2. BUPERSINST 5400.59 Operating Procedures NAVMUSPROG Activities

Question 1

Who funds the US Naval Academy?

Answer 1

USNA Superintendent

Question 2

Who funds US Navy Band Washington?

Answer 2

CNP

Question 3

How many billets are in a Small Fleet Band?

Answer 3

35

Question 4

How many billets in a Large Fleet Band?

Answer 4

45

Question 5

How many billets in a Major Command Band?

Answer 5

60

Question 6

What billets are at US Navy Band?

Answer 6

176: 4 Officers / 172 Enlisted

Question 7

What units are required in a small fleet band?

Answer 7

CB, SB, MB, BQ, Combo, PMG, Bugler

Question 8

What units are required in a large fleet band?

Answer 8

WE, WWQ and those req’d for small fleet band

Question 9

What units are required for a major command band?

Answer 9

2nd CB and all those required for LG/SM fleet bands

Question 10

What units are required for Premier bands?

Answer 10

Same as fleet bands PLUS: Autonomous PMG, Country, Big Band & Chorus

Question 11

Who can pre-empt any engagement?

Answer 11

Local OPCOM

Question 12

Local OPCOM defines AOR for which bands?

Answer 12

US Navy Band, Academy, Naval Forces Europe, Pac Fleet, 7th Fleet

Question 13

What conditions are required for a band to perform outside their AOR?

Answer 13

Authorized per PAO regs & MPM 1300-50, impacts no other engagements, assigned band can’t support, OPCOM & Head of Music program approves

Question 14

What are scheduling priorities?

Answer 14

First-come-first serve - Order of preference: OPCOM, CNRC, Local Commands/Activities, Commands/Activities in OPCOM’s Area of Coordination, DoD, DoT, Army, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard

Question 15

How many paces in front of CB is conductor?

Answer 15

6 paces

Question 16

A full CB is defined as what?

Answer 16

23+ members

Question 17

What is minimum personnel for CB?

Answer 17

15 (3 perc, 11 winds, 1 conductor)

Question 18

T/F: BQ is authorized to render honors.

Answer 18

FALSE

Question 19

T/F: BQ cannot be used as a 2nd CB.

Answer 19

TRUE

Question 20

What outdoor BQ performances are authorized?

Answer 20

Small concert or recital events only

Question 21

T/F: BQ can perform outdoor ceremonies.

Answer 21

FALSE

Question 22

What is MB minimum personnel?

Answer 22

23 + Drum Major (should form 4x6 parade block)

Question 23

Who is authorized to perform the National Anthem?

Answer 23

WE, CB, BQ (indoors ONLY), Vocal Ensemble, Solo Vocal, Solo Piano

Question 24

Who is authorized to perform honors?

Answer 24

Minimum CB or larger ONLY

Question 25

T/F: Marches can be abbreviated if not being played to render honors.

Answer 25

TRUE

Question 26

T/F: Civilian attire can be worn for a steel beach picnic.

Answer 26

TRUE

Question 27

How long is the tour length for CO, Navy Band Washington?

Answer 27

4 yrs w/option for two 1 yr extensions (total 6 yrs)

Question 28

What are eligibility requirements for CO, Navy Band Washington?

Answer 28

- LCDR or higher-Serving as 6430 (Bandmaster) - Demonstrated competency in conducting, instrumental performance & academic instruction, leadership, and management - Nothing pending that would prohibit Yankee White clearance

Question 29

When are eligible candidates notified to put in package for CO, Navy Band Washington?

Answer 29

9 mos prior to expected vacancy

Question 30

What are package requirements for CO, Navy Band Washington?

Answer 30

-Current full-length photo-History of assignments as 6430-Education credentials (t-scripts)-History of awards-Concert programs (as conductor)-Any other relevant/pertinent info-OPCOM's endorsement

Question 31

How is CO, Navy Band Washington selected?

Answer 31

By nomination, sent to CNO via CNP. CNO confirms and results are then released.

Question 32

What are eligibility requirements for PG school application?

Answer 32

-In permanent officer status as 6430-Meet physical fitness/BCA standards-Have Bachelor's or higher-OPCOM recommendation-Completed at least 2 tours as 6430-Be able to serve at least 5 yrs from projected grad date-Eligible for transfer by class convening date

Question 33

When are PG school applications submitted?

Answer 33

NLT 1 Sep of year PRIOR to class convening date

Question 34

What are current PG school partners?

Answer 34

FSU, U of Illinois, LSU, Indiana U, Wichita State

Question 35

When should PG applicant notify PERS for TEMADD travel?

Answer 35

90 days prior to school application deadline

Question 36

What are contents of PG school application?

Answer 36

-School's acceptance letter-Official Transcripts (showing degrees)-Current full length photo-OPCOM's endorsement

Question 37

What are PG school selection criteria?

Answer 37

-Potential to serve as premier band CO-Overall performance-Package-Seniority-Remaining time in service-Past applications

Question 38

Who is reporting senior for all 6430's?

Answer 38

PERS-4

Question 39

Who prepares bandmaster's FITREP?

Answer 39

OPCOM

Question 40

Once signed, where does FITREP go?

Answer 40

To PERS-311, then copies to reporting senior and member

Question 41

Which band is the only band with 2 sound engineer billets?

Answer 41

US Naval Academy Band

Question 42

Excluding preferentially staffed bands, what type of band is authorized 2 bandmaster billets?

Answer 42

Major Command Band

Question 43

T/F: Small fleet bands have 1 billet for oboe but not bassoon.

Answer 43

FALSE. SM Fleet Bands have no double reed billets

Question 44

Not including premier bands, these bands are authorized 1, 2 & 3 Vocal billets, respectively.

Answer 44

Large, Small, Major Command

Question 45

3801

Answer 45

Flute

Question 46

3802

Answer 46

Oboe

Question 47

3803

Answer 47

Clarinet

Question 48

3804

Answer 48

Bassoon

Question 49

3805

Answer 49

Saxophone

Question 50

3806

Answer 50

Trumpet

Question 51

3807

Answer 51

French Horn

Question 52

3808

Answer 52

Euphonium

Question 53

3809

Answer 53

Trombone

Question 54

3811

Answer 54

Tuba

Question 55

3812

Answer 55

Guitar

Question 56

3813

Answer 56

Percussion/Drums

Question 57

3814

Answer 57

Keys/Piano

Question 58

3815

Answer 58

Bass

Question 59

3825

Answer 59

Vocal/Entertainer

Question 60

3855

Answer 60

Sound Engineer

Question 61

3851

Answer 61

OPs Chief or Enlisted Bandleader (MUCM)

Question 62

3853

Answer 62

UL

Question 63

6430

Answer 63

Bandmaster designator

Question 64

How many members are in the Academy Band?

Answer 64

68