Field Organizations

Army Bands

By Order of the Secretary of the Army:

MARK A. MILLEY
General, United States Army
Chief of Staff

GERALD B. O'KEEFE
Administrative Assistant to the
Secretary of the Army

History. This publication is an administrative revision. The portions affected by this administrative revision are listed in the summary of change.

Summary. This regulation covers Army Music policies and describes Army bands' missions. In addition to stating program responsibilities, this regulation reflects the approved Army bands' mission statement and provides guidance on the proper employment, resourcing, training, and evaluation of Army bands.

Applicability. This regulation applies to the Regular Army, the Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the United States, and the U.S. Army Reserve, unless otherwise stated.

Proponent and exception authority. The proponent for this regulation is the Chief of Public Affairs. The proponent has the authority to approve exceptions or waivers to this regulation that are consistent with controlling law and regulations. The proponent may delegate approval authority, in writing, to a division chief within the proponent agency or its direct reporting unit or field operating agency, in the grade of colonel or the civilian equivalent. Activities may request a waiver to this regulation by providing justification that includes a full analysis of the expected benefits and must include formal review by the activity's senior legal officer. All waiver requests will be endorsed by the commander or senior leader of the requesting activity and forwarded through their higher headquarters to the policy proponent. Refer to AR 25–30 for specific guidance.

Army internal control process. This regulation contains internal control provisions in accordance with AR 11–2 and identifies key internal controls that must be evaluated (see appendix B).

Supplementation. Supplementation of this regulation and establishment of command and local forms are prohibited without prior approval from the Chief, Public Affairs. Send proposed supplements to the Commandant, U.S. Army School of Music, 1420 Gator Boulevard, Virginia Beach, VA 23459–2617.

Suggested improvements. Users are invited to send comments and suggested improvements on DA FormDA FormDepartment of the Army form 2028 (Recommended Changes to Publications and Blank Forms) directly to the Commandant, U.S. Army School of Music, 1420 Gator Boulevard, Virginia Beach, VA 23459–2617.

Distribution. This regulation is available in electronic media only and is intended for the Regular Army, the Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the United States, and the U.S. Army Reserve.

*This regulation supersedes AR 220-90, dated 14 December 2007.