CEREMONIES.
_General Rules for Ceremonies._
708. The order in which the troops of the various arms are arranged
for ceremonies is prescribed by Army Regulations.
When forming for ceremonies the companies of the battalion and the
battalions of the regiment are posted from right to left in line and
from head to rear in column, in the order of rank of their respective
commanders present in the formation, the senior on the right or at the
head.
The commander faces the command; subordinate commanders face to the
front.
709. At the command _present arms_, given by the colonel, the
lieutenant colonel and the colonel's staff salute; the major's staff
salute at the major's command. Each staff returns to the carry or
order when the command _order arms_ is given by its chief.
710. At the _assembly_ for a ceremony companies are formed on their
own parades and informally inspected.
At _adjutant's call_, except for ceremonies involving a single
battalion, each battalion is formed on its own parade, reports are
received, and the battalion presented to the major. At the second
sounding of _adjutant's call_ the regiment is formed.
_REVIEWS._
_General Rules._
711. The adjutant posts men or otherwise marks the points where the
column changes direction in such manner that its flank in passing will
be about 12 paces from the reviewing officer.
The post of the reviewing officer, usually opposite the center of the
line, is indicated by a marker.
Officers of the same or higher grade, and distinguished personages
invited to accompany the reviewing officer, place themselves on his
left; their staffs and orderlies place themselves respectively on the
left of the staff and orderlies of the reviewing officer; all others
who accompany the reviewing officer place themselves on the left of
his staff, their orderlies in rear. A staff officer is designated to
escort distinguished personages and to indicate to them their proper
positions.
712. While riding around the troops, the reviewing officer may direct
his staff, flag, and orderlies to remain at the post of the reviewing
officer, or that only his personal staff and flag shall accompany him;
in either case the commanding officer alone accompanies the reviewing
officer. If the reviewing officer is accompanied by his entire staff,
the staff officers of the commander place themselves on the right of
the staff of the reviewing officer.
The reviewing officer and others at the reviewing stand salute the
color as it passes; when passing around the troops, the reviewing
officer and those accompanying him salute the color when passing in
front of it.
The reviewing officer returns the salute of the commanding officer of
the troops only. Those who accompany the reviewing officer do not
salute. (_C.I.D.R., Nos. 4 and 6._)
713. In passing in review, each staff salutes with its commander.
(_C.I.D.R., Nos. 2 and 4._)
714. After saluting the reviewing officer, the commanding officer of
the troops turns out of the column, takes post on the right of the
reviewing officer, and returns saber; the members of his staff
accompanying him take post on the right of the reviewing officer's
staff and return saber. When the rear element of his command has
passed, without changing his position, the commanding officer of the
troops salutes the reviewing officer; he and the members of his staff
accompanying him then draw saber and rejoin his command. The
commanding officer of the troops and the members of his staff are the
only ones who turn out of the column.
(_C.I.D.R., No. 10._)
715. If the person reviewing the command is not mounted, the
commanding officer and his staff on turning out of the column after
passing the reviewing officer dismount preparatory to taking post. In
such case, the salute of the commanding officer, prior to rejoining
his command, is made with the hand before remounting.
716. When the rank of the reviewing officer entitles him to the honor,
each regimental color salutes at the command _present arms_, given or
repeated by the major of the battalion with which it is posted; and
again in passing in review.
717. The band of an organization plays while the reviewing officer is
passing in front of and in rear of the organization.
Each band, immediately after passing the reviewing officer, turns out
of the column, takes post in front of and facing him, continues to
play until its regiment has passed, then ceases playing and follows in
rear of its regiment; the band of the following regiment commences to
play as soon as the preceding band has ceased.
While marching in review but one band in each brigade plays at a time,
and but one band at a time when within 100 paces of the reviewing
officer.
718. If the rank of the reviewing officer entitles him to the honor,
the band plays the prescribed _national air_ or the field music sounds
_to the color_, _march_, _flourishes_, or _ruffles_ when arms are
presented. When passing in review at the moment the regimental color
salutes, the musicians halted in front of the reviewing officer, sound
_to the color_, _march_, _flourishes_, or _ruffles_. (_C.I.D.R., No.
6._)
719. The formation for review may be modified to suit the ground, and
the _present arms_ and the ride around the line by the reviewing
officer may be dispensed with.
720. If the post of the reviewing officer is on the left of the
column, the troops march in review with the guide left; the commanding
officer and his staff turn out of the column to the left, taking post
as prescribed above, but to the left of the reviewing officer; in
saluting, the captains give the command: 1. _Eyes_, 2. _LEFT_.
721. Except in the review of a single battalion, the troops pass in
review in quick time only.
