02K: Bassoon Player

Major Duties: The Bassoon player supervises an instrumental section and plays an instrument as a musician in a military band. Duties for MOS 02K at each skill level are:

• Skill Levels
  • Skill Level 1 MOSC 02K10. Performs all applicable styles of music on an instrument. Expected styles include, but are not limited to, the following: marching band, ceremonial band, concert band, "classical", jazz, ethnic, and "popular" music compositions. Performs on a musical instrument in a variety of ensembles, ranging from solo performance to full concert band. Tunes an instrument to a given pitch. Transposes moderately easy music. Discriminates and matches pitch. Performs operator maintenance on a musical instrument. Augments local security during periods of heightened combat intensity as required. Doubles on another instrument in marching band.
    
    
  • Skill Level 2 MOSC 02K20. Performs duties shown in preceding level of skill, and provides technical guidance to lower grade personnel. Performs duties in administration, training, supply, and/or operations as required.
    
    
  • Skill Level 3 MOSC 02K30. Performs duties shown in preceding levels of skill, and provides technical guidance to lower grade personnel. Organizes, instructs, and trains a section or consolidated section of related instrumentalists. Instructs section members in marching band movements. Supervises section operator maintenance. Counsels and evaluates section/squad members. Performs as Drum Major. Repairs instruments. Serves as audio/recording operator or librarian.
    
    
  • Skill Level 4 MOSC 02K40. Performs duties shown in preceding levels of skill, and provides technical guidance to lower grade personnel. Supervises band support positions (administrative, supply, operations/training). Trains and leads the stage band. Assists with concert band training.
    
    
  • Skill Level 5 MOSC 02K50. Performs duties shown in preceding levels of skill, and provides technical guidance to lower grade personnel. Advises the commander on all aspects of band operations and serves as the band commander in the absence of the band commander. Is the principal enlisted conductor of the band.

Physical demands rating and qualifications for initial award of MOS. The band member must possess the following qualifications:

(1) Physical Demands Rating: medium

(2) Physical Profile: 222222

(3) Meet qualifications listed in AR 614-200 or the civilian acquired skills criteria listed in AR 601-210.

The major duties, physical demands, physical profile, and skill levels were obtained from Army Pamphlet 611-21.

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