a. Major duties.
The special band musician performs as a musician or in direct support of the mission of The U.S. Army Band, The U.S. Army Field Band, U.S. Military Academy Band, or the 3rd Infantry (The Old Guard) Fife and Drum Corps.
Use of MOS 42S is restricted to the special bands only.
Duties for MOS 42S at each level of skill are:
(1) MOSC 42S3O.
Perform as instrumentalist or vocalist in field music element or special band.
Serve in administrative, training, supply, or operations positions.
(2) MOSC 42S4O.
Perform as solo instrumentalist or vocalist, NCO in an instrumental group, band support technician, administrative and supply support, library support, and a senior vocalist music annotator/commentator.
(3) MOSC 42S5O.
Serve as principal NCO in music or support section, group, element or band.
b. Physical demands rating and qualifications for initial award of MOS.
The special band member must possess the following qualifications:
(1) A physical demands rating of Moderate (Gold).
(2) A physical profile of 222222.
(3) 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).
(3) Be acceptable to commander of special band.
(4) Meet qualifications listed in AR 614-200 or the civilian acquired skills criteria listed below and the ACASP criteria per paragraph 9-5b(5)(b) of this pamphlet and in paragraphs (a), (b), (c) and (d) below:
(a) Before enlistment, applicants must:
1. Meet the basic eligibility requirements as modified by this enlistment option.
2. Meet the technical proficiency requirements by audition, as described in paragraph 1a below.
3. Maintain the standards of personal behavior, professional competence, loyalty and integrity required for assignment to one of these bands.
4. For The U.S. Army Band (Pershing’s Own) and The Third U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) Fife and Drum Corps (TOGFDC), meet the prerequisites for assignment to presidential support activities (AR 380-67), and prepare for a background security investigation.
(b) After enlistment, the applicant must:
1. Successfully complete BT if required. (Provisions of AR 612-201 apply for persons with PS.)
2. Successfully complete training requirements at the special band to which assigned.
(c) Processing information.
1. Audition Procedures.
Each special band is responsible for recruiting, auditioning and selection of personnel to fill vacancies within their organization.
After auditioning and selecting a person to fill a vacancy or projected vacancy, the Commander of the special band will write a letter of acceptance to the applicant’s recruiter.
This letter will include the following information:
a.
Applicant’s name, SSN, and date of audition.
b.
The paragraph and line number of the MTOE that the person is tentatively scheduled to fill.
c.
A statement that the applicant passed the audition.
2. A copy of the letter of acceptance will be sent to the Army Bands Talent Management NCO, EPMD, HRC (DSN983-5355 or Comm 502-613-5355).
An Audition Control Number (ACN) will NOT be used.
3. Any travel performed before enlistment for auditioning purposes will be at the expense of the Government, provided all physical and mental tests have been administered.
4. Award of the MOS 42S will be made after the Soldier has completed all required training for the special band to which assigned after arrival at that unit.
The Commander of the appropriate special band is responsible for awarding the MOS 42S for Soldiers assigned to his or her band.
5. After completion of 4 months active Federal service, persons may be appointed on the recommendation of the respective Commander to the minimum authorized grade (SSG) of the unit without regard to time and grade or position vacancies.
This promotion must occur no sooner than four months of active Federal service from the date of enlistment and no later than 10 months active Federal service.
Cite this paragraph as the promotion authority.
6. All requests to enlist for a special band will be coordinated between the MEPS guidance counselor and the Army Bands Talent Management NCO, EPMD, HRC, HRC-EPC-G, 1600 Spearhead Division Ave., Bldg. 2, Ft. Knox, KY 40122 (DSN 983-5355 or Comm 502-613-5355).
(d) Statements needed for enlistment:
1. Proper parts of the DD Form 1966 will be completed for applicants under chapters 5 and 6, AR 601-210.
2. Item 31. Band for initial assignment will be specified using entries as follows:
a.
The U.S. Army Band (TUSAB).
b.
The United States Army Field Band (TUSAFB).
c.
The U.S. Military Academy Band (USMAB).
d.
The Third U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) Fife and Drum Corps (TOGFDC).
3. Remarks. Reference item 31: Confirmation of Initial Band Assignment, HRC (AHRC-EPC-G) (date).
4. Enlistment Program 9B will be used for this program.
List AR 601-210, chapter 7, and Program 9B on all option/enlistment documents.
c. Additional skill identifiers.
(Note: Refer to table 12-8 (Listing of universal ASI’s associated with all MOS)).
d. Physical requirements and standards of grade.
Physical requirements and SG relating to each skill level are listed in the following tables:
(1) Table 10-42S-1. Physical requirements.
(2) Table 10-42S-2. Standards of grade TOE/MTOE.
(3) Table 10-42S-3. Standards of grade TDA.