R 111448Z JUN 24
MARADMIN 267/24
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC CD WASHINGTON DC//
SUBJ/OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE AS ASSISTANT DRUM MAJOR, UNITED STATES MARINE BAND, MARINE BARRACKS WASHINGTON//
POC/S. WILLIAMS/MSGT/USMB/TEL: 202-433-5717/EMAIL: [email protected]//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1. This message announces the opportunity to serve as the Assistant Drum Major, U.S. Marine Band, Marine Barracks Washington.
2. Applicant requirements:
2.a. Possess MOS 55XX.
2.b. Be a Staff Sergeant or a Gunnery Sergeant.
2.c. Be a graduate of the Music Unit Leader Course (CID N0355L2) upon execution of orders to MCC W44.
3. Applicant package requirements:
3.a. Copy of BIR.
3.b. Copy of BTR.
3.c. Current resume.
3.d. Letter of recommendation from a Band Officer (PMOS 5502) or senior enlisted acting as a Band Officer.
3.e. Video of applicant drum majoring a band through a Sound Off and a Pass in Review. Video does not need to be from an actual ceremony, may be from a rehearsal setting.
3.f. Video of applicant conducting the National Anthem and one march of their choice from the podium.
4. Packages will be submitted to Operations Chief, U.S. Marine Band, at [email protected] no later than 2359 EST 8 July 2024. Applicants are to use DoD SAFE to upload videos. https:(slash)(slash)safe.apps.mil
5. Selected finalists will travel to Marine Barracks Washington via USMB-funded TAD orders for the in-person audition from 11-13 September 2024.
6. Release authorized by SES April Langwell, Director of Communication, Communication Directorate.//