In accordance with TC 3-21.5. An example of the commands of the Adjutant and the Commander of Troops
(1) At the directive Sound Off, the band plays three sound off chords. At the conclusion of the third chord, the band moves forward playing a march in quick time. The band executes a left turn to march across the front of the troops. At the left of the line of troops, the band countermarches and returns over the same ground to the right of the line. After the band has passed beyond the right of the troops, it executes a right turn, countermarches again, and halts in its original position.
(2) music and eliminated
limited).
NOTE:
When the band has halted, it ceases playing at the next convenient place in the again plays the three sound off chords. (Trooping the line by the band may be when ceremonies are conducted indoors during inclement weather and space is
Retreat, when scheduled, is integrated at this point. Upon completion of the sound off chords, the band pauses briefly and then plays retreat (by the trumpet section) without a command from the adjutant. Upon completion of retreat, the adjutant comes to Attention and directs BRING YOUR UNITS TO ATTENTION AND PRESENT ARMS. The commander and his staff assume Parade Rest, Attention, Present Arms, and Order Arms with the adjutant. The adjutant faces about and salutes. The adjutant’s Salute is the signal for the band to play “To the Color” or the National Anthem. At the conclusion of “To the Color” or the National Anthem, the adjutant comes to Order Arms, faces about, and directs BRING YOUR UNITS TO ORDER ARMS. After the last unit comes to Order Arms, the adjutant faces about.
c. Honors to the Nation. If retreat is not conducted, the adjutant (after the band has completed Sound Off) assumes the position of Attention and directs BRING YOUR UNITS TO ATTENTION AND PRESENT ARMS. Unit commanders assume the position of Attention, face about, and command Company, ATTENTION, Present, ARMS. They face about and salute. When all units are at Present Arms, the adjutant faces about and salutes.
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