The Army recently changed this MOS from 02S to 42S.

Major duties. The Special Band Member performs as a musician or in direct support of the mission of The U.S. Army Band, U.S. Army Field Band, U.S. Military Academy Band, or the 3rd Infantry (The Old Guard) Fife and Drum Corps. Use of skill 42S is restricted to the special bands only. Note: Band is a special enlistment program. Applicants must pass a very rigorous audition process to enlist in the Army Band specialty. See also MOS 42R.

(1) Skill Level 2. Performs as instrumentalist or vocalist in field music detachment of special band, or as technician in special band support activities.

Sub-Specialties.

Cornet or Trumpet Player
Baritone or Euphonium Player
French Horn Player
Trombone Player
Tuba Player
Flute or Piccolo Player
Oboe Player
Clarinet Player
Bassoon Player
Saxophone Player
Percussion Player
Keyboard Player
Guitar Player
Electric Bass Guitar Player

Physical demands rating and qualifications for initial award of MOS. The band member must possess the following qualifications:

(1) A physical demands rating of light for Cornet or Trumpet Player, French Horn Player, Flute or Piccolo Player, and Clarinet Player and medium for Baritone or Euphonium Player, Trombone Player, Tuba Player. Oboe Player. Bassoon Player, Saxophone Player, Percussion Player, Keyboard Player, Guitar Player and Electric Bass Guitar Player.
(2) A physical profile of 222222.

(3) Meet qualifications listed in AR 614-200 or the civilian acquired skills criteria listed in AR 601-210.

Additional skill identifiers. ASIs for any 02 series MOS are:
ENLISTED ADDITIONAL SKILL IDENTIFIERS (ASI)

ASI identify specialized skills, qualifications, and requirements that age closely related to and are in addition to those inherent to the MOS. ASts are authorized for use only with designated MOS and will be listed in each specification for such MOS. ASI are primarily used to identify skills requiring formal school training or civilian certification, Specialized skills identified by the ASI include operation and maintenance of specific weapon systems and subsystems, computer programming languages, proce dures, analytical methods, animal handing techniques, and similar required skills that are too restrictive in scope to make up an MOS.

(1) C1--MACOM Band Qualified.
(2) P5--Master Fitness Trainer.

(3) 2S--Battle Staff Operations (skill level 3 and above).

(4) 4A--Reclassification Training.

Information derived from Army Pamplet 611-21