Navy
COMMUNICATIONS
NEC
NEC
A53M
Unit Leader
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Performs duties as Chief Petty Officer/Petty Officer in Charge of musical unit(s) for authorized Navy bands. Directs, leads, and instructs musical ensembles in rehearsal and performance.
Core Skills
- ensemble direction
- musical instruction
- rehearsal planning
- performance leadership
- unit personnel management
- music interpretation
- concert preparation
- discipline and standards
- event coordination
Common Certifications
- National Association for Music Education certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified Meeting Professional
- Certified Nonprofit Professional
- Berklee Online Music Certificate
- OSHA 10 General Industry
Civilian Career Paths
- MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT
- TRAINING AND EDUCATION
- HUMAN RESOURCES
Training & Development
Getting Started
- National Association for Music Education conducting course
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
- Ensemble leadership workshop
- OSHA 10 General Industry
Career Growth
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Berklee Online Music Certificate
- Certified Meeting Professional
- Certified Nonprofit Professional
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Data sourced from official Navy 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.