722. In reviews of brigades or larger commands, each battalion, after
the rear has passed the reviewing officer 50 paces, takes the double
time for 100 yards in order not to interfere with the march of the
column in rear; if necessary, it then turns out of the column and
returns to camp by the most practicable route; the leading battalion
of each regiment is followed by the other units of the regiment.
723. In a brigade or larger review a regimental commander may cause
his regiment to stand _at ease_, _rest_, or _stack arms_ and _fall
out_ and _resume attention_, so as not to interfere with the ceremony.
724. When an organization is to be reviewed before an inspector junior
in rank to the commanding officer, the commanding officer receives
the review and is accompanied by the inspector, who takes post on his
left.
_Battalion Review._
725. The battalion having been formed in line, the major faces to the
front; the reviewing officer moves a few paces toward the major and
halts; the major turns about and commands: 1. _Present_, 2. _ARMS_,
and again turns about and salutes.
The reviewing officer returns the salute; the major turns about,
brings the battalion to order arms, and again turns to the front.
The reviewing officer approaches to about 6 paces from the major, the
latter salutes, takes post on his right, and accompanies him around
the battalion. The band plays. The reviewing officer proceeds to the
right of the band, passes in front of the captains to the left of the
line and returns to the right, passing in rear of the file closers and
the band.
On arriving again at the right of the line, the major salutes, halts,
and when the reviewing officer and staff have passed moves directly to
his post in front of the battalion, faces it, and commands: 1. _Pass
in review_, 2. _Squads right_, 3. _MARCH_.
At the first command the band changes direction if necessary, and
halts.
At the third command, given when the band has changed direction, the
battalion moves off, the band playing; without command from the major
the column changes direction at the points indicated, and column of
companies at full distance is formed successively to the left at the
second change of direction; the major takes his post 30 paces in front
of the band immediately after the second change; the band having
passed the reviewing officer, turns to the left out of the column,
takes post in front of and facing the reviewing officer, and remains
there until the review terminates.
The major and staff salute, turn the head as in _eyes right_, and look
toward the reviewing officer when the major is 6 paces from him; they
return to the carry and turn the head and eyes to the front when the
major has passed 6 paces beyond him.
Without facing about, each captain or special unit commander, except
the drum major, commands: 1. _Eyes_, in time to add, 2. _RIGHT_, when
at 6 paces from the reviewing officer, and commands _FRONT_ when at 6
paces beyond him. At the command _eyes_ the company officers armed
with the saber execute the first motion of present saber; at the
command _right_ all turn head and eyes to the right, the company
officers complete _present saber_ and the noncommissioned officers
armed with the saber execute the first motion of present saber; at the
command _front_ all turn head and eyes to the front, and officers and
noncommissioned officers armed with the saber resume the carry saber;
without arms in hand the first motion of the hand salute is made at
the command _right_ and the second motion not made until the command
_front_.
Noncommissioned staff officers, noncommissioned officers in command of
subdivisions, and the drum major salute, turn the head and eyes,
return to the front, resume the carry or drop the hand, at the points
prescribed for the major. Officers and dismounted noncommissioned
officers in command of subdivisions with arms in hand render the rifle
or saber salute. Guides charged with the step, trace, and direction do
not execute _eyes right_.
If the reviewing officer is entitled to a salute from the colors, the
regimental color salutes when at 6 paces from him, and is raised when
at 6 paces beyond him.
The major, having saluted, takes post on the right of the reviewing
officer, returns saber and remains there until the rear of the
battalion has passed, then salutes, draws saber, and rejoins his
battalion. The band ceases to play when the column has completed its
second change of direction after passing the reviewing officer.
(_C.I.D.R., Nos. 6 and 10._)
726. When the battalion arrives at its original position in column,
the major commands: 1. _Double time_, 2. _MARCH_.
The band plays in double time.
The battalion passes in review as before, except that in double time
the command _eyes right_ is omitted and there is no saluting except by
the major when he leaves the reviewing officer.
The review terminates when the rear company has passed the reviewing
officer; the band then ceases to play, and, unless otherwise directed
by the major, returns to the position it occupied before marching in
review, or is dismissed; the major rejoins the battalion and brings it
to _quick time_. The battalion then executes such movements as the
reviewing officer may have directed, or is marched to its parade
ground and dismissed.
Marching past in double time may, in the discretion of the reviewing
officer, be omitted; the review terminates when the major rejoins his
battalion.
727. At battalion review the major and his staff may be dismounted in
the discretion of the commanding officer.
_Regimental Review._
728. The regiment is formed in line or in line of masses.
In line the review proceeds as in the battalion, substituting
"colonel" for "major" and "regiment" for "battalion."
