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| 76.1 | NO?? | AYOV14::CAMPS_167642 | | Thu Mar 15 1990 13:26 | 4 |
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I take it that means no !!
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| 76.2 | I'm not surprised no one responded | MPGS::MCCLURE | Why Me??? | Thu Mar 15 1990 17:01 | 9 |
| Hmm, AYO is Scotland. Aren't bands in UK regiments double duty?
As for the US, actual Bands are authorized only at Division level.
That means that the 26th Inf Div ARNG is authorized one and the 76th
Div (tng) is authorized one. This makes two bands (one NG and one AR)
in the six state New England region. In other words, very few positions
and a very low probability that a member of one would work at D.E.C.
Bob Mc
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| 76.3 | Thanks | AYOV14::CAMPS_167642 | | Thu Mar 15 1990 18:53 | 7 |
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What do you mean double duty ?
What does NG and AR mean ?
Please excuse my ignorance in these matters, I am asking for someone
else.
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| 76.4 | A semi-educated guess | DOCSRV::STARIN | A Ham's Lament: Tu-be or not tu-be. | Thu Mar 15 1990 21:06 | 14 |
| Re .3:
I think "double duty" would mean that band member is a band member
and also works in another capacity. US practice is I believe to
have the band members serve primarily as bandspeople.
NG = National Guard
AR = Army Reserve
FWIW,
Mark
RMC USNR
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| 76.5 | Medic, medic !! | AYOV14::CAMPS_167642 | | Thu Mar 15 1990 21:20 | 8 |
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In the UK bandsmen serve as medics as a secondary role. In the
event of any war bandsmen both full time and part time would be
called on as medics.
Thanx for the info.
Barry
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| 76.6 | Some Canadian notes | KAOO01::LAPLANTE | Spaceman Biff....my hero | Fri Mar 16 1990 15:46 | 17 |
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In Canada most infantry units have bands which are separate from
the line troops. The size and makeup of the band depend on the size
and type of unit.
Highland units -- Pipes and drums
Line infantry -- Brass
Rifle units -- Fife & bugle
I don't believe that other combat arms units have bands, but I might
be mistaken.
In my unit all bandsmen must be qualified infantry before being
accepted (this is a unit requirement not regulatory) and they have
combat duty as medics.
Roger
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| 76.7 | when you're not playing, drive this tank | MPGS::MCCLURE | Why Me??? | Fri Mar 16 1990 16:37 | 15 |
| Yes, by double duty I was referring to the scenario where a
bandsman had to be an infantryman first and a bandsman second.
I got this impression from attending performances of the touring
Highland Regimental Bands in the US. I remember distinctly that
the regiment was stationed in W.Germany and in their field training
phase, all the band members were involved in combat exercises.
Some US units have 'volunteer' bands, but these are usually very
small. My previous note referred to specifically designated bands.
For instance, the 76th Division Band. The members of such a unit
would have Military Occupational designations as "Bandsman", with
special skill identifiers referring to instrument played. They have
no other duties than to play their instrument, even in time of war.
Bob Mc
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| 76.8 | MEDIC OR BANDSMAN, THE TRUTH | WARHED::BROCKEN | | Wed May 09 1990 14:59 | 34 |
| At last I have found my way into this notes file!!!
I read with interest all the ideas surrounding military bands and the
TA so to set the record straight read on........
I am a member of a TA military band based in the North West of England
and know for a fact there are at least another six TA bands in the
country.
The band I belong to is 35 members strong and is in fact larger than
the 1st Battalion band of our parent Regiment this is mainly due to the
cut backs on military band strenghts over the last five or so years.
Although Bandsman is a rank within the British Army the actual trade is
classed as musician. Military music makers do not like being called
bandsmen they prefer being called musicians!!!!!
When the MOD started looking to cut back on military bands one way out
was to train all musicians to fulfill a secondary or war time role this
was instigated in the regular army and has now filtered through to us
in the TA. The role we fulfill is that of a regimental medical
assistant i.e. medic and as we have undergone fairly extensive
training in this field by regular army personnel please dont refer to
us as many do as STRETCHER BEARERS.
Hope this clears up a few areas and maybe provoces more discussion or
interest in Military Music. I have lots more to give if anyone out
there is interested.
PS anyone interested in buying a copy of our latest record only six
quid, what an opportunity!!!!!!!
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