Musicians perform musical instruments in a Marine Corps Band 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.
Prerequisites.
Must possess MOS 5524.
Requirements.
(1) Must be proficient on the Oboe.
(2) Must be capable of performing a secondary instrument with the ceremonial marching band.
Duties.
For a complete listing of duties and tasks, refer to reference (cj), Individual Training Standards.
Related SOC Classification/SOC Code.
Musicians and Singers 27-2042.
Related Military Skill.
(1) Member, "The President's Own," U.S. Marine Band, 5511.
(2) Member, "The Commandant's Own," U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, 5512.