To march the regiment in review, the colonel commands: _PASS IN
REVIEW_. The band changes direction, if necessary, and halts. Each
major then commands: 1. _Squads right_, 2. _MARCH_.
The band marches at the command of the major of the leading battalion.
At the second change of direction each major takes post 20 paces in
front of his leading company.
The rear of the column having passed the reviewing officer, the
battalions, unless otherwise directed, are marched to their parades
and dismissed.
In line of masses, when the reviewing officer has passed around the
regiment, the colonel commands: _PASS IN REVIEW_. The band changes
direction, if necessary, and halts. The major of the right battalion
then commands: 1. _Column of squads, first company, squads right_, 2.
_MARCH_. At the third command the band and the leading company of the
right battalion move off. Each company and battalion in rear moves off
in time to follow at its proper distance.
729. The review of a small body of troops composed of different arms
is conducted on the principles laid down for the regiment. The troops
of each arm are formed and marched according to the drill regulations
for that arm.
_Review of Large Commands._
730. A command consisting of one regiment, or less, and detachments of
other arms is formed for review as ordered by the commanding officer.
The principles of regimental review will be observed whenever
practicable.
731. In the review of a brigade or larger command the _present arms_
and the ride around the line by the reviewing officer are omitted. The
troops form and march in the order prescribed by the commanding
officer.
_PARADES._
_General Rules._
732. If dismounted, the officer receiving the parade, and his staff,
stand at parade rest, with arms folded, while the band is sounding
off; they resume attention with the adjutant. If mounted, they remain
at attention.
733. At the command _report_, given by a battalion adjutant, the
captains in succession from the right salute and report: _A (_ or
_other) company, present_ or _accounted for_; or, _A (_or _other)
company, (so many) officers_ or _enlisted men absent_, and resume the
order saber; at the same command given by the regimental adjutant, the
majors similarly report their battalions.
_Battalion Parade._
734. At _adjutant's call_ the battalion is formed in line but not
presented. Lieutenants take their posts in front of the center of
their respective platoons at the captain's command for dressing his
company on the line. The major takes post at a convenient distance in
front of the center and facing the battalion.
The adjutant, from his post in front of the center of the battalion,
after commanding: 1. _Guides_, 2. _POSTS_, adds: 1. _Parade_, 2.
_REST_; the battalion executes parade rest. The adjutant directs the
band: _SOUND OFF_.
The band, playing in quick time, passes in front of the line of
officers to the left of the line and back to its post on the right,
when it ceases playing. At evening parade, when the band ceases
playing, _retreat_ is sounded by the field music and, following the
last note and while the flag is being lowered, the band plays the
_Star Spangled Banner_.
Just before the last note of retreat, the adjutant comes to attention,
and, as the last note ends, commands: 1. _Battalion_, 2. _ATTENTION_,
3. _Present_, 4. _ARMS_, and salutes, retaining that position until
the last note of the National Anthem. He then turns about and reports:
_Sir, the parade is formed_. The major directs the adjutant: _Take
your post, Sir_. The adjutant moves at a trot (if dismounted, in quick
time), passes by the major's right, and takes his post.
The major draws saber and commands: 1. _Order_, 2. _ARMS_, and adds
such exercises in the manual of arms as he may desire. Officers,
noncommissioned officers commanding companies or armed with the saber,
and the color guard, having once executed order arms, remain in that
position during the exercises in the manual.
The major then directs the adjutant: _Receive the reports, Sir_. The
adjutant, passing by the major's right, advances at a trot (if
dismounted, in quick time) toward the center of the line, halts
midway between it and the major, and commands: _REPORT_.
The reports received, the adjutant turns about, and reports: _Sir, all
are present or accounted for_; or _Sir, (so many) officers_ or
_enlisted men are absent_, including in the list of absentees those
from the band and field music reported to him by the drum major prior
to the parade.
The major directs: _Publish the orders, Sir_.
The adjutant turns about and commands: _Attention to orders_; he then
reads the orders, and commands: 1. _Officers_, 2. _CENTER_, 3.
_MARCH_.
At the command _center_, the company officers carry saber and face to
the center. At the command _march_, they close to the center and face
to the front; the adjutant turns about and takes his post.
The officers having closed and faced to the front, the senior
commands: 1. _Forward_, 2. _MARCH_. The officers advance, the band
playing; the left officer of the center or right center company is the
guide, and marches on the major; the officers are halted at 6 paces
from the major by the senior who commands: 1. _Officers_, 2. _HALT_.
They halt and salute, returning to the carry saber with the major. The
major then gives such instructions as he deems necessary, and
commands: 1. _Officers_, 2. _POSTS_, 3. _MARCH_.
At the command _posts_, company officers face about.
