Chapter 1-Program Management

Question 1

What are all Navy Fleet Bands, Fleet Band Activities, and the US Naval Academy Band considered?

Answer 1

They are all field activities of the US Navy Band in Washington DC.

Question 2

Who do Navy Bands rely on for funding of training, deployments and travel outside of the continental USA?

Answer 2

Their respective Operational Commander (OPCOM)

Question 3

Are Navy Band personnel used to support Auxiliary Security Force (ASF) at any installation?

Answer 3

No

Question 4

Which performing groups will small fleet bands maintain, at a minimum?

Answer 4

Concert Band, Parade Band, Contemporary Brass Band, Contemporary/Popular Entertainment Ensemble, Woodwind Quintet, Brass Quintet and Ceremonial Band. Additionally, a Protocol Combo and Duty Bugler rotation

Question 5

Which performing groups will large fleet bands maintain, at a minimum?

Answer 5

Wind Ensemble, Parade Band, Contemporary Brass Band, Contemporary/Popular Entertainment Ensemble, Woodwind Quintet, Brass Quintet and Ceremonial Band. Additionally, a Protocol Combo and Duty Bugler rotation

Question 6

Which performing groups will the U.S. Naval Forces Europe Band maintain at a minimum?

Answer 6

Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Parade Band, Contemporary Brass Band, Contemporary/Popular Entertainment Ensemble, Woodwind Quintet, Brass Quintet, Brass Quintet and Ceremonial Band. Additionally, Protocol Combo and Duty Bugler rotation

Question 7

US Naval Academy Band will maintain, at a minimum which ensembles?

Answer 7

Parade Band, Brass Quintet and Ceremonial Band. Additionally, Protocol Combo and Duty Bugler Rotation

Question 8

US Navy Band DC will maintain the following fully independent and simultaneously deployable units?

Answer 8

Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Ceremonial Band, Contemporary/Popular Entertainment Ensemble, Country/Bluegrass Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble and Mixed Chorus