21st Century U.S. Army Field Manuals: U.S. Army Bands FM 12-50, Chord Charts (Ringbound)

U.S. Army

ISBN 10: 1422015084 ISBN 13: 9781422015087

Publisher: Progressive Management, 2008

This ringbound book provides a reproduction of the U.S. Army Field Manual, Army Bands FM 12-50, with Chord Charts. This manual explains the function of Army bands in both war and peacetime operations within the scope of Force XXI Operations. It also explains the mission, capabilities, responsibilities, operations, training, and sustainment of Army bands. It is the primary doctrinal guide for Army bands. This manual is based on lessons learned from historical experience. Leaders can use this publication as a basis for leading and using bands effectively. This manual applies to bands of the Active Army, the Army National Guard (ARNG), and the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR). Exception: The Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps is authorized by Table of Distribution and Allowances (TDA) to support the 3rd U.S. Infantry (The Old Guard) and the Military District of Washington, and has a unique mission at the national and international levels which is separate and different from other Army bands. Doctrine for this unit is governed by the dictates of their unique mission. The proponent of this publication is the U.S. Army Element, School of Music. Contents include: Mission, Overview, Levels of Military Operations, Band Structure, Capability and Support, Band Commander, Band Sergeant Major, Group Leader, Section Leader, Senior Instrumentalist, Associate Bandmaster, the U.S. Military Academy Band, Army Field Band, Master Instrumentalist, Master Vocalist, the U.S. Army Band (Pershing's Own), Drum Major, Group Leader, Senior Soloist, Band Operations, Mission Types, Executing Operations, Band Training, Resources, Rehearsal, Institutional Training, Band Supply, Band Administration, Sustainment, Fueling, Fixing, Transporting, Protecting, Feeding, Official and Ceremonial Music Chord Charts: To the Color, National Anthem, Ruffles and Flourishes, Funeral Dirge, Hail to the Chief, Hail Columbia, General's March, Flag Officer's March, the Army Goes Rolling Along, Sound Off, Bugle Calls, Warning Calls, Formation Calls, Alarm Calls, Service Calls, Ceremonial Bugle Calls, the Marching Band, Formations, Instrumental Placement, Marching Movements, Band Commander Movements, Military Ceremonies, Honor Cordon, Honor Guard, Formal Guard Mount, Plan Operations, Band Operations Checklist. Our news and educational titles are privately compiled collections of official public domain U.S. government files and documents - they are not produced by the federal government. They are designed to provide a convenient user-friendly reference work and educational tool.

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