At the command _march_, they step off with guide as before, and the
senior commands: 1. _Officers_, 2. _HALT_, so as to halt 3 paces from
the line; he then adds: 1. _POSTS_, 2. _MARCH_.
At the command _posts_, officers face outward and, at the command
_march_, step off in succession at 4 paces distance, resume their
posts and order saber; the lieutenants march directly to their posts
in rear of their companies.
The music ceases when all officers have resumed their posts.
The major then commands: 1. _Pass in review_, 2. _Squads right_, 3.
_MARCH_, and returns saber.
The battalion marches according to the principles of review; when the
last company has passed, the ceremony is concluded.
The band continues to play while the companies are in march upon the
parade ground. Companies are formed in column of squads, without
halting, and are marched to their respective parades by their
captains.
When the company officers have saluted the major, he may direct them
to form line with the staff, in which case they individually move to
the front, passing to the right and left of the major and staff, halt
on the line established by the staff, face about, and stand at
attention. The music ceases when the officers join the staff. The
major causes the companies to pass in review under the command of
their first sergeants by the same commands as before. The company
officers return saber with the major and remain at attention.
(_C.I.D.R., No. 19._)
_Regimental Parade._
735. The regiment is formed in line or in line of masses; the
formation having proceeded up to, but not including the _present_, the
parade proceeds as described for the battalion, with the following
exceptions:
"Colonel" is substituted for "major," "regiment" for "battalion," in
the description, and "battalions" for "battalion" in the commands.
Lieutenants remain in the line of file closers.
After publishing the orders, the adjutant commands: 1. _Officers,
center_, 2. _MARCH_.
The company commanders remain at their posts with their companies.
The field and staff officers form one line, closing on the center. The
senior commands: 1. _Forward_, 2. _MARCH_.
The second major is the guide and marches on the colonel.
After being dismissed by the colonel, each major moves individually to
the front, turns outward, and followed by his staff resumes his post
by the most direct line. The colonel directs the lieutenant colonel to
march the regiment in review; the latter moves to a point midway
between the colonel and the regiment and marches the regiment in
review as prescribed. If the lieutenant colonel is not present the
colonel gives the necessary commands for marching the regiment in
review.
_ESCORTS._
_Escort of the Color._
736. The regiment being in line, or line of masses, the colonel
details a company, other than the color company, to receive and escort
the national color to its place. During the ceremony the regimental
color remains with the color guard at its post with the regiment.
The band moves straight to its front until clear of the line of field
officers, changes direction to the right, and is halted; the
designated company forms column of platoons in rear of the band, the
color bearer or bearers between the platoons.
The escort then marches without music to the colonel's office or
quarters and is formed in line facing the entrance, the band on the
right, the color bearer in the line of file closers.
The color bearer, preceded by the first lieutenant and followed by a
sergeant of the escort, then goes to obtain the color.
When the color bearer comes out, followed by the lieutenant and
sergeant, he halts before the entrance, facing the escort; the
lieutenant places himself on the right, the sergeant on the left of
the color bearer; the escort presents arms, and the field music sounds
_to the color_; the first lieutenant and sergeant salute.
Arms are brought to the order; the lieutenant and sergeant return to
their posts; the company is formed in column of platoons, the band
taking post in front of the column; the color bearer places himself
between the platoons; the escort marches in quick time, with guide
left, back to the regiment, the band playing; the march is so
conducted that when the escort arrives at 50 paces in front of the
right of the regiment, the direction of the march shall be parallel to
its front; when the color arrives opposite its place in line, the
escort is formed in line to the left; the color bearer, passing
between the platoons, advances and halts 12 paces in front of the
colonel.
The color bearer having halted, the colonel, who has taken post 30
paces in front of the center of his regiment, faces about, commands:
1. _Present_, 2. _ARMS_, resumes his front, and salutes; the field
music sounds _to the color_; and the color bearer executes the color
salute at the command _present arms_.
The colonel then faces about, brings the regiment to the order, at
which the color bearer resumes the carry and takes his post with the
color company.
The escort presents arms and comes to the order with the regiment, at
the command of the colonel, after which the captain forms it again in
column of platoons, and, preceded by the band, marches it to its
place, passing around the left flank of the regiment.
The band plays until the escort passes the left of the line, when it
ceases playing and returns to its post on the right, passing in rear
of the regiment.
The regiment may be brought to a rest when the escort passes the left
of the line. (_C.I.D.R., Nos. 6 and 19._)
737. Escort of the color is executed by a battalion according to the
same principles.
_Escorts of Honor._
738. Escorts of honor are detailed for the purpose of receiving and
escorting personages of high rank, civil or military. The troops for
this purpose are selected for their soldierly appearance and superior
discipline.
