OPNAVINST 5450.346A Missions, Functions and Tasks of the U,S, Navy Band

Question 1

What is the Mission of the U.S. Navy Band?

Answer 1

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.

Question 2

How many personnel in the U.S. Navy Band (DC)?

Answer 2

178

Question 3

How many personnel in the U.S. Naval Academy Band?

Answer 3

35

Question 4

How many personnel in a Major Command Band?

Answer 4

52

Question 5

How many personnel in a Large Fleet Band?

Answer 5

45

Question 6

How many personnel in a Small Fleet Band?

Answer 6

35

Question 7

Whom does the U.S. Navy Band report directly to?

Answer 7

The CNO via the Navy Chief of Information

Question 8

Whom does the Bandmaster of a band report to and as what?

Answer 8

The Local Commander as Division Officer or Department Head

Question 9

Who is the regular reporting senior for concurrent fitness report purposes for bandmasters?

Answer 9

Commanding Officer, U.S. Navy Band

Question 10

What is the Navy Band’s chain of command?

Answer 10

(1) CNO - echelon 1.

(2) U.S. Navy Band - echelon 2

Question 11

What is the LDO designator for bandmaster?

Answer 11

643X

Question 12

Who is the Local commander for: U.S. Fleet Forces Band?

Answer 12

Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command

Question 13

Who is the Local commander for: U.S. Naval Forces Europe Band?

Answer 13

Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe

Question 14

Who is the Local commander for: U.S. Pacific Fleet Band?

Answer 14

Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet

Question 15

Who is the Local commander for: U.S. Seventh Fleet Band?

Answer 15

Commander, U.S. Seventh Fleet

Question 16

Who is the Local commander for: Navy Band Southwest?

Answer 16

Commander, Navy Region Southwest

Question 17

Who is the Local commander for: Navy Band Southeast?

Answer 17

Commander, Navy Region Southeast

Question 18

Who is the Local commander for: Navy Band Great Lakes?

Answer 18

Commander, Naval Service Training Command

Question 19

Who is the Local commander for: Navy Band Northeast?

Answer 19

President, U.S. Naval War College

Question 20

Who is the Local commander for: Navy Band Northwest?

Answer 20

Commander, Navy Region Northwest

Question 21

Who is the Local commander for: U.S. Naval Academy Band?

Answer 21

Superintendent, U.S. Naval Academy

Question 22

What are the Functions of the U.S. Navy Band?

Answer 22

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.

Question 23

Who provides operational funding for the U.S. Naval Academy Band?

Answer 23

Superintendent, U.S. Naval Academy

Question 24

What is the U.S. Navy Band’s Priority 1?

Answer 24

Priority 1. White House events, and Arlington

National Cemetery and other funeral support.

Question 25

What is the U.S. Navy Band’s Priority 2?

Answer 25

Priority 2. Ceremonial and protocol missions in

the National Capitol Region.

Question 26

What is the U.S. Navy Band’s Priority 3?

Answer 26

Priority 3. National tours.

Question 27

What is the U.S. Navy Band’s Priority 4?

Answer 27

Priority 4. Special concerts; e.g., Navy
Birthday, holiday, Fourth of July, and International Saxophone
Symposium concerts.

Question 28

What is the U.S. Navy Band’s Priority 5?

Answer 28

Priority 5. Public concerts.

Question 29

What is the U.S. Navy Band’s Priority 6?

Answer 29

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.

Question 30

What is the U.S. Navy Band’s Priority 7?

Answer 30

Priority 7. Recordings.

Question 31

What is the U.S. Navy Band’s Priority 8?

Answer 31

Priority 8. Musical technical information, and

music publicity or educational information and materials.

Question 32

What is the Fleet and Area Band’s Priority 1?

Answer 32

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.

Question 33

What is the Fleet and Area Band’s Priority 2?

Answer 33

Priority 2. Fund drives for recognized Armed
Forces relief agencies and or consolidated programs recognized
by the Federal Services Fundraising Program.

Question 34

What is the Fleet and Area Band’s Priority 3?

Answer 34

Priority 3. Athletic contests in which one or

more Armed Forces teams are participating.

Question 35

What is the Fleet and Area Band’s Priority 4?

Answer 35

Priority 4. Broadcasts and telecasts.

Question 36

What is the Fleet and Area Band’s Priority 5?

Answer 36

Priority 5. Special events and music programs

in support of Navy recruiting.

Question 37

What is the Fleet and Area Band’s Priority 6?

Answer 37

Priority 6. Public concerts and events of

national or international significance.

Question 38

What is the Fleet and Area Band’s Priority 7?

Answer 38

Priority 7. Official social activities

conducted for active duty personnel and their guests.

Question 39

What is the U.S. Naval Academy Band’s priority?

Answer 39

Ceremonial, protocol, and
morale support to Superintendent, U.S. Naval Academy and to the
Brigade of Midshipmen.