a. Summary. MOS 9802 is assigned to those officers designated by the Secretary of the Navy to command or assist in commanding "The President's Own" U. S. Marine Band in providing music and performing such other functions as are directed by the President of the United States and the Commandant of the Marine Corps.

b. Requirements/Prerequisites

(1) Recommendation of the Director, U. S. Marine Band.

(2) Designation by the Secretary of the Navy, pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 6222, Title 10, U.S. Code.

(3) Final top secret security clearance with Category II White House access.

c. Duties

(1) Serves as Commanding officer of the U.S. Marine Band.

(2) Serves as musical advisor to the President of the United States, the White House, and the Commandant of the Marine Corps.

(3) Serves as principal conductor of the U.S. Marine Band and White House Chamber Orchestra and ensures professional quality musical performance, to include program selection and preparation.

(4) Ensures direct liaison is maintained with the Commanding Officer, Marine Barracks, Washington, DC regarding U.S. Marine Band administrative and logistical matters.

(5) Ensures direct liaison is maintained with the White House for purposes of scheduling U.S. Marine Band presidential support commitments.

(6) Ensures direct liaison is maintained with the Director of Public Affairs, HQMC, regarding all U.S. Marine Band operational matters.

d. Related DOT Classification/DOT Code. Conductor, orchestra 152.047-014.

Information Derived From MCO P1200.7V Part 1. Current as of Nov 00