FY2026 55XX PRIMARY MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY (PMOS) SELECTION BOARD

R 201300Z JAN 26
MARADMIN 016/26
MSGID/MARADMIN/CMC CD WASHINGTON DC//
SUBJ/FY2026 55XX PRIMARY MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY (PMOS)
SELECTION BOARD//
REF/A/NAVMC 1200.1L
REF/B/NAVMC 3500.28D
NARR/REF A IS THE MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTIES MANUAL. REF B
IS THE MUSIC TRAINING AND READINESS MANUAL.//
POC/STANLEY, JAMES/MGYSGT/HQMC CD/MARINE CORPS FLEET MUSIC/
703-614-4308/[email protected]//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1. The intent of the 55XX PMOS Selection Board is
for the 55XX MOS Sponsor to select Marines within the 55XX
Occupational Field for musical leadership and specialized technical
Staff Non-Commissioned Officer billets. The purpose of this
MARADMIN is to announce the convening of the FY2026 PMOS Selection
Board for the following music leader/specialty PMOSs.
1.a. 5521 Ensemble Leader (Drum Major/Enlisted Conductor)
1.b. 5522 Production Manager
1.c. 5523 Instrument Repair Technician
2. Headquarters Marine Corps (HQMC) Communication Directorate (CD),
Fleet Marine Band Program will convene the FY26 55XX PMOS Selection
Board at HQMC on or about 13 April 2026. The application deadline is
30 March 2026. Marines should complete and submit their
applications before the established deadline.
3. The prerequisites and requirements are listed in ref (a) and
ref (b).
4. Nomination package requirements:
4.a. One Letter of Recommendation from a Band Officer (PMOS 5502)
or Enlisted Bandleader (PMOS 5519). Additionally, a Letter
of Recommendation from a current Production Manager (PMOS 5522),
or Instrument Repair Technician (PMOS 5523), to align with the PMOS
for which applying will be required for 5522 and 5523. Letters of
Recommendation must address the applicant's ability to meet the
specific technical performance and leadership requirements listed in
ref (a) and ref (b).
4.b. 5521 (Enlisted Conductor): Video of applicant conducting the
U.S. National Anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner," Japanese National
Anthem, "Kimigayo," from the podium with a baton, and a submission
of their choosing (march or concert piece no more than 5 minutes in
length). Video must focus on the ensemble leader. With the
exception of "Kimigayo," all videos must be from an actual ceremony.
Submission of board data sheet listing prior conducting repertoire
and ceremonial unit leader experience relevant to the position.
4.c. 5521 (Drum Major): Video of applicant conducting the U.S.
National Anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner," Japanese National
Anthem, "Kimigayo," from the podium with a baton, and a video of
applicant drum majoring a band through a Pass in Review ceremony.
Videos must focus on the ensemble leader. With the exception of
"Kimigayo," all video must be from an actual ceremony. Submission of
board data sheet listing drum major and ceremonial unit leader
experience relevant to the position.
4.d. 5522 (Production Manager): Submit 3 audio production projects,
1 per category, no more than 5 minutes in length for each project.
A short description of each category is listed below and a fully
detailed description of each category will be provided via SEPCOR.
4.d.1. Category 1. Traditional Acoustic Recording: Capture live
acoustic performances in a natural acoustic environment.
4.d.2. Category 2. Traditional Studio Recording: Showcase skill in
multitrack studio recordings and demonstrate mastery of microphones
and studio techniques.
4.d.3. Category 3. Modern Studio Recording: Embrace modern
production in mixing to include programming, sampling, and effects.
4.e. 5523 (Instrument Repair Technician): Submission of board data
sheet listing instrument repair experience relative to the position.
5. Use DoD SAFE to upload recordings. https://safe.apps.mil/
Email package items to [email protected] and
[email protected]
6. Release authorized by Col John O. Caldwell, Director of
Communication, Communication Directorate, Headquarters Marine
Corps.//