Why do militaries have bands?
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They also play a heavy role in "ceremonial" parts of the military. Funerals, weddings, etc.
As far as fighting, they are normal military personnel. The US attaches it's band to military headquarters, and it is the responsibility of this band to provide protection for HQ.
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Bands also served useful purposes during wartime. Drummers were there to keep up the beat during a march. That is critical when tens of thousands of soldiers are marching, so they keep the same speed and don't run into each other, creating an "accordion effect" which slows down marches.
Bugles have also been a part of military history. They were there to signal troops across the battlefield regarding charges, retreats, wake-up calls, etc.
To be in a military band, you obviously have to be in the military. So if the situation gets very bad, the band can fight with the rest of the military.
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Military bands , as opposed to individual musicians, have probably always served to train the musicians and for ceremonial purposes. Military music is also used to raise the moral of troops, and military bands have for many years had their marches and anthems etc broadcast to the troops by radio.
It has been a long time since military musicians played a direct role on the battlefield. The best known exception in recent times was during WWII. The Scottish Highland regiments were led into battle by their bagpipers. The effect on both sides morale during the dawn attack is said to have been as intended.
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