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personal honors to flag officers (Admirals) of the United States Navy or the United States Coast .e. b 0xCE's :ACU Guard. This march will be played in cadence im- March Tempo mediately following the playing of ruffles and flourishes ((e), fig. 60). The General's March .* 6 may be used in lieu of the Flag Officer's March. d. To the Color. "To the Color" may be sounded .... ff by the bugler in lieu of The National Anthem of |ib - ' the United States ((c), fig. 60). e. Sound Off for Field Music Units. Because of ' .i~ >6 the bugle's limitations, it is not possible for the I F t, a . m . - m E .e- I ! field music unit to render the sound off using the i I -Li si 'rEsame harmonic progression of which the band is A capable. Accordingly, the field music unit is limi ited to one progression as indicated ((d), fig. 60). Figure 60-Continued. 128. Field Music Marches The physical characteristics of the bugle impose ately following the playing of ruffles and flour- certain limitations on its performance. Since these characteristics include definite limitations c. Flag Officer's March. The Flag Officer's in tonal compass, it is necessary that special March is played by Army bands when rendering music be provided for the field music units. 83
CHAPTER 7 CEREMONIES Section I. REVIEWS 129. General tant or the commander of troops, the following a. The following typographical format has will apply: been used to differentiate and clarify individual actions and procedures: (1) If the adjutant or the commander of troops gives the command directly, the bandmas- (1) Words in large capital letters indicate commands given by the commander of troops, the ter and the drum major execute the movements at this command. adjutant, or unit commander. (2) Words in small capital letters indicate commands or actions of the bandmaster or drum major, or band maneuvers requiring such actions. (2) If the adjutant or the commander of troops directs the command, the bandmaster and the drum major execute the movements at the command of the commander of the organization (3) Italicized words in text indicate music at the immediate left of the band. requirements. f. When a ceremony is conducted in honor of a b. A review is a military ceremony conducted for the following purposes: (1) To honor a visiting higher commander, official or dignitary. foreign official or dignitary entitled to honors, equivalent honors (salutes) are rendered in the manner prescribed in AR 600-25. (2) To present decorations, awards, or hon- 130. Sequence of Events ors and/or recognition to members of a com- a. Formation of Troops. The band is normally mand. (3) Permit a higher commander, official or dignitary to observe the state of training of a positioned on the final line 12 steps to the right of the marker for the right flank unit. The adjutant may assist in determining this location. The command. drum major forms, covers, and dresses the band c. A review consists of the following steps in the sequence the indicated: sequence indicated: (1) Formation of troops. (2) Presentation and honors. (para 46). The bandmaster receives the band (para 46). In his post near the left flank of the band, the adjutant directs SOUND ATTEN- (3) Inspection (may be omitted for decoration, award, or retirement ceremonies). (4) Honors to the Nation. (1) With the band at attention, the bandmaster executes PREPARE TO PLAY ((1) and (2), fig. 31) for the trumpet and percussion sections (5) Remarks (when appropriate). only, and conducts Attention, ((d), fig. 56), (6) March in review. (7) Conclusion. d. The following ceremonial activities may also be incorporated into a review when appropriate: (1) Retreat. pauses, and waits for the adjutant's command to sound adjutant's call. A sufficient time interval should elapse in order that troop commanders may have sufficient time to bring their troops to attention. When all units are at attention, the adjutant directs SOUND ADJUTANT'S CALL. (2) Decorations, award, or individual retirement with or without retreat. (3) Change of command, activation or inactivation of units with or without retreat. (2) The bandmaster conducts Adjutant's Call and pauses until guides are on the final line at which time the unit commander nearest the band will command FORWARD MARCH. e. When the bandmaster and the drum major execute movements at the command of the adju- (3) On this command, the band begins to play a march. 84
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CHAPTER 5 THE MARCHING BAND Section
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