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Mack McLaughlin

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Audio Job Vacancy
« on: March 31, 2014, 10:58:25 PM »

I don't post here often, but thought I would put an ad out for an audio position with the US Army Field Band.   

http://www.armyfieldband.com/pages/vacancy/audio.html

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Re: Audio Job Vacancy
« Reply #1 on: April 01, 2014, 03:37:39 AM »

Between the ages of 17 and 37, which is the age bracket for enlistment.
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Re: Audio Job Vacancy
« Reply #2 on: April 01, 2014, 11:19:48 AM »

Between the ages of 17 and 37, which is the age bracket for enlistment.


I thought enlistment ended at 34?


Doesn't matter cause I'm too fat anyway.
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Re: Audio Job Vacancy
« Reply #3 on: April 02, 2014, 01:09:07 AM »

How do Army positions like this work?  How "in the army" would I be if I had this job?
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Re: Audio Job Vacancy
« Reply #4 on: April 02, 2014, 10:16:14 AM »

How do Army positions like this work?  How "in the army" would I be if I had this job?

I would expect to be 100% 'in the Army', subject to all rules and regulations, and eligible for transfer to the front line if you screw up, piss off the wrong person, fails  drug test,... I also suspect it is unusual to promise a specific job to an enlistee (although this does look legit), I'd still read the enlistment papers carefully with a lawyer.

If you have the experience and want to go on tour for 4 or 5 years starting in a few months, it should be a great learning and travel experience.

Best of luck filling the job. I'm too old and won't even try to lift 80 lbs without a lever or fulcrum.
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Re: Audio Job Vacancy
« Reply #5 on: April 02, 2014, 02:28:19 PM »

How do Army positions like this work?  How "in the army" would I be if I had this job?

All the way, as in "We need more troops on the line.", "OK, send the fucking band."
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Re: Audio Job Vacancy
« Reply #6 on: April 02, 2014, 02:36:07 PM »

How do Army positions like this work?  How "in the army" would I be if I had this job?

"Every Marine a Rifleman".  Oh sorry, we're talking about the Army here ;-)

No disrespect intended, of course.....
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Re: Audio Job Vacancy
« Reply #7 on: April 02, 2014, 02:52:35 PM »

I haven't researched these posts in a while but I have in the past, additionally my college roommate is currently playing bass for America in one of the Army Bands, so I can't say definitively but if I remember correctly you are subject to pass basic training and meet all of the same requirements as everyone else. You will still have to practice at the range and participate in daily PT. Some bands will deploy, others will not. If you do get deployed the band is usually subject to a secondary mission like watching security cameras. Once you enlist and pass all of the tests you are in the band, I've never heard of any funny business to the contrary. It would a very extreme circumstance to ever see any action outside of the base your on getting attacked. Just what I remember, not necessarily the bible though.
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Re: Audio Job Vacancy
« Reply #8 on: April 02, 2014, 03:23:18 PM »

I haven't researched these posts in a while but I have in the past, additionally my college roommate is currently playing bass for America in one of the Army Bands, so I can't say definitively but if I remember correctly you are subject to pass basic training and meet all of the same requirements as everyone else. You will still have to practice at the range and participate in daily PT. Some bands will deploy, others will not. If you do get deployed the band is usually subject to a secondary mission like watching security cameras. Once you enlist and pass all of the tests you are in the band, I've never heard of any funny business to the contrary. It would a very extreme circumstance to ever see any action outside of the base your on getting attacked. Just what I remember, not necessarily the bible though.

My college roommate retired a Lt. Col. or Major as an Army band director.   It's about the safest duty you could find IMO.
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Re: Audio Job Vacancy
« Reply #9 on: April 02, 2014, 04:10:41 PM »

How do Army positions like this work?  How "in the army" would I be if I had this job?

I can answer some of these questions from first hand experience. I was a member of one of the special service Army Bands for 25 years. Now RETIRED. Yes, you must enlist in the Army, go through basic training and follow the rules of the Army. If you are able to get into one of the three special (Highest / best) bands you are guaranteed permanent duty assignment. I was in the same band, same location for my 25 years. There is no chance of going to the front line. Your job and training is with the band / organization. The negatives (for some) follow the rules. The benefits, work with great people, great music, education benefits, retirement plan and health benefits. I have a lifelong friends and memories from my experiences and would not have changed anything.  If you are just getting out of school and have an interest, check it out. Where else can you retire after 20 years at a job. Now I still perform and operate a small regional size sound company for my work.
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