Term
| What is the purpose of the musician enlistment option program (MEOP)? |
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Definition
| to attract competent civilian instrumentalists into the Marine Corps musical units |
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Term
| What are the eligibility requirements for the musician enlistment option program (MEOP)? |
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Definition
The eligibility requirements are:
-Meet mental requirements outlined in MCO P1100.27
Moral
-No special requirements must meet enlistment standards outlined in MCO P1100.27 (MPPM)
Physical
-No special requirements meet enlistment standards outlined in MCO P1100.27 (MPPM)
Other
-Applicant must pass an instrumental audition with a minimum score of 2.70 and demonstrate their musical proficiency IAW MCO 1130.54E
-Tier 1 high school grad or senior
-AFQT of 31 and a GT score of 100 minimum |
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Term
| What are the responsibilities of the district musician technical assistant (MTA)? |
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Definition
| responsible for arranging instrumental auditions for possible MEOP applicants and evaluating them on skill. |
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Term
| What are the promotion incentives for the musician enlistment option program (MEOP)? |
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Definition
Promotional incentives are:
-PFC on AFADBD
-LCPL after 6 months
-Cpl after 24 months
-Sgt after 36 months, for applicants who possess a baccalaureate degree or higher on enlistment |
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Term
| What are the geographical assignment incentives for the musician enlistment option program (MEOP)? |
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Definition
| Geographical enlistment options are available to those with a 3.0 or higher on the music audition and may choose one of three locations |
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Term
| What type of training is received with the musician enlistment option program (MEOP)? |
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Definition
Training for those in the MEOP program is:
-3.0 or higher are exempt from attending the “A” course
-Under 3.0 will attend “A” school a formal school for musicians |
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Term
| What is the location for the training for the musician enlistment option program (MEOP)? |
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Definition
| The location is Naval Amphibious Base, Little Creek, Norfolk, VA |
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Term
| What is the length of training for the musician enlistment option program (MEOP)? |
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Definition
| The length of the school is six(6) months |
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