2. BUPERSINST 5400.59 Operating Procedures NAVMUSPROG Activities Flashcards
Who funds the US Naval Academy?
USNA Superintendent
Who funds US Navy Band Washington?
CNP
How many billets are in a Small Fleet Band?
35
How many billets in a Large Fleet Band?
45
How many billets in a Major Command Band?
60
What billets are at US Navy Band?
176: 4 Officers / 172 Enlisted
What units are required in a small fleet band?
CB, SB, MB, BQ, Combo, PMG, Bugler
What units are required in a large fleet band?
WE, WWQ and those req’d for small fleet band
What units are required for a major command band?
2nd CB and all those required for LG/SM fleet bands
What units are required for Premier bands?
Same as fleet bands PLUS: Autonomous PMG, Country, Big Band & Chorus
Who can pre-empt any engagement?
Local OPCOM
Local OPCOM defines AOR for which bands?
US Navy Band, Academy, Naval Forces Europe, Pac Fleet, 7th Fleet
What conditions are required for a band to perform outside their AOR?
Authorized per PAO regs & MPM 1300-50, impacts no other engagements, assigned band can’t support, OPCOM & Head of Music program approves
What are scheduling priorities?
First-come-first serve - Order of preference: OPCOM, CNRC, Local Commands/Activities, Commands/Activities in OPCOM’s Area of Coordination, DoD, DoT, Army, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard
How many paces in front of CB is conductor?
6 paces
A full CB is defined as what?
23+ members
What is minimum personnel for CB?
15 (3 perc, 11 winds, 1 conductor)
T/F: BQ is authorized to render honors.
FALSE
T/F: BQ cannot be used as a 2nd CB.
TRUE
What outdoor BQ performances are authorized?
Small concert or recital events only
T/F: BQ can perform outdoor ceremonies.
FALSE
What is MB minimum personnel?
23 + Drum Major (should form 4x6 parade block)
Who is authorized to perform the National Anthem?
WE, CB, BQ (indoors ONLY), Vocal Ensemble, Solo Vocal, Solo Piano
Who is authorized to perform honors?
Minimum CB or larger ONLY
T/F: Marches can be abbreviated if not being played to render honors.
TRUE
T/F: Civilian attire can be worn for a steel beach picnic.
TRUE
How long is the tour length for CO, Navy Band Washington?
4 yrs w/option for two 1 yr extensions (total 6 yrs)
What are eligibility requirements for CO, Navy Band Washington?
- LCDR or higher-Serving as 6430 (Bandmaster)
- Demonstrated competency in conducting, instrumental performance & academic instruction, leadership, and management
- Nothing pending that would prohibit Yankee White clearance
When are eligible candidates notified to put in package for CO, Navy Band Washington?
9 mos prior to expected vacancy
What are package requirements for CO, Navy Band Washington?
-Current full-length photo-History of assignments as 6430-Education credentials (t-scripts)-History of awards-Concert programs (as conductor)-Any other relevant/pertinent info-OPCOM’s endorsement
How is CO, Navy Band Washington selected?
By nomination, sent to CNO via CNP. CNO confirms and results are then released.
What are eligibility requirements for PG school application?
-In permanent officer status as 6430-Meet physical fitness/BCA standards-Have Bachelor’s or higher-OPCOM recommendation-Completed at least 2 tours as 6430-Be able to serve at least 5 yrs from projected grad date-Eligible for transfer by class convening date
When are PG school applications submitted?
NLT 1 Sep of year PRIOR to class convening date
What are current PG school partners?
FSU, U of Illinois, LSU, Indiana U, Wichita State
When should PG applicant notify PERS for TEMADD travel?
90 days prior to school application deadline
What are contents of PG school application?
-School’s acceptance letter-Official Transcripts (showing degrees)-Current full length photo-OPCOM’s endorsement
What are PG school selection criteria?
-Potential to serve as premier band CO-Overall performance-Package-Seniority-Remaining time in service-Past applications
Who is reporting senior for all 6430’s?
PERS-4
Who prepares bandmaster’s FITREP?
OPCOM
Once signed, where does FITREP go?
To PERS-311, then copies to reporting senior and member
Which band is the only band with 2 sound engineer billets?
US Naval Academy Band
Excluding preferentially staffed bands, what type of band is authorized 2 bandmaster billets?
Major Command Band
T/F: Small fleet bands have 1 billet for oboe but not bassoon.
FALSE. SM Fleet Bands have no double reed billets
Not including premier bands, these bands are authorized 1, 2 & 3 Vocal billets, respectively.
Large, Small, Major Command
3801
Flute
3802
Oboe
3803
Clarinet
3804
Bassoon
3805
Saxophone
3806
Trumpet
3807
French Horn
3808
Euphonium
3809
Trombone
3811
Tuba
3812
Guitar
3813
Percussion/Drums
3814
Keys/Piano
3815
Bass
3825
Vocal/Entertainer
3855
Sound Engineer
3851
OPs Chief or Enlisted Bandleader (MUCM)
3853
UL
6430
Bandmaster designator
How many members are in the Academy Band?
68