5502

Description

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.