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A25M Vocalist/Entertainer

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A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.

Overview

A Vocalist/Entertainer performs as a solo or lead vocalist for authorized Navy bands. This enlisted specialty carries out vocal performance duties within those bands.

Civilian Career Paths

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Musicians and Singers

Solo and lead vocal duties with authorized Navy bands directly overlap with civilian singing performance.

How to prepare: Prepare an audition recording demonstrating solo and lead vocals with musical accompaniment for civilian band opportunities.

What the civilian work involves
  • Perform before live audiences in concerts, recitals, educational presentations, and other social gatherings.
  • Sing a cappella or with musical accompaniment.
  • Sing as a soloist or as a member of a vocal group.

Notes & Sources

Evidence for this guidance (2 documents)
  1. NAVPERS 18068F Vol II (NEOCS, Jul 2026 edition): NEC A25M

    [1] NEC entry "A25M - Vocalist/Entertainer"; cached text line 1666; NAVPERS 18068F Vol II, 2026-07 edition

    Supports: Musicians and Singers (O*NET 27-2042.00)

  2. O*NET: Musicians and Singers

    [2] O*NET 30.3 occupational data

    Supports: Musicians and Singers (O*NET 27-2042.00)

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