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 pamphlet covers the management of Army music performance units and associated assets; it is to be used with AR 220-90. This pamphlet gives instruction on requesting music support, as well as music performance standards. It explains the composition of music performance units and the procedures and standards for individual, team, and unit assessments and evaluations. This pamphlet gives guidance for copyright compliance, and it specifically describes the reporting procedures in the Army music operational report.

Applicability. This pamphlet 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 of this pamphlet is the Office of the Chief of Public Affairs. The proponent has the authority to approve exceptions or waivers to this pamphlet that are consistent with controlling law and regulations. The proponent may delegate this 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.

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 Commandant, U.S. Army School of Music (ATSG-SM-CDT), Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek - Fort Story, 1420 Gator Boulevard, Virginia Beach, VA 23459-2617.

Distribution. This pamphlet 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.

Appendix B answers the most frequently asked questions in the field of Army Music: Who performs the major roles within the Army Music program? Where are they located? What are the primary responsibilities and where to seek guidance regarding official songs and recordings?

The following ensemble category descriptions of commitment activities are provided to assist in the preparation of the AMOR to report operational workloads.

This appendix pertains to the responsibilities Army Music leaders have in the enforcement of copyright law. It is DA policy to recognize the rights of copyright owners consistent with the Army’s unique mission and worldwide commitments (AR 27 – 60). Members of the Army Music program will adhere to all federal copyright laws as they pertain to the performance of music, in accordance with Title 17 USCUSCUnited States Code, AR 27 – 60, AR 25 – 1, and AR 220 – 90.