The Military Band - Regimental Drum Major Association

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 band-
master 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.
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