Honor Ceremony and Training Guide

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  1. Types of Commands

Commands in drill and ceremony are categorized into two main types:

  • Preparatory Commands: These commands prepare the platoon for the Commands of Action. These commands prepare for the Command of Actions and the direction they will take.
  • Commands of Action: These commands signal the execution of the movement. Examples include These commands follow the preparatory commands and should be given in a sharp and clear tone.
  1. Basic Drill Movements
  • Attention: standing in place, while facing forward.
  • Parade Rest: Hands at ease behind the back, while facing forward, while in full attention.
  • At Ease: Relaxed stance; , hands at ease behind the back, allowed slight movement but not talking.
  • Present Arms: A salute, either with the hand or by rendering the rifle, or saber.
  • Order Arms: Returning from the present arms position to attention.
  • Right/Left Face: A 90-degree turn to the right or left, completed by pivoting.
  • About Face: A 180-degree turn to face the opposite direction.
  1. Dress, Cover, Interval, and Distance
  • Dress: Alignment of troops in a formation. Each soldier aligns themselves to their immediate right or left to maintain a straight line.
  • Cover: Alignment behind the person directly in front. Troops should align themselves with the person in front to maintain proper spacing.
  • Interval: The lateral space between troops. Standard interval is typically one 2 bricks length.
  • Distance: The space between ranks. Standard distance is usually about 3 bricks, enough to allow free movement.
  1. Unique Commands
  • Column Movements:
    • Column Right, March: The unit makes a 90-degree turn to the right.
    • Column Left, March: The unit makes a 90-degree turn to the left.
  • Flank Movements:
    • Right Flank, March: The unit turns 90 degrees to the right in unison and continues marching.
    • Left Flank, March: The unit turns 90 degrees to the left in unison and continues marching.
  • Counter March: A maneuver where the unit reverses its direction by doing a series of movements.
  • Close Interval: This command reduces the interval between troops, typically to about 2 bricks…
  • Extend Interval: This command increases the interval between troops, usually back to the standard arm’s length.
  1. Dress and Appearance
  • Uniforms: The correct uniform must be worn, and accurately maintained.
  • Covers: The cover corresponding with the uniform worn must be used.
  • Accessories: All gear prescribed by the Platoon Commander should be worn.
  1. Marching
  • Forward March: Begins the movement of the formation in the direction.
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