R 251905Z MAR 25
MARADMIN 161/25
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC CD WASHINGTON DC// 
SUBJ/FY2025 55XX PRIMARY MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY (PMOS) 
SELECTION BOARD//  
REF/A/NAVMC 1200.1L 
REF/B/NAVMC 3500.28D 
NARR/REF A IS THE MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTIES MANUAL. REF B
IS THE MUSIC TRAINING AND READINESS MANUAL.// 
POC/STANLEY, JAMES/MGYSGT/HQMC CD/MARINE CORPS FLEET MUSIC /
703-614-4308/JAMES.M.STANLEY@USMC.MIL//  
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1.  The intent of the 55XX PMOS Selection Board is
for the 55XX MOS Sponsor to select Marines within the 55XX
Occupational Field for musical leadership and specialized technical
Staff Non-commissioned Officer billets.  The purpose of this
MARADMIN is to announce the convening of the FY2025 PMOS Selection
Board for the following music leader/specialty PMOSs.
1.a.  5521 Ensemble Leader (Drum Major/Enlisted Conductor)
1.b.  5522 Production Manager
2.  Headquarters Marine Corps (HQMC) Communication Directorate (CD),
Fleet Marine Bands will convene the FY25 55XX PMOS Selection Board
at HQMC on or about 27 June 2025.  The application deadline is 20
June 2025.  Marines should complete and submit their applications
before the established deadline.
3.  The prerequisites and requirements are listed in ref (a) and
ref (b).
4.  Nomination package requirements:
4.a.  One Letter of Recommendation from a Band Officer (PMOS 5502)
or Enlisted Bandleader (PMOS 5519).  Letters of Recommendation must
address the applicant's ability to meet the specific technical
performance and leadership requirements listed in ref (a) and
ref (b).
4.b.  5521 (Enlisted Conductor): Video of applicant conducting the
U.S. National Anthem, “The Star-Spangled Banner,” Japanese National
Anthem, “Kimigayo,” from the podium with a baton, and a submission
of their choosing (march or concert piece no more than 5 minutes in
length).  Video must focus on the ensemble leader.  Video does not
need to be from an actual ceremony, may be from a rehearsal setting.
Submission of board data sheet listing prior conducting repertoire
and ceremonial unit leader experience relevant to the position.
4.c.  5521 (Drum Major): Video of applicant conducting the U.S.
National Anthem, “The Star-Spangled Banner,” from the podium with
a baton.  Video of applicant drum majoring a band through a Pass in
Review ceremony.  Videos must focus on the ensemble leader.  Video
does not need to be from an actual ceremony, may be from a
rehearsal setting.  Submission of board data sheet listing drum
major and ceremonial unit leader experience relevant to the
position.
4.d.  5522 (Production Manager): Submit 3 audio production projects,
1 per category, no more than 5 minutes in length for each project.
A short description of each category is listed below and a fully
detailed description of each category will be provided via SEPCOR.
4.d.1.  Category 1.  Traditional Acoustic Recording: Capture live
acoustic performances in a natural acoustic environment.
4.d.2.  Category 2.  Traditional Studio Recording: Showcase skill in
multitrack studio recordings and demonstrate mastery of microphones
and studio techniques.
4.d.3.  Category 3.  Modern Studio Recording: Embrace modern
production in mixing to include programming, sampling, and effects.
5.  Use DoD SAFE to upload recordings.  https://safe.apps.mil/
Email package items to james.m.stanley@usmc.mil and
timothy.scherer@usmc.mil
6.  Release authorized by SES April Langwell, Director of
Communication, Communication Directorate.//