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Standard Operating Procedures For US Navy Bands Flashcards

1
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Small fleet band mission capabilities

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Concert band, parade band, contemporary brass band, contemporary/popular entertainment group, WWQ, BQ, and ceremonial band capabilities

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Large fleet band capabilities

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Wind ensemble, parade band, contemporary brass band, contemporary/popular entertainment ensemble, WWQ, BQ, and ceremonial band capable of simultaneous support of two small events

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US Naval Forces Europe Band capabilities

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Symphonic Wind Ensemble, parade band, contemporary brass band, contemporary/popular entertainment ensemble, WWQ, BQ, and ceremonial band capable of supporting two small events simultaneously

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USNAB capabilities

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Parade band, BQ, ceremonial band capabilities

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USNB capabilities

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Symphonic wind ensemble
ceremonial band
contemporary/popular music ensemble
country/bluegrass ensemble
jazz ensemble
mixed chorus

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For which bands does the regional operational commander define the AOR?

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USNB
USNAB
US Naval Forces Europe Band
US PACIFIC Fleet Band
US Seventh Fleet Band

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When are CONUS bands authorized to perform outside their AOR?

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Performance is authorized
No other local performances will be cancelled
Band in the AOR can’t support
Respective operational commander approves
DFBA approves

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USNB engagement priorities

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White House events, Arlington, other cemeteries
Ceremonial and protocol mission
National tours
Special concerts
Public concerts
Conferences and clinics
Supplement USNAB
Recordings
Technical, publicity, or educational materials

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USNAB engagement priorities

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Support for Brigade of Midshipmen and official USNA functions
Military ceremonies
Fund drives
Athletic contests
Broadcasts and telecasts
Navy recruiting events and programs
Public concerts

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What performance unit pertains to community relations, ceremonial, and honors presentations?

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Full ceremonial band (22 plus conductor)

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What is the minimum authorized ceremonial unit?

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14 members

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What is the makeup of a minimum ceremonial band?

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3 percussionists and 11 instrumentalists consisting of woodwinds, trumpets, and low brass, one of which is either tuba or sousaphone

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What is recommended instrumentation for minimum-sized ceremonial units?

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Four woodwinds, three trumpets, two trombones, one euphonium (or additional trombone), one sousaphone or tuba, snare, bass, cymbal

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What unit can effectively support ceremonial events including honors, when ceremonial band support is unavailable or inappropriate

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Brass quintet

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Which units will not perform national anthems or honors?

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Combos, popular/contemporary/jazz, and other small specialty units

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What is a minimum-sized parade band?

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22 members plus drum major; all-hands must be used when possible

17
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What the formation of a minimally-staffed parade band?

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Four columns by six ranks (five full ranks and the sixth with first and fourth columns only)

18
Q

What units can perform the Star Spangled Banner?

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Concert band or wind ensemble
Ceremonial band
BQ
WWQ
Vocal ensemble/chorus
Solo vocalist
Solo piano

19
Q

When may the bandmaster authorized civilian clothes?

A

Shipboard steel beach picnics
Command parties

20
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Who is designated the regular reporting senior for bandmaster fitreps?

21
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Who prepares FITREPs fir bandmasters?

A

Local operational commander

22
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What is the manning for a small fleet band?

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Bandmaster
2 enlisted bandleaders (A51M)
Flute
Oboe
3 clarinet
Bassoon
3 saxophone
5 trumpet
2 horn
Euohonium
4 trombone
2 tuba
Guitar
2 percussion
2 keyboard
2 bass
Vocalist
Sound reinforcement

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What is the manning for Seventh Fleet Band?

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Bandmaster
2 enlisted bandleader
Flute
3 clarinet
3 saxophone
6 trumpet
2 horn
Euphonium
4 trombone
2 tuba
Guitar
2 percussion
2 keyboard
2 bass
2 vocalist
Sound reinforcement

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What is the manning for a large fleet band

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Bandmaster
2 enlisted bandleaders
2 flute
2 oboe
4 clarinet
2 bassoon
4 saxophone
7 trumpet
2 horn
Euphonium
5 trombone
2 tuba
2 guitar
2 percussion
2 keyboard
2 bass
2 vocalist
Sound reinforcement

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Which bands have 2 6430 Bandmasters?

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Fleet Forces and US PACIFIC Fleet

26
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What is the manning for US NAVAL FORCES Europe and Africa Band?

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2 bandmaster
2 enlisted bandleader
Unit leader
2 flute
2 oboe
4 clarinet
2 bassoon
5 saxophone
8 trumpet
3 horn
Euphonium
5 trombone
3 tuba
2 guitar
3 percussion
2 keyboard
2 bass
2 vocalist
Sound reinforcement

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What is the manning for USNAB?

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Bandmaster
2 flute
Oboe
5 clarinet
Bassoon
2 saxophone
5 trumpet
2 horn
Euphonium
4 trombone
2 tuba
Guitar
4 percussion
Keyboard
Bass
Vocalist
Sound reinforcement

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