as required, such as, band supply or administrative assistant, music librarian, and conduct preventative maintenance for musical equipment. |
Not Listed | ||
| 5543 Musician, Euphonium
(Ranks: GySgt to Pvt) Musicians perform musical instruments in a Marine Corps Band in concerts, parades, band drills, and various other official functions and ceremonies. They also perform other additional duties as required, such as, band supply or administrative assistant, music librarian, and conduct preventative maintenance for musical equipment. |
Not Listed | ||
| 5544 Musician, Horn
(Ranks: GySgt to Pvt) Musicians perform musical instruments in a Marine Corps Band in concerts, parades, band drills, and various other official functions and ceremonies. They also perform other additional duties as required, such as, band supply or administrative assistant, music librarian, and conduct preventative maintenance for musical equipment. |
Not Listed | ||
| 5546 Musician, Trombone
(Ranks: GySgt to Pvt) Musicians perform musical instruments in a Marine Corps Band in concerts, parades, band drills, and various other official functions and ceremonies. They also perform other additional duties as required, such as, band supply or administrative assistant, music librarian, and conduct preventative maintenance for musical equipment. |
Not Listed | ||
| 5547 Musician, Tuba/Sousaphone
(Ranks: GySgt to Pvt) Musicians perform musical instruments in a Marine Corps Band in concerts, parades, band drills, and various other official functions and ceremonies. They also perform other additional duties as required, such as, band supply or administrative assistant, music librarian, and conduct preventative maintenance for musical equipment. |
Not Listed | ||
| 5548 Musician, Electric Bass
(Ranks: GySgt to Pvt) Musicians perform musical instruments in a Marine Corps Band in concerts, parades, band drills, and various other official functions and ceremonies. They also perform other additional duties as required, such as, band supply or administrative assistant, music librarian, and conduct preventative maintenance for musical equipment. |
Not Listed | ||
| 5563 Musician, Percussion (Drums, Tympani, and Mallets)
(Ranks: GySgt to Pvt) Musicians perform musical instruments in a Marine Corps Band in concerts, parades, band drills, and various other official functions and ceremonies. They also perform other additional duties as required, such as, band supply or administrative assistant, music librarian, and conduct preventative maintenance for musical equipment. |
Not Listed | ||
| 5565 Musician, Piano
(Ranks: GySgt to Pvt) Musicians perform musical instruments in a Marine Corps Band in concerts, parades, band drills, and various other official functions and ceremonies. They also perform other additional duties as required, such as, band supply or administrative assistant, music librarian, and conduct preventative maintenance for musical equipment. |
Not Listed | ||
| 5566 Musician, Guitar
(Ranks: GySgt to Pvt) Musicians perform musical instruments in a Marine Corps Band in concerts, parades, band drills, and various other official functions and ceremonies. They also perform other additional duties as required, such as, band supply or administrative assistant, music librarian, and conduct preventative maintenance for musical equipment. |
Not Listed | ||
| 5567 Musician, Vocalist
(Ranks: GySgt to Pvt) Musicians sing and perform musical instruments in a Marine Corps Band in concerts, parades, band drills, and various other official functions and ceremonies. They also perform other additional duties as required, such as band supply or administrative assistant, music librarian, and conduct preventative maintenance for musical equipment. |
Not Listed | ||
| 55xx Musician
(Ranks: GySgt to Pvt) Musicians sing and perform musical instruments in a Marine Corps Band in concerts, parades, band drills, and various other official functions and ceremonies. They also perform other additional duties as required, such as band supply or administrative assistant, music librarian, and conduct preventative maintenance for musical equipment. |
NAB Little Creek, VA | FB Group | |
#OccField55 includes the following MOS:
5511 Member, The President's Own, United States Marine Band, MOS School: N/A
5512 Member, , MOS School: N/A
5517 Bandmaster, MOS School: N/A
5519 Enlisted Conductor, MOS School: N/A
5521 Drum Major, MOS School: N/A
5522 Small Ensemble Leader, MOS School: N/A
5523 Instrument Repair Technician, MOS School: N/A
5524 Musician, MOS School: N/A
5526 Musician, Oboe, MOS School: N/A
5528 Musician, Bassoon, MOS School: N/A
5534 Musician, Clarinet, MOS School: N/A
5536 Musician, Flute/Piccolo, MOS School: N/A
5537 Musician, Saxophone, MOS School: N/A
5541 Musician, Trumpet, MOS School: N/A
5543 Musician, Euphonium, MOS School: N/A
5544 Musician, Horn, MOS School: N/A
5546 Musician, Trombone, MOS School: N/A
5547 Musician, Tuba/Sousaphone, MOS School: N/A
5548 Musician, Electric Bass, MOS School: N/A
5563 Musician, Percussion (Drums, Tympani, and Mallets), MOS School: N/A
5565 Musician, Piano, MOS School: N/A
5566 Musician, Guitar, MOS School: N/A
5567 Musician, Vocalist, MOS School: N/A
55xx Musician, MOS School: NAB Little Creek, VA