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The Drill Pad
Army Drill |
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Manual of the Guidon
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General |
a. The
guidon is a company, battery, or troop
identification flag. It is present at all
unit formations unless otherwise directed
by the commander.
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armed with a rifle, the guidon bearer
slings the weapon behind his back with the
sling diagonally across his chest and the
muzzle end up and to the left (Figure
C-1). |
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| Figure C-1, Order Guidon |
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c. When
the unit is formed, the guidon bearer is
one step in front of and two (15-inch)
left steps to the right of and facing
the person forming the unit (the person
forming the unit is facing the
unit.) If the first sergeant forms the
unit, the guidon bearer steps forward
three steps on the command POST.
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d. To face
with the guidon, raise the ferrule one
inch off the marching surface by bending
the right elbow slightly. After executing
the movement, automatically lower the
ferrule to the order position. Keep
the staff vertical throughout the
movement.
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e.
Execute facing movements, marching
movements, present arms (present
guidon), and rest movements
with the unit. During manual of arms
movements, remain at order guidon
except for present arms (Figure
C-1).
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| f. When
in a line formation and the company is faced
to the right for a marching
movement, face to the right in marching,
assume the double time position and
double time from that position to a
position five steps forward of and
centered on the squad leaders of the first
platoon. If the company commander joins
the formation at the head of the column
(six steps in front of and centered on the
squad leaders), execute two left steps
(Figure C-6). |
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| Figure C-6, Double Time |
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NOTE: Execute raised guidon only on the
preparatory commands for Present,
ARMS; Eyes, RIGHT;
and on the preparatory command Order
of Order, ARMS
following the execution of present
arms and eyes right. Also
execute raised guidon on the
preparatory command Ready
of Ready, FRONT.
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| Order
Guidon |
At order
guidon (position of attention),
keep the ferrule on the marching surface
and touching the outside of the right
foot, opposite the ball of the right foot.
Hold the staff in the right hand in the
"U" formed by the fingers
(extended and joined pointing downward)
and thumb. Keep the right hand and arm
behind the staff. Rest the staff against
the hollow of the shoulder (Figure
C-1).
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| Rest
Positions |
a. On the
preparatory command Parade,
move the right hand up the staff until the
forearm is horizontal and grasp the staff
(1, Figure C-2). On
the command of execution REST,
thrust the staff straight forward keeping
the ferrule on the marching surface until
the arm is fully extended, and at the same
time, execute parade rest as in
individual drill (2,
Figure C-2).
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| Figure C-2, Parade Rest |
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b. Stand
at ease is the same as parade rest,
except that the eyes and head are turned
toward the commander.
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c.
Execute at ease and rest
with the guidon from the order guidon
position.
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| Carry
Guidon |
a. On the
preparatory command for marching
movements, execute carry guidon
from order guidon by
grasping the staff with the right hand and
raising it vertically six inches off the
marching surface. At the same time, reach
across the body (forearm horizontal) and
grasp the staff with the left hand (1,
Figure C-3). Hold the staff in
position with the left hand while sliding
the right hand down six inches, regrasping
the staff. On the command of execution MARCH,
return the left hand smartly to the left
side and simultaneously step off (2,
Figure C-3).
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| Figure C-3, Carry Position |
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b. To
resume order guidon from carry
guidon, let the staff slide through
the right hand until the ferrule touches
the marching surface.
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c. When double
timing, carry the guidon diagonally
across the body in the same manner as port
arms.
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Raised
Guidon |
On the
preparatory command Present
of Present, ARMS and Eyes
of Eyes, RIGHT, raise
the guidon vertically by grasping the
staff with the right hand. Raise the
guidon with the right hand while
simultaneously moving the left hand across
the body to guide the guidon (with palm to
the rear,(1, Figure C-4).
Keep raising the guidon until the right
hand is on line with the right shoulder.
Keep the right elbow into the side. Hold
the guidon in this position until the
command of execution is given (2,
Figure C-4).
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| Figure C-4, Raised Guidon |
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| Present
Guidon |
a. On the
preparatory commands for Present
ARMS and Eyes RIGHT,
execute raised guidon. On the
command of execution, lower the guidon to
the front using the right hand, keeping
the left hand in the same position as raised
guidon until the guidon is in the
horizontal position resting under the arm
pit. As soon as the staff is horizontal,
return the left hand sharply to the left
side (Figure C-5).
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| Figure C-5, Present Guidon |
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b. During
a review, execute eyes right as the
guidon is presented on the command of
execution RIGHT. Move the head and
eyes to the front as the guidon is raised
on the command Ready of Ready,
FRONT.
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c. On the
command Order of Order,
ARMS or Ready of Ready,
FRONT, regrasp the staff with the left
hand at its original position and execute raised
guidon. On the command of execution ARMS
or FRONT, lower the guidon back to
the carry or order position.
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| Guidon
Bearer’s Salute |
a.
When the guidon bearer (not in formation)
has to salute from the order
or carry position, the salute
is given with the left hand. Move the left
hand sharply to a position so that the
first joint of the forefinger is touching
the staff. The fingers and thumb are
extended and joined, palm down, wrist
straight, and forearm horizontal (Figure
C-7).
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| Figure C-7, Individual Salute |
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b. After
the salute is acknowledged, return
the left hand sharply to the side.
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| c. When
at double time (not in formation),
return to quick time, returning the
guidon to the carry position and
render the guidon salute as
previously described (subparagraph
a). Upon completing the salute
return to the carry position and
resume double time (Figure
C-6). |
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