OPNAVINST 5450.346A Missions, Functions and Tasks of the U,S, Navy Band Flashcards
What is the Mission of the U.S. Navy Band?
To provide musical support to the President of the
United States, the Department of the Navy (DON), and other
senior military and government officials. Through ceremonies,
national and regional tours, public concerts, and recordings,
the U.S. Navy Band inspires patriotism, elevates esprit de
corps, enhances Navy awareness and public relations, supports
recruiting and retention efforts, preserves the Nation’s musical
heritage, and projects a positive image at home and abroad.
How many personnel in the U.S. Navy Band (DC)?
178
How many personnel in the U.S. Naval Academy Band?
35
How many personnel in a Major Command Band?
52
How many personnel in a Large Fleet Band?
45
How many personnel in a Small Fleet Band?
35
Whom does the U.S. Navy Band report directly to?
The CNO via the Navy Chief of Information
Whom does the Bandmaster of a band report to and as what?
The Local Commander as Division Officer or Department Head
Who is the regular reporting senior for concurrent fitness report purposes for bandmasters?
Commanding Officer, U.S. Navy Band
What is the Navy Band’s chain of command?
(1) CNO - echelon 1.
(2) U.S. Navy Band - echelon 2
What is the LDO designator for bandmaster?
643X
Who is the Local commander for: U.S. Fleet Forces Band?
Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command
Who is the Local commander for: U.S. Naval Forces Europe Band?
Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe
Who is the Local commander for: U.S. Pacific Fleet Band?
Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet
Who is the Local commander for: U.S. Seventh Fleet Band?
Commander, U.S. Seventh Fleet
Who is the Local commander for: Navy Band Southwest?
Commander, Navy Region Southwest
Who is the Local commander for: Navy Band Southeast?
Commander, Navy Region Southeast
Who is the Local commander for: Navy Band Great Lakes?
Commander, Naval Service Training Command
Who is the Local commander for: Navy Band Northeast?
President, U.S. Naval War College
Who is the Local commander for: Navy Band Northwest?
Commander, Navy Region Northwest
Who is the Local commander for: U.S. Naval Academy Band?
Superintendent, U.S. Naval Academy
What are the Functions of the U.S. Navy Band?
The U.S. Navy Band represents the DON in a
musical capacity by stimulating pride, esprit de corps,
retention and recruiting; promoting national and international
public relations; and enhancing the prestige of the Navy
Service. Emphasis shall be given to promoting Navy objectives
and enhancing the pride, professionalism, tradition, and image
of the Navy and the United States.
Who provides operational funding for the U.S. Naval Academy Band?
Superintendent, U.S. Naval Academy
What is the U.S. Navy Band’s Priority 1?
Priority 1. White House events, and Arlington
National Cemetery and other funeral support.
What is the U.S. Navy Band’s Priority 2?
Priority 2. Ceremonial and protocol missions in
the National Capitol Region.
What is the U.S. Navy Band’s Priority 3?
Priority 3. National tours.
What is the U.S. Navy Band’s Priority 4?
Priority 4. Special concerts; e.g., Navy
Birthday, holiday, Fourth of July, and International Saxophone
Symposium concerts.
What is the U.S. Navy Band’s Priority 5?
Priority 5. Public concerts.
What is the U.S. Navy Band’s Priority 6?
Priority 6. Performances at professional music
conferences, conventions, and clinics; e.g., Midwest Band and
Orchestra Clinic, American Bandmasters Association, and Texas
Music Educators Association.
What is the U.S. Navy Band’s Priority 7?
Priority 7. Recordings.
What is the U.S. Navy Band’s Priority 8?
Priority 8. Musical technical information, and
music publicity or educational information and materials.
What is the Fleet and Area Band’s Priority 1?
Priority 1. Military ceremonies, ceremonies
incident to patriotic occasions, and official occasions attended
by officers of the government and or DON in their official
capacities.
What is the Fleet and Area Band’s Priority 2?
Priority 2. Fund drives for recognized Armed
Forces relief agencies and or consolidated programs recognized
by the Federal Services Fundraising Program.
What is the Fleet and Area Band’s Priority 3?
Priority 3. Athletic contests in which one or
more Armed Forces teams are participating.
What is the Fleet and Area Band’s Priority 4?
Priority 4. Broadcasts and telecasts.
What is the Fleet and Area Band’s Priority 5?
Priority 5. Special events and music programs
in support of Navy recruiting.
What is the Fleet and Area Band’s Priority 6?
Priority 6. Public concerts and events of
national or international significance.
What is the Fleet and Area Band’s Priority 7?
Priority 7. Official social activities
conducted for active duty personnel and their guests.
What is the U.S. Naval Academy Band’s priority?
Ceremonial, protocol, and
morale support to Superintendent, U.S. Naval Academy and to the
Brigade of Midshipmen.
