e.
The unit commanders immediately face about and command their units (in sequence from left to
right) to "ATTENTION" and then face about. When the last unit is at attention, the adjutant directs
"SOUND ADJUTANT'S CALL".
f.
The band commander signals INSTRUMENTS UP and conducts Adjutant's Call. The adjutant
moves to his post.
g.
If the troops are on the ready line the band commander directs the band into a march when the unit
commander at the immediate left of the band commands "FORWARD, MARCH". The music
continues until the last unit is on the final line.
NOTE: If the troops are on the final line prior to the start of the review, a march is not played immediately
following Adjutant's Call.
h.
When all units are on the final line and have halted, the band commander signals CUT OFF. The
units are at parade rest. The band commander brings the band to PARADE REST.
i.
The adjutant directs "BRING YOUR UNITS TO ATTENTION". The band comes to attention on
the command of the unit commander at the immediate left of the band.
j.
The commander of troops and his staff move to their post facing the troops. The adjutant directs
"BRING YOUR UNITS TO PRESENT ARMS". The band commander and drum major SALUTE
on the command of the unit commander at the immediate left of the band.
k.
The adjutant presents the command to the commander of troops and then takes his post.
l.
The commander of troops directs "BRING YOUR UNITS TO ORDER ARMS". The band
commander and drum major terminate their salutes on the command of the unit commander at the
immediate left of the band.
m. If the reviewