Musician (MU)

Musician (United States Navy) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Redirected from Musician (US Navy) ) Musician Rating insignia Issued by: United States Navy Type Enlisted rating Abbreviation MU Specialty Administration Musician (abbreviated as MU ) is a United States Navy occupational rating . Musicians perform on one or more designated instruments to provide musical services onboard ships and at Armed Forces bases to inspire patriotism , elevate esprit de corps , enhance retention, and foster pride in the Naval service; provide musical services off base that reinforce recruiting efforts; provide musical services to the general public, therefore increasing community awareness, promoting respect, and enhancing the reputation of the Navy; and perform other musical skills as may be required in performance of the rating. [ 1 ] See also List of United States Navy ratings United States Navy Band Navy Music Program #The United States Navy Band Fleet bands Navy School of Music United States Naval Academy Band References "Navy enlisted manpower and personnel classifications" . Bureau of Naval Personnel . US Navy . Retrieved 2007-01-11 .