MU 1-1 The MU Rate Flashcards
On what ship was the first Navy band leader promoted to the rank of Master of the Band?
USS Constellation
Who was the secretary of the Navy when the musician rating was officially established?
Samuel L. Southard
How many musicians did Commodore Matthew Perry’s Expedition of 1853 include?
40
In what year were musicians listed as an element of a Ship’s crew?
1794
In what year was LCDR John Phillip Sousa commissioned as music officer?
1917
How many musicians made up a standard Unit Band?
21
When were members of B-1 bands sworn into the Navy?
May 27, 1942
In what year did Hospital Corpsman Evangeline Bailey become the Navy first female musician?
1972
On what ship did musicians from Seventh Fleet Band receive the Combat Action Ribbon?
USS Oklahoma
Who was the Chief of Naval Operations when all ratings were open to women?
Elmo R. Zumwalt
