(Army Civilian Acquired Skills Program (ACASP) designated MOS)
a. MOS breakdown for band member (MOS 42R).
This paragraph covers 16 individual musical specialties.
This MOS requires an ASI indicating the musical instrument/equipment on which the Soldier is qualified to perform.
By ASI they are:
(1) Cornet or Trumpet player, ASI 9B.
(2) Euphonium player, ASI 9C.
(3) French Horn player, ASI 9D.
(4) Trombone player, ASI 9E.
(5) Tuba player, ASI 9F.
(6) Flute player, ASI 9G.
(7) Oboe player, ASI 9H.
(8) Clarinet player, ASI 9J.
(9) Bassoon player, ASI 9K.
(10) Saxophone player, ASI 9L.
(11) Percussion player, ASI 9M.
(12) Keyboard player, ASI 9N.
(13) Guitar player, ASI 9T.
(14) Electric Bass player, ASI 9U.
(15) Vocalist, ASI 9V.
(16) Music Support Technician, ASI 9X.
b. Major duties.
The brass, woodwind, rhythm section player, percussionist, vocalist or music support technician performs as a member of a Music Performance Team (MPT) in an Army Band.
Duties for the MOS at each level of skill are:
(1) MOSC 42R1O. Musician.
A Musician (instrumentalist, vocalist, or music support technician) performs all applicable styles of music as directed by unit mission.
Performs confidently as a member of an MPT in various settings.
Must possess the ability to memorize music and perform on individually assigned instrument or equipment.
Prepare and perform music of various styles with minimal errors in order to accomplish mission requirements.
May perform duties as clerks or assistants in Band Critical Function Areas.
(2) MOSC 42R2O. Musician.
A Musician performs duties shown in preceding level of skill, and provides technical guidance to junior grade personnel.
May perform duties as Assistant MPT Leader, Section Leader, or Section NCO in Band Critical Function Area.
Performs duties as ASAP Coordinator, Barracks NCO, Master Fitness Trainer, Retention NCO, Unit Armorer, Ammo Handler, Unit Prevention Leader, CBRN NCO, and Master Driver as required.
They may also perform collateral duties as Drum Major or Lessons Learned NCO.
(3) MOSC 42R3O. Squad Leader or Support NCO.
An Advanced Musician performs duties shown in preceding skill levels.
May serve as a Squad Leader in a Platoon, or as a Support NCO in a Band Critical Function Area.
As a Squad Leader, the NCO organizes, instructs, trains, counsels, and evaluates junior grade Soldiers within the squad.
SSGs who are assigned to Army Bands as Support NCOs will supervise the following Band Critical Function Areas:
Safety, Security, and Communications section, Public Affairs/Production section; and Training section (select Direct Support Units).
SSGs may also serve in Band Critical Function Areas as a Section NCO, Advanced Musicians in an MPT, Assistant MPT Leader, and MPT Leader.
May perform duties as Ceremonial Conductor, Drum Major, EO Leader, Master Fitness Trainer, Master Resilience Trainer, Lessons Learned NCO and Retention NCO as required.
(4) MOSC 42R4O. Platoon Sergeant, Senior Support NCO or Operations Sergeant (select Direct Support Units).
A Senior Musician performs duties shown in preceding skill levels.
May serve as Platoon Sergeant or as Senior Support NCO in Band Critical Function Areas.
Platoon Sergeant accounts for, counsels, trains, mentors, and evaluates Squad Leaders; senior rates Musician Sergeants within the platoon and others as required; and trains and leads a Platoon of two to three squads.
Senior Support NCO supervises the following Band Critical Function Areas:
Human Resources section; Logistics and Resource Management section; and Training section as required.
Operations Sergeant advises the commander on all aspects of band operations, collects lessons learned, and in select Direct Support Units, supervises the operations section of the unit.
May perform duties as MPT Leader, Drum Major, EO Leader, Master Fitness Trainer, Master Resilience Trainer, and Group Leader as required.
(5) MOSC 42R5O. First Sergeant or Operations Sergeant.
A Master Musician performs duties shown in preceding skill levels.
May serve as First Sergeant or Operations Sergeant.
(a) First Sergeants:
First Sergeants in Direct Support Units manages enlisted musical structure of organization, and manages critical function duty support structure of organization.
The First Sergeant counsels, trains, mentors, and rates skill level 4 Musicians, and senior rates skill level 3 Musicians as required.
Serves as the band commander in their absence.
Is the principal enlisted conductor of the band in Direct Support Units.
(b) Operations Sergeant:
The Operations Sergeant advises the commander on all aspects of band operations, supervises the operations section of the unit in both Direct Support Units and General Support Units, collects lessons learned, and serves as quality control alongside the commander.
Responsible for collecting, analyzing, archiving, and disseminating their individual unit’s best practices and lessons learned from their units operations, experiments, and training events.
The Operations Sergeant counsels, trains, mentors, and rates skill level 4 Musicians, and senior rates skill level 3 Musicians as required.
(6) MOSC 42R6O. Band Sergeant Major (General Support Units).
