6.
D. Drum Major
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7.
A. Two steps between ranks, one step between files
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8.
C. By locating the center file in an odd numbered front
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9.
A. Place them with bells projecting into the band
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10.
A. Maintain the correct distance between ranks of the band
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LESSON THREE
MARCHING MOVEMENTS
OVERVIEW
LESSON DESCRIPTION: In this lesson you will learn the marching movements and positions of the band
commander used to lead a band in drill or ceremony.
LEARNING OBJECTIVE: After completing this lesson, you will be able to identify the band
commander's movements to lead a band in drill or ceremony.
Given the information in this lesson.
CONDITIONS:
You will identify the band commander's movements required to lead a band in
ACTIONS:
drill or ceremony.
IAW with the information contained in this lesson.
STANDARDS:
The material contained in this lesson was derived from the following publications:
REFERENCES:
FM 12-50
FM 22-5
INTRODUCTION
In order for you to lead the band on the field, you must know every movement that a band commander is
required to perform as well as the movements of the drum major and bandmembers. This lesson includes: