Additionally, the band will serve as representatives of the Brigade at activities off the Yard. In this secondary capacity, the Pipes and Drums support both the Academy's public relations and recruiting efforts. This support will be in the form of performances by either the full band, portions thereof, or solo bagpipers. The Pipes and Drums of the Brigade of Midshipmen will also provide any services as directed by the Superintendent of the Naval Academy or the Commandant of Midshipmen. Article II Membership Membership in the Pipes and Drums of the Brigade of Midshipmen will be limited to current and former members of the Brigade of Midshipmen and other active duty military personnel currently or previously assigned to the staff of the United States Naval Academy.
Active members form the performing pipe band.
The figure of 90 midshipmen allows for a performing band of 56 midshipmen and an additional 34 midshipmen under instruction learning to pipe, drum and dance. In addition, each midshipman will meet the administrative and physical fitness standards set by the Officer Representative and Midshipman Commander, and such musical and physical standards set by the musical and Highland Dance Instructors. These standards are listed in the Standard Operating Procedures of the Pipes and Drums of the Brigade of Midshipmen. Pending approval of the Commandant of Midshipmen, all Midshipmen Active Members will be sports exempt during the Fall, Winter and Spring intramural sports sets. Supporting membership is open to all former members of the Brigade of Midshipmen, and all current and former active duty military personnel who are, or have been, assigned to the staff of the United States Naval Academy.