The escort forms in line, opposite the place where the personage
presents himself, the band on the flank of the escort toward which it
will march. On the appearance of the personage, he is received with
the honors due to his rank. The escort is formed into column of
companies, platoons or squads, and takes up the march, the personage
and his staff or retinue taking positions in rear of the column; when
he leaves the escort, line is formed and the same honors are paid as
before.
When the position of the escort is at a considerable distance from the
point where the personage is to be received, as for instance, where a
courtyard or wharf intervenes, a double line of sentinels is posted
from that point to the escort, facing inward; the sentinels
successively salute as he passes and are then relieved and join the
escort.
An officer is appointed to attend him and bear such communication as
he may have to make to the commander of the escort.
_Funeral Escort._
739. The composition and strength of the escort are prescribed in Army
Regulations.
The escort is formed opposite the quarters of the deceased; the band
on that flank of the escort toward which it is to march.
Upon the appearance of the coffin, the commander commands: 1.
_Present_, 2. _ARMS_, and the band plays an appropriate air; arms are
then brought to the order.
The escort is next formed into column of companies, platoons, or
squads. If the escort be small, it may be marched in line. The
procession is formed in the following order: 1. _Music_, 2. _Escort_,
3. _Clergy_, 4. _Coffin and pallbearers_, 5. _Mourners_, 6. _Members
of the former command of the deceased_, 7. _Other officers and
enlisted men_, 8. _Distinguished persons_, 9. _Delegations_, 10.
_Societies_, 11. _Civilians_. Officers and enlisted men (Nos. 6 and
7), with side arms, are in the order of rank, seniors in front.
The procession being formed, the commander of the escort puts it in
march.
The escort marches slowly to solemn music; the column having arrived
opposite the grave, line is formed facing it.
The coffin is then carried along the front of the escort to the grave;
arms are presented, the music plays an appropriate air; the coffin
having been placed over the grave, the music ceases and arms are
brought to the order.
The commander next commands: 1. _Parade_, 2. _REST_. The escort
executes _parade rest_, officers and men inclining the head.
When the funeral services are completed and the coffin lowered into
the grave the commander causes the escort to resume attention and fire
three rounds of blank cartridges, the muzzles of the pieces being
elevated. When the escort is greater than a battalion, one battalion
is designated to fire the volleys.
A musician then sounds _taps_.
The escort is then formed into column, marched in quick time to the
point where it was assembled, and dismissed.
The band does not play until it has left the inclosure.
When the distance to the place of interment is considerable, the
escort, after having left the camp or garrison, may march _at ease_ in
quick time until it approaches the burial ground, when it is brought
to attention. The music does not play while marching _at ease_.
In marching at attention, the field music may alternate with the band
in playing.
740. When arms are presented at the funeral of a person entitled to
any of the following honors, the band plays the prescribed _national
air_, or the field music sounds _to the color_, _march_, _flourishes_,
or _ruffles_, according to the rank of the deceased, after which the
band plays an appropriate air. The commander of the escort, in forming
column, gives the appropriate commands for the different arms.
(_C.I.D.R., No. 6._)
741. At the funeral of a mounted officer or enlisted man, his horse,
in mourning caparison, follows the hearse.
742. Should the entrance of the cemetery prevent the hearse
accompanying the escort till the latter halts at the grave, the column
is halted at the entrance long enough to take the coffin from the
hearse, when the column is again put in march. The Cavalry and
Artillery, when unable to enter the inclosure, turn out of the column,
face the column, and salute the remains as they pass.
743. When necessary to escort the remains from the quarters of the
deceased to the church before the funeral service, arms are presented
upon receiving the remains at the quarters and also as they are borne
into the church.
744. The commander of the escort, previous to the funeral, gives the
clergyman and pallbearers all needful directions.
INSPECTIONS.
_Company Inspection._
745. Being in line at a halt: 1. _Open ranks_, 2. _MARCH_.
At the command _march_ the front rank executes right dress; the rear
rank and the file closers march backward 4 steps, halt, and execute
right dress; the lieutenants pass around their respective flanks and
take post, facing to the front, 3 paces in front of the center of
their respective platoons. The captain aligns the front rank, rear
rank, and file closers, takes post 3 paces in front of the right
guide, facing to the left, and commands: 1. _FRONT_, 2. _PREPARE FOR
INSPECTION_.
At the second command the lieutenants carry saber; the captain returns
saber and inspects them, after which they face about, order saber, and
stand at ease; upon the completion of the inspection they carry saber,
face about, and order saber. The captain may direct the lieutenants to
accompany or assist him, in which case they return saber and, at the
close of the inspection, resume their posts in front of the company,
draw and carry saber.
