Note: The Army recently changed this MOS from 02S to 42S.
Major duties. The Special Band Member performs as a musician or in direct support of the mission of The U.S. Army Band, U.S. Army Field Band, U.S. Military Academy Band, or the 3rd Infantry (The Old Guard) Fife and Drum Corps. Use of skill 42S is restricted to the special bands only. Note: Band is a special enlistment program. Applicants must pass a very rigorous audition process to enlist in the Army Band specialty. See also MOS 42R.
(1) Skill Level 2. Performs as instrumentalist or vocalist in field music detachment of special band, or as technician in special band support activities.
Sub-Specialties.
Cornet or Trumpet Player
Baritone or Euphonium Player
French Horn Player
Trombone Player
Tuba Player
Flute or Piccolo Player
Oboe Player
Clarinet Player
Bassoon Player
Saxophone Player
Percussion Player
Keyboard Player
Guitar Player
Electric Bass Guitar Player
Physical demands rating and qualifications for initial award of MOS. The band member must possess the following qualifications:
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(1) A
physical demands rating, of light for
Cornet or Trumpet Player
,
French Horn Player
,
Flute or Piccolo Player
, and
Clarinet Player
and medium for
Baritone or Euphonium Player
,
Trombone Player
,
Tuba Player
.
Oboe Player
.
Bassoon Player
,
Saxophone Player
,
Percussion Player
,
Keyboard Player
,
Guitar Player
and
Electric Bass Guitar Player
.
(2) A physical profile, of 222222.
(3) Meet qualifications listed in AR 614-200 or the civilian acquired skills criteria listed in AR 601-210.
Additional skill identifiers. ASIs for any 02 series MOS are:
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(1) C1--MACOM Band Qualified.
(2) P5--Master Fitness Trainer.
(3) 2S--Battle Staff Operations (skill level 3 and above).
(4) 4A--Reclassification Training.
Information derived from Army Pamplet 611-21
