R 201300Z JAN 26 MARADMIN 016/26 MSGID/MARADMIN/CMC CD WASHINGTON DC//  SUBJ/FY2026 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/[email protected]//   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 FY2026 PMOS Selection Board for the following music leader/specialty PMOSs. 1.a.  5521 Ensemble Leader (Drum Major/Enlisted Conductor) 1.b.  5522 Production Manager 1.c.  5523 Instrument Repair Technician 2.  Headquarters Marine Corps (HQMC) Communication Directorate (CD), Fleet Marine Band Program will convene the FY26 55XX PMOS Selection  Board at HQMC on or about 13 April 2026. The application deadline is 30 March 2026.  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).  Additionally, a Letter of Recommendation from a current Production Manager (PMOS 5522),  or Instrument Repair Technician (PMOS 5523), to align with the PMOS for which applying will be required for 5522 and 5523.  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.  With the exception of "Kimigayo," all videos must be from an actual ceremony. 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,” Japanese National Anthem, “Kimigayo,” from the podium with a baton, and a video of applicant drum majoring a band through a Pass in Review ceremony. Videos must focus on the ensemble leader.  With the exception of  "Kimigayo," all video must be from an actual ceremony. 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. 4.e.  5523 (Instrument Repair Technician): Submission of board data  sheet listing instrument repair experience relative to the position. 5.  Use DoD SAFE to upload recordings. https://safe.apps.mil/ Email package items to [email protected] and [email protected] 6.  Release authorized by Col John O. Caldwell, Director of Communication, Communication Directorate, Headquarters Marine Corps.//