Navy NEC · Support
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A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
A bassoon instrumentalist performs on primary or secondary instruments as a member of an authorized Navy band. The instrumentalist maintains assigned musical instruments and makes minor repairs to them.
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Playing primary or secondary instruments in authorized Navy bands transfers directly to civilian ensemble performance.
How to prepare: Prepare a bassoon audition recording tailored to a specific ensemble opening.
Maintaining and making minor repairs to assigned Navy instruments provides a foundation for civilian instrument repair work.
How to prepare: Seek supervised woodwind repair training in disassembly, adjustment, and component replacement, which extend beyond the verified minor-repair duties.
[1] NEC entry "A04M - Bassoon Instrumentalist"; cached text line 1172; NAVPERS 18068F Vol II, 2026-07 edition
Supports: Musical instrument maintenance and minor repairs, Bassoonist (O*NET 27-2042.00), Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners (O*NET 49-9063.00)
[2] O*NET 30.3 occupational data
Supports: Bassoonist (O*NET 27-2042.00)
[3] O*NET 30.3 occupational data
Supports: Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners (O*NET 49-9063.00)
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