The Military Band - Regimental Drum Major Association

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Figure 61. Pass in review position.
marks are to be made, or when the units are at (7) The bandmaster and drum major will
attention after remarks are made, the host (local execute EYES RIGHT and SALUTE when the drum
commander) directs PASS IN REVIEW. major reaches the "eyes right" marker which is
(3) When the commander of troops directs six steps in front of the reviewing officer. The
PASS IN REVIEW, the drum major gives the band will continue to play marching music withoral
command RIGHT, FACE; FORWARD, MARCH. The out interruption.
band is marched to a position that enables it to (8) When the last rank of the band has
move straight out on the route of march without cleared the reviewing stand by approximately six
changing direction. The drum major HALTS the steps, the band executes THREE consecutive LEFT
band and FACES it to the left. He then executes TURNS and HALTS facing and centered on the rethe
baton signal, PREPARE TO PLAY (fig. 14). viewing stand, allowing at least 12 steps between
(4) When the commander of the leading ele- the front rank of the band and the left flank of
ment of troops sees that the band is ready to step the marching troops (fig. 61).
off playing, he gives the command RIGHT (9) As the colors pass the reviewing stand,
TURN, MARCH. The drum major, at the com- the bandmaster and drum major execute the premand,
MARCH, executes the DOWN BEAT (para scribed SALUTES and come to the ORDER in cadence
69). The band steps off playing a march. with the reviewing officer while the band contin-
(5) The band follows the route prescribed ues to play marching music without interruption.
for Pass in Review in FM 22-5. For extended parades, note paragraph 41d.
(6) Honors will not be rendered at any time g. Conclusion.
during the march in review. (1) When the last element of troops has
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