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(3) Presentation of decorations may then be conducted. The
battalion (regiment) is then dismissed by the commander of troops. The
color guard and color company (battalion) return the colors.
c. Another type of formation is conducted in the same manner as a
ceremonial parade (see paragraphs 15-2 and 15-3), except that the march in
review is omitted. The following additional modifications may be made:
(1) The band may "Sound off" in place instead of marching. If
evening colors is part of the formation, "Retreat" is sounded after the
band’s second "Sound off", and the adjutant brings the command to
attention and to present arms. Then the flag is lowered while the
"National Anthem" is played. For a formation at morning colors, the
procedure is similar, except after the second "Sound off", the field music
sounds "First Call", then the adjutant brings the command to attention and
present arms for the flag to be raised while the "National Anthem" is
played. After colors, the adjutant may bring the troops to order arms and
then dismiss the command, or while troops are still at present arms
following colors, the adjutant presents the command to the commander of
troops.
(2) The commander of troops presents the command to the
battalion (regimental) commander. Then decorations may be presented as
prescribed in Chapter 14.
(3) On completion of the ceremony, the command is dismissed.
The color guard and color company return the colors.
d. In any of the above ceremonial formations, the battalion
(regimental) commander may act is both the commander of troops and the
reviewing officer. In this case, the following modifications are made:
(1) The adjutant presents the command to the battalion
(regimental) commander after the troops are formed. The presentation
normally made by the commander of troops to the reviewing officer is
omitted.
(2) During the presentation of decorations, the adjutant
performs those duties normally required of the commander of troops.
l5-6. STREET PARADES
a. Street parades are commanded by a person designated as Grand
Marshal. He appoints a chief of staff and aides, and he issues an order
concerning formation, movement, and dismissal of the parade. This order
includes:
(1) The names of his staff officers and when and where they
are to report to him.
(2) The assignment of organizations and their order in brigades
and divisions, and the names and assignment of brigade commanders and
marshals of divisions.
(3) The streets upon which the brigades and divisions are to
form, the direction their lines or columns face, where the right or head
of columns rest, and the width of the fronts of the subdivisions in
column.
(4) The times for each division to complete its forming and be
ready to march.
(5) The time and place at and from which the head of the parade
will move, the line of march, and the direction of guide.
(6) Honors to be paid during the march.
(7) Instructions for the dismissal of the parade.
(B) Instructions regarding uniform and equipment.
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