DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS
2000 NAVY PENTAGON
WASHINGTON, DC 20350-2000
OPNAVINST 5450.346A
DNS
23 Feb 2015
OPNAV INSTRUCTION 5450.346A
From: Chief of Naval Operations
Subj: MISSION, FUNCTIONS AND TASKS OF THE U.S. NAVY BAND
Ref: (a) OPNAVINST 5400.44A
(b) DoD Directive 5410.18 of 20 November 2001
(c) DoD Instruction 5410.19 of 13 November 2001
(d) SECNAVINST 5720.44C
(e) NAVPERS 15660D, Navy Military Personnel Manual
Encl: (1) Assigned Local Control of Fleet and Area Bands
(2) Functions and Tasks of the U.S. Navy Band
1. Purpose. To issue mission, functions and tasks of the U.S.
Navy Band, Washington, D.C., per reference (a). This revision
reflects the realignment of all Navy music assets from Navy
Personnel Command to U.S. Navy Band. This instruction is a
complete revision and should be reviewed in its entirety.
2. Cancellation. OPNAVINST 5450.346 and BUPERSINST 5450.37E.
3. Mission. To provide musical support to the President of the
United States, the Department of the Navy (DON), and other
senior military and government officials. Through ceremonies,
national and regional tours, public concerts, and recordings,
the U.S. Navy Band inspires patriotism, elevates esprit de
corps, enhances Navy awareness and public relations, supports
recruiting and retention efforts, preserves the Nation’s musical
heritage, and projects a positive image at home and abroad.
4. Definition. Official Navy bands are defined as follows:
a. U.S. Navy Band (178 personnel)
b. U.S. Naval Academy Band (35 personnel)
c. Major command band (52 personnel)
d. Large fleet band (45 personnel)
