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c. The battalion commander then commands REST, returns sword if so
armed, and inspects his staff and color guard. The staff members come to
attention without command, upon his approach, and execute order sword.
When he approaches the color guard, after inspecting the staff, the staff
members return sword and accompany him. The color guard is brought to
attention by the senior color bearer. The color guard may be dismissed
by the battalion commander as soon as inspected.
d. The battalion commander, beginning at the right of the line or at
the head of the column, inspects the arms, equipment, dress, and
appearance of the personnel in each company.
e. As the battalion commander approaches each company, its commander
calls it to attention, faces the front, and salutes. As soon as he has
been inspected, the company commander gives his unit REST, returns sword
if so armed, and accompanies the battalion commander during the
inspection. The inspection proceeds as described in paragraph 20-2.
f. The battalion commander may direct the company commanders to make
the detailed inspections of their own companies, in which case he will
usually spot check individuals throughout the battalion. In such a case,
all men react as described in paragraph 20-2b upon the approach of the
battalion commander. The battalion commander may also direct members of
his staff to inspect individual companies, in which case company
commanders react as described in paragraph 20-2.
g. After a company has been inspected, unless otherwise directed, it
may be marched from the field and dismissed.
h. When desired, the battalion commander may direct companies not
being inspected to stack arms, fall out, and await their turn in the
immediate vicinity. In this case, company commanders so instructed must
fall their men in and prepare for inspection in time so as not to delay
the entire inspection.
i. If the inspecting officer is other than the battalion commander,
the latter prepares the battalion for inspection in the same manner. Upon
the approach of the inspecting officer, he brings the battalion to
attention, faces the front, and salutes. After being personally
inspected, the commander gives the battalion REST, returns sword, and
accompanies the inspecting officer. The inspecting officer proceeds as
previously prescribed for the battalion commander.
20-6. REGIMENTAL INSPECTION
Only in an exceptional situation will an entire regiment be
inspected in one formation. However, when held, the principles are the
same as for the battalion. The regiment may be formed in any manner
suitable to the available space and ground. Battalions are prepared for
inspection as described in paragraph 20-5. Upon the approach of the
inspecting officer, each battalion commander brings his unit to attention
and salutes. Battalion inspection then follows.
20-7. INSPECTION OF QUARTERS OR CAMP
a. General.
In quarters, the men stand near their respective bunks uncovered
and without equipment or arms. In camp or bivouac, they stand outside
their tents covered but without equipment or arms. If inspection of
individual equipment and/or clothing has been ordered, each man arranges
the required articles as described in current directives.
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