Joining the 38th ID Band

Mission

The 38th Infantry Division Band represents the Indiana National Guard with honor by maintaining its standing as the most visible, most requested unit in the state, averaging more than 100 missions per year.

Our mission is to promote the Army and our national interests, enable commanders to shape the environment to accomplish their mission, and set the conditions that lead to trust and confidence in America’s Army and its readiness to conduct operations in peacetime, conflict, and war.

Our priority is to boost morale, foster civic engagement, and showcase the professionalism and talent of the Citizen-Soldier.”

How to Join

Any musician, male or female, between the ages of 17 and 35, who meets Army enlistment standards and who can pass a pre-arranged audition with the commander/bandmaster is eligible for acceptance. An Indiana National Guard recruiter will arrange the audition by contacting the band staff. Auditions are held at Stout Field in Indianapolis.

Talk to a Recruiter