MOS
5511
Member, The President's Own, United States Marine Band
Description
MOS 5511 is assigned to musicians who are enlisted "for duty with the United States Marine Band only." They are appointed to the grade of Staff Sergeant upon their initial 4-year enlistment. These enlistees report directly to the Marine Band, Marine Barracks, Washington, DC for duty. 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. The Director, U.S. Marine Band recommends MOS 5511 promotions to CMC (MM) to fill T/O vacancies.
Core Skills
- performance under pressure
- teamwork and collaboration
- discipline and reliability
- attention to detail
- time management
- event support and coordination
- public engagement and protocol awareness
- basic administrative skills
- rehearsal and schedule management
- adaptability to changing requirements
Common Certifications
- Certified Professional in Music Performance (CPMP)
- Certified Audio Engineer (CEA)
- Certified Administrative Professional (CAP)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
Civilian Career Paths
- MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT
- ADMINISTRATION
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Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Data sourced from official Marine Corps publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.