Performs duties shown in preceding skill levels, manages enlisted musical structure of organization, manages critical function duty support structure of organization, counsels, trains, mentors, rates skill level 5 musicians, and senior rates skill level 4 musicians as required.
Advises the commander on all aspects of band operations and serves as band commander in their absence.
Is the principal enlisted conductor of the band.
Serves as CSM, USASOM, upon selection.
c. Physical demands rating and qualifications for initial award of MOS.
The Army musician must possess the following qualifications:
(1) A physical demands rating of Moderate (Gold).
(2) A physical profile of 222222.
(3) Per AR 600-8-19, promotion to MSG and SGM requires an interim secret eligibility or higher.
(4) Qualifying scores.
A minimum OPAT score of Standing Long Jump (LJ) – 0120 cm, seated Power Throw (PT) – 0350 cm, Strength Deadlift (SD) – 0120 lbs., and Interval Aerobic Run (IR) – 0036 shuttles in Physical Demand Category in “Moderate” (Gold).
(5) Meet qualifications listed in AR 614-200 or the ACASP criteria per paragraph 9-5(5)(b) of this pamphlet and in paragraphs (a), (b) (c) or (d) below:
(a) Before enlistment:
1. Meet the basic eligibility requirements as modified by this enlistment option.
2. Meet the technical proficiency requirements by audition.
3. All applicants that enlist under ACASP will enter the Army in grade of SPC with no later appointments in grade under this program.
(b) After enlistment applicant must:
1. Successfully complete BT if required. (Provisions of AR 612-201 apply for persons with PS.)
2. (RA) Successfully complete AIT as certified by the Commandant, U.S. Army School of Music (USASOM).
d. Audition and processing procedures.
(1)
In order to enlist for MOS 42R, applicants must meet the minimum technical proficiency requirements contained in USASOM Regulation 350-70-4 (Army Musician Proficiency Assessment).
DA Form 7764, the Army Musician Proficiency Assessment Form will be used to record and report all audition results.
This form may be found in the Army Musician Proficiency Assessment Handbook or online on the Army Bands Intranet in the resources section.
A listing of each instrumental specialty (ASI) and minimum required AMPA score can be found in the table below.
| ASI | Instrument | Minimum AMPA Score Required |
|---|---|---|
| 9B | TRUMPET | 18 |
| 9C | EUPHONIUM | 18 |
| 9D | FRENCH HORN | 18 |
| 9E | TROMBONE | 18 |
| 9F | TUBA | 18 |
| 9G | FLUTE | 18 |
| 9H | OBOE | 24 |
| 9J | CLARINET | 18 |
| 9K | BASSOON | 24 |
| 9L | SAXOPHONE | 18 |
| 9M | PERCUSSION | 18 |
| 9N | KEYBOARD | 18 |
| 9T | GUITAR | 18 |
| 9U | BASS GUITAR | 18 |
| 9V | VOCALIST | 24 |
| 9X | MUSIC PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN | 24 |
ASI 9V and 9X Accession AMPAs must be assessed by designated USASOM personnel to be eligible for enlistment in these ASIs.
(2) Regular Army (RA) Accession Process
(a)
Army Band Recruiting Liaisons administer and evaluate the AMPA for Army Band applicants.
ASI 9V and 9X must be assessed by USASOM Instructors to be valid for enlistment.
Brigade Recruiting Liaisons will travel to applicant to conduct live AMPA only after applicant has been fully qualified for enlistment, to include ASVAB, physical exam, and any required waivers provided they are approved.
Brigade liaisons must be trained and certified by the Commandant, USASOM to administer accession AMPAs.
(b)
Applicants with a passing AMPA score who are fully qualified for enlistment will be considered on the monthly MOS 42R selection board.
The selection board results will be published in a memorandum and sent to each recruiting brigade and the Recruiting Operations Center.
(c)
Brigade Recruiting Liaisons will forward this memorandum along with the applicant’s instrument specific DA Form 7764 (1-16) directly to each selected applicant’s recruiter to complete the enlistment process.
These documents should not be hand carried by the applicant.
Recruiters will upload these documents to the applicant’s file in the iKrome system.
(d)
Guidance counselors will verify the presence and validity of these documents before pulling a reservation for MOS 42R.
AIT class and ship date will be specified on the selection memorandum.
Changes to ship date must be approved by Senior Band Recruiting Liaison.
e. Additional skill identifiers.
(Note: Refer to table 12-8 (Listing of universal ASI’s associated with all enlisted MOS)).
(1) 9B–Cornet or Trumpet player
(5) 9F–Tuba player
(6) 9G–Flute player
(7) 9H–Oboe player
(10) 9L–Saxophone player
(11) 9M–Percussion player
(12) 9N–Keyboard player
(13) 9T–Guitar player
(15) 9V–Vocalist
(16) 9X–Music Support Technician
f. Physical requirements and standards of grade.
Physical requirements and SG relating to each skill level are listed in the following tables:
(1) Table 10-42R-1. Physical requirements.
(2) Table 10-42R-2. Standards of grade TOE/MTOE.
(3) Table 10-42R-3. Standards of grade TDA.