Musicians. (a) During the annual encampment, and on every duty on parade ordered by the Commanding General, there shall be allowed and paid for each day of service: (1) To each member of the regularly enlisted bands, $4; (2) To the chief musicians, $8; and (3) To the principal musicians, $6. (b) In the event there is no enlisted band or field music, or not a sufficient number of either, the Commanding General may authorize the employment of such as he may deem necessary for the occasion; provided, that the total pay of the enlisted musicians shall not in any event exceed the rates authorized by this section. (Mar. 1, 1889, 25 Stat. 780, ch. 328, § 56; Feb. 18, 1909, 35 Stat. 635, ch. 146, § 64.) Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 39-703. 1973 Ed., § 39-803.
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