Marine 17 Parades Flashcards

1
Q

At what time does the Pre-parade serenade take place?

A

15 minutes before the parade.

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2
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Where is the band located during the Pre-parade serenade?

A

In front of the reviewing stand.

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Where and when does the band move from the Pre-parade serenade position?

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5 minutes before the ceremony the band moves to its position on the right of line, countermarches and halts.

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4
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What command will the Adjutant use to cue the band to play for the movement of colors?

A

March On The Colors

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5
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What command will the Adjutant use to cue the band to play the National Anthem?

A

Present Arms

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6
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What are the only two musical selections played for the colors?

A

The National Anthem
or
To the Color

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7
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What command will the Adjutant use to cue the band to march down the line of troops and then countermarch back to their original position after the Anthem is complete?

A

Sound Off

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8
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What command will the Adjutant use to cue the band to play during the Officers movement to the center of the parade field?

A

Officers - Center - March

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When will the band stop playing for the Officers movement?

A

When all officers and guides have returned to their posts, and gone to the order.

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What command will the Adjutant use to cue the band to perform honors?

A

Present, Arms

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The Commander of troops will say Pass In Review, and then Right, Face. What will the band do on this command?

A

The band will move in to position on the line of march.

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12
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After the Commander of troops commands Right Shoulder Arms, what action will the drum major take?

A

The drum major will raise the mace in a high carry position. This lets the Commander of troops know that the band is ready to march in Review.

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13
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The Commander of troops says Forward, March. What action will the band take?

A

The band steps off to Semper Fidelis.

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14
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What action does the drum major take when passing the reviewing area?

A

They execute eyes right and salute for the band.

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After clearing the reviewing area, where is the band positioned?

A

They march to a position 30 paces from the reviewing area, centered on the reviewing officer..

They continue to play march music.

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16
Q

What will the band play as the last company executes eyes right?

A

Special music requests, followed by Marines Hymn.

17
Q

As the band plays Marines Hymn, what will the drum major execute?

A

He will salute the reviewing officer.

18
Q

Where does the band go after Marines Hymn?

A

They march forward toward the reviewing stand, turn left and march off the field.

19
Q

For Regimental Parades, when trooping the line, after Sound Off, what two groups will the band pass between?

A

The battalion commanders and the regimental Adjutant.

20
Q

What is played for morning/evening formation after the battalion is presented to the commander of troops?

A

Morning:
Attention and Anthem (flag is raised during music)

Evening:
Attention, Retreat and Anthem
(Flag is lowered during music)

21
Q

What is the procedure for Sound Off if the band does not march?

A

Morning Colors:
-After the band’s 2nd Sound off, First Call then the Anthem.

Evening Colors:
-After the band’s 2nd Sound Off, Retreat then the Anthem.