Marines in the music OccF1d provjde music to support military ceremonies, official functions, community relations, personnel procurement programs, and troop "esprit de corps." In combat, musical units continue musical functions and augment security on a temporary basis during periods of heightened combat intensity when use of the band in its primary role is impractical. Marines entering this OccFld will receive MOS 5500, Basic Musician. All OccFld 5500 MOSs are assigned and voided by authority of the CMC (MM). Mariines enlisting under the Musician Enlisted Option Program (MEOP) may be required to attend the Music Basic Course at the School of Music after having completed recruit training and Marine Combat Training (MCT) (See MCO 1130.54). Assignment to a Marine Corps Band follows successful completion of the Basic Course. Career Marine musicians may return to the School of Music for advanced technical training or complete the Instrument Repair Course provided through a civilian school. The opportunity to participate in a formal apprenticeship program leading to receipt of Department of Labor Certification of Apprenticeship may be available in some MOSs within OccFld 55. Refer to MCO 1550.22 for specific information concerning this program.
Below are the Marine Corps Enlisted Military Occupation Specialties which are organized under this occupational field:
5511 --Member, "The President's Own," United States Marine Band
5512 --Member, "The Commadant's Own," U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps
5517 --Bandmaster
5519 --Enlisted Conductor
5521 --Drum Major
5522 --Small Ensemble Leader
5523 --Instrument Repair Technician
5524 --Musician
5526 --Musician, Oboe
5528 --Musician, Bassoon
5534 --Musician, Clarinet
5536 --Musician, Flute/Piccolo
5537 --Musician, Saxophone
5541 --Musician, Trumpet
5543 --Musician, Euphonium
5544 --Musician, Horn
5546 --Musician, Trombone
5547 --Musician, Tuba/Sousaphone
5548 --Musician, Electric Bass
5563 --Musician, Percussion (Drums, Tympani, and Mallets)
5566 --Musician, Guitar
