KJAWGs0A 2 j N FM 28-5 BASIC FIELD MANUAL THE BAND CHANGCES WAR DEPARTMENT, No. J WASHINGTON, April 22, 1942. FM 28-5, March 31, 1941, is changed as follows: · 1. MIssioN.-Military bands provide a powerful mea to commanding officers for stimulating and maintaining the m o4.j their units. Good bands contribute directly to the con tment and well-being of the troops. Band personnel may be tablyk" employed in the performance of those combat duties fich,: their arms and training fit them. It follows, theref that "' bands, as military units, must maintain high standardo ltary efficiency, and that their musical performance bet -J characterized by its excellence and by its spirit. Spfificly,e the missions of the band area. To participate in and to furnish the desired music at military formations. b.
DesignationFM 28-5
EditionJan 1941
StatusSuperseded
Pages90
FunctionOther
CollectionHistoric
Public domain (U.S. Government work)