Having inspected the lieutenants, the captain proceeds to the right of
the company. Each man, as the captain approaches him, executes
_inspection arms_.
The captain takes the piece, grasping it with his right hand just
above the rear sight, the man dropping his hands. The captain inspects
the piece, and, with the hand and piece in the same position as in
receiving it, hands it back to the man, who takes it with the left
hand at the balance and executes _order arms_.
As the captain returns the piece the next man executes _inspection
arms_, and so on through the company.
Should the piece be inspected without handling, each man executes
_order arms_ as soon as the captain passes to the next man.
The inspection is from right to left in front, and from left to right
in rear, of each rank and of the line of file closers.
When approached by the captain the first sergeant executes _inspection
saber_. Enlisted men armed with the pistol execute _inspection pistol_
by drawing the pistol from the holster and holding it diagonally
across the body, barrel up, and 6 inches in front of the neck, muzzle
pointing up and to the left. The pistol is returned to the holster as
soon as the captain passes.
Upon completion of the inspection the captain takes post facing to the
left in front of the right guide and on line with the lieutenants and
commands: 1. _Close ranks_, 2. _MARCH_.
At the command _march_ the lieutenants resume their posts in line; the
rear rank closes to 40 inches, each man covering his file leader; the
file closers close to 2 paces from the rear rank.
746. If the company is dismissed, rifles are put away. In quarters,
headdress and accouterments are removed and the men stand near their
respective bunks; in camp they stand covered, but without
accouterments, in front of their tents.
If the personal field equipment has not been inspected in ranks and
its inspection in quarters or camp is ordered, each man will arrange
the prescribed articles on his bunk, if in quarters or permanent camp,
or in front of his half of the tent, if in shelter tent camp, in the
same relative order as directed in paragraph 747.
The captain, accompanied by the lieutenants, then inspects the
quarters or camp. The first sergeant precedes the captain and calls
the men to attention on entering each squad room or on approaching the
tents; the men stand at attention but do not salute. (_C.I.D.R., No.
16._)
747. If the inspection is to include an examination of the equipment
while in ranks, the captain, after closing ranks, causes the company
to stack arms, to march backward until 4 paces in rear of the stacks
and to take intervals. He then commands: 1. _UNSLING EQUIPMENT_, 2.
_OPEN PACKS_.
At the first command, each man unslings his equipment and places it on
the ground at his feet, haversack to the front end of the pack 1 foot
in front of toes.
At the second command, pack carriers are unstrapped, packs removed and
unrolled, the longer edge of the pack along the lower edge of the
cartridge belt. Each man exposes shelter tent pins, removes meat can,
knife, fork, and spoon from the meat-can pouch, and places them on the
right of the haversack, knife, fork, and spoon in the open meat can;
removes the canteen and cup from the cover and places them on the left
side of the haversack; unstraps and spreads out haversack so as to
expose its contents; folds up the carrier to uncover the cartridge
pockets; opens same; unrolls toilet articles and places them on the
outer flap of the haversack; places underwear carried in pack on the
left half of the open pack, with round fold parallel with front edge
of pack; opens first-aid pouch and exposes contents to view. Special
articles carried by individual men, such as flag kit, field glasses,
compass, steel tape, notebook, etc., will be arranged on the right
half of the open pack. Each man then resumes the attention. Plate VI
shows the relative position of all articles except underwear and
special articles.
The captain then passes along the ranks and file closers as before,
inspects the equipment, returns to the right, and commands: _CLOSE
PACKS_.
Each man rolls up his toilet articles and underwear, straps up his
haversack and its contents, replaces the meat can, knife, fork, and
spoon, and the canteen and cup; closes cartridge pockets and first-aid
pouch; restores special articles to their proper receptacles; rolls up
and replaces pack in carrier; and, leaving the equipment in its
position on the ground, resumes the attention.
All equipments being packed, the captain commands: _SLING EQUIPMENT_.
The equipments are slung and belts fastened.
The captain then causes the company to assemble and take arms. The
inspection is completed as already explained.
(_C.I.D.R., No. 16._)
748. Should the inspector be other than the captain, the latter, after
commanding _front_, adds _REST_, and faces to the front. When the
inspector approaches, the captain faces to the left, brings the
company to attention, faces to the front, and salutes. The salute
acknowledged, the captain carries saber, faces to the left, commands:
_PREPARE FOR INSPECTION_, and again faces to the front.
The inspection proceeds as before; the captain returns saber and
accompanies the inspector as soon as the latter passes him.
_Battalion Inspection._
749. If there be both inspection and review, the inspection may either
precede or follow the review.
The battalion being in column of companies at full distance, all
officers dismounted, the major commands: 1. _Prepare for inspection_,
2. _MARCH_.
