Re: Re: Military Bands


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Posted by James on May 14, 2002 at 09:48:02:

In Reply to: Re: Military Bands posted by Sean Chisham on May 13, 2002 at 19:28:49:

Pretty good summary Sean, one thing though. Marine musicians start at E-2 (still yikes), but do get some promotion guarantees with satisfactory performance. E-3 at six months in and E-4 at 24 months. Most squared away musicians reach E-4 before 24 months, also E-5 is very reachable in 4 years. Now E-6 takes some time and is more complicated. I would say the average in the band field is about 6-8 years. Still much faster than alot of MOS's.

As far as time of year to go, if you're going to Parris Island I'd say late January. It is bit cold, but you'll be almost done when the swarms of sand fleas start coming out at the end of April. Also it will be warming when it is time to go out to the field.

James


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