Marine 22 Honors Flashcards
What is the minimum number of platoons required to have a band and colors present for honors?
Two platoons
What position does the band take prior to the arrival of the visiting personage?
On line, and to the right of the honor guard
What will the band play upon the first appearance of the visiting personage?
Sounds attention
What is the cue for the band to play honors for the visiting personage?
The Commander of the honor guard commands Present Arms. Then he will about face, and present sword.
*If guns are fired, it will be after musical honors
Where does the Inspection of troops begin?
The right front of the band and proceeds along the line of platoons.
When does the band begin playing during the Inspection?
As soon as the commander of the honor guard, the personage and the party step off in the direction of the band.
When does the band stop playing during the Inspection?
After the visiting personage finishes the inspection, they will salute the commander of the honor guard. The Commander will then go to order sword. This is the sign for the band to stop playing.
After the Inspection, Pass in Review will begin with the command Forward March. At what distance from the visiting personage will the drum major execute eyes right?
When the band is 6 paces from the visiting personage.
*Ready front is executed when the band is 6 paces past the visiting personage.
Where will the band be positioned after they have passed the visiting personage during the Pass In Review?
The band will move to approximately 12 paces from the left flank of the marching units.
*3 left turns so the band will be facing the visiting personage
What would the visiting personage say to the commander of the honor guard if he wants to skip or abbreviate the inspection and move directly to the review?
March the Guard in Review, Sir.
Next, the commander of the honor guard will say Pass in Review. What would the band do in this situation?
The band changes direction on the line of march and halts.