At the first command each captain commands: _Open ranks_.
At the command _march_ the ranks are opened in each company, as in the
inspection of the company.
The field musicians join their companies.
The drum major conducts the band to a position 30 paces in rear of the
column, if not already there, and opens ranks.
The major takes post facing to the front and 20 paces in front of the
center of the leading company. The staff takes post as if mounted. The
color takes post 5 paces in rear of the staff.
Field and staff officers senior in rank to the inspector do not take
post in front of the column but accompany him.
The inspector inspects the major, and, accompanied by the latter,
inspects the staff officers.
The major then commands: _REST_, returns saber, and, with his staff,
accompanies the inspector.
If the major is the inspector he commands: _REST_, returns saber, and
inspects his staff, which then accompanies him.
The inspector, commencing at the head of the column, then makes a
minute inspection of the color guard, the noncommissioned staff, and
the arms, accouterments, dress, and ammunition of each soldier of the
several companies in succession, and inspects the band.
The adjutant gives the necessary commands for the inspection of the
color guard, noncommissioned staff, and band.
The color guard and noncommissioned staff may be dismissed as soon as
inspected.
[Illustration: Plate VI.]
750. As the inspector approaches each company its captain commands: 1.
_Company_, 2. _ATTENTION_, 3. _PREPARE FOR INSPECTION_, and faces to
the front; as soon as inspected he returns saber and accompanies the
inspector. The inspection proceeds as in company inspection. At its
completion the captain closes ranks and commands: _REST_. Unless
otherwise directed by the inspector, the major directs that the
company be marched to its parade and dismissed.
751. If the inspection will probably last a long time the rear
companies may be permitted to stack arms and fall out; before the
inspector approaches they fall in and take arms.
752. The band plays during the inspection of the companies.
When the inspector approaches the band the adjutant commands: _PREPARE
FOR INSPECTION_.
As the inspector approaches him each man raises his instrument in
front of the body, reverses it so as to show both sides, and then
returns it.
Company musicians execute inspection similarly.
753. At the inspection of quarters or camp the inspector is
accompanied by the captain, followed by the other officers or by such
of them as he may designate. The inspection is conducted as described
in the company inspection.
_Regimental Inspection._
754. The commands, means, and principles are the same as described for
a battalion.
The colonel takes post facing to the front and 20 paces in front of
the major of the leading battalion. His staff takes post as if
mounted. The color takes post 5 paces in rear of the staff.
The inspector inspects the colonel and the lieutenant colonel, and,
accompanied by the colonel, inspects the staff officers.
The colonel then commands: _REST_, returns saber, and, with the
lieutenant colonel and staff, accompanies the inspector.
If the colonel is the inspector he commands: _REST_, returns saber,
and inspects the lieutenant colonel and staff, all of whom then
accompany him.
The inspector, commencing at the head of the column, makes a minute
inspection of the color guard, noncommissioned staff, each battalion
in succession, and the band.
On the approach of the inspector each major brings his battalion to
attention. Battalion inspection follows.
MUSTER.
_Regimental, Battalion, or Company Muster._
755. Muster is preceded by an inspection, and, when practicable, by a
review.
The adjutant is provided with the muster roll of the field, staff, and
band, the surgeon with the hospital roll; each captain with the roll
of his company. A list of absentees, alphabetically arranged, showing
cause and place of absence, accompanies each roll.
756. Being in column of companies at open ranks, each captain, as the
mustering officer approaches, brings his company to right shoulder
arms, and commands: _ATTENTION TO MUSTER_.
The mustering officer or captain then calls the names on the roll;
each man, as his name is called, answers _Here_ and brings his piece
to order arms.
After muster, the mustering officer, accompanied by the company
commanders and such other officers as he may designate, verifies the
presence of the men reported in hospital, on guard, etc.
757. A company may be mustered in the same manner on its own parade
ground, the muster to follow the company inspection.
HONORS AND SALUTES.
758. Further rules governing honors, courtesies, etc., are prescribed
in Army Regulations.
759. (1) Salutes shall be exchanged between officers and enlisted men
not in a military formation, nor at drill, work, games, or mess, on
every occasion of their meeting, passing near or being addressed, the
officer junior in rank or the enlisted man saluting first.
(2) When an officer enters a room where there are several enlisted
men, the word "attention" is given by some one who perceives him, when
all rise, uncover, and remain standing at attention until the officer
leaves the room or directs otherwise. Enlisted men at meals stop
eating and remain seated at attention.
(3) An enlisted man, if seated, rises on the approach of an officer,
faces toward him, stands at attention, and salutes. Standing he faces
an officer for the same purpose. If the parties remain in the same
place or on the same ground, such compliments need not be repeated.
Soldiers actually at work do not cease work to salute an officer
unless addressed by him.
(4) Before addressing an officer, an enlisted man makes the prescribed
salute with the weapon with which he is armed, or, if unarmed, with
the right hand. He also makes the same salute after receiving a reply.
(5) In uniform, covered or uncovered, but not in formation, officers
and enlisted men salute military persons as follows: With arms in
hand, the salute prescribed for that arm (sentinels on interior guard
duty excepted); without arms, the right-hand salute.
(6) In civilian dress, covered or uncovered, officers and enlisted men
salute military persons with the right-hand salute.
(7) Officers and enlisted men will render the prescribed salutes in a
military manner, the officer junior in rank, or the enlisted men,
saluting first. When several officers in company are saluted, all
entitled to the salute shall return it.
(8) Except in the field under campaign or simulated campaign
conditions, a mounted officer (or soldier) dismounts before addressing
a superior officer not mounted.
(9) A man in formation shall not salute when directly addressed, but
shall come to attention if at rest or at ease.
(10) Saluting distance is that within which recognition is easy. In
general, it does not exceed 30 paces.
(11) When an officer entitled to the salute passes in rear of a body
of troops, it is brought to attention while he is opposite the post of
the commander.
(12) In public conveyances, such as railway trains and street cars,
and in public places, such as theaters, honors and personal salutes
may be omitted when palpably inappropriate or apt to disturb or annoy
civilians present.
(13) Soldiers at all times and in all situations pay the same
compliments to officers of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and
Volunteers, and to officers of the National Guard as to officers of
their own regiment, corps, or arm of service.
(14) Sentinels on post doing interior guard duty conform to the
foregoing principles, but salute by presenting arms when armed with
the rifle. They will not salute if it interferes with the proper
performance of their duties. Troops under arms will salute as
prescribed in drill regulations. (_C.I.D.R., No. 17._)
760. (1) Commanders of detachments or other commands will salute
officers of grades higher than the person commanding the unit, by
first bringing the unit to attention and then saluting as required by
subparagraph (5), paragraph 759. If the person saluted is of a junior
or equal grade, the unit need not be at attention in the exchange of
salutes.
(2) If two detachments or other commands meet, their commanders will
exchange salutes, both commands being at attention.
(_C.I.D.R., No. 17._)
761. Salutes and honors, as a rule, are not paid by troops actually
engaged in drill, on the march, or in the field under campaign or
simulated campaign conditions. Troops on the service of security pay
no compliments whatever.
(_C.I.D.R., No. 17._)
762. If the command is in line at a halt (not in the field) and armed
with the rifle, or with sabers drawn, it shall be brought to _present
arms_ or _present sabers_ before its commander salutes in the
following cases: When the National Anthem is played, or when _to the
color_ or _to the standard_ is sounded during ceremonies, or when a
person is saluted who is its immediate or higher commander or a
general officer, or when the national or regimental color is saluted.
(_C.I.D.R., No. 17._)
763. At parades and other ceremonies, under arms, the command shall
render the prescribed salute and shall remain in the position of
salute while the National Anthem is being played; also at retreat and
during ceremonies when _to the color_ is played, if no band is
present. If not under arms, the organizations shall be brought to
attention at the first note of the National Anthem, _to the color_ or
_to the standard_, and the salute rendered by the officer or
noncommissioned officer in command as prescribed in regulations, as
amended herein.
(_C.I.D.R., Nos. 6 and 17._)
764. Whenever the National Anthem is played at any place when persons
belonging to the military service are present, all officers and
enlisted men not in formation shall stand at attention facing toward
the music (except at retreat, when they shall face toward the flag).
If in uniform, covered or uncovered, or in civilian clothes,
uncovered, they shall salute at the first note of the anthem,
retaining the position of salute until the last note of the anthem.
If not in uniform and covered, they shall uncover at the first note of
the anthem, holding the headdress opposite the left shoulder and so
remain until its close, except that in inclement weather the headdress
may be slightly raised.
The same rules apply when _to the color_ or _to the standard_ is
sounded as when the National Anthem is played.
When played by an Army band, the National Anthem shall be played
through without repetition of any part not required to be repeated to
make it complete.
The same marks of respect prescribed for observance during the playing
of the National Anthem of the United States shall be shown toward the
national anthem of any other country when played upon official
occasions.
(_C.I.D.R., No. 17._)
765. Officers and enlisted men passing the uncased color will render
honors as follows: If in uniform, they will salute as required by
subparagraph (5), paragraph 759; if in civilian dress and covered,
they will uncover, holding the headdress opposite the left shoulder
with the right hand; if uncovered they will salute with the right-hand
salute.
(_C.I.D.R., No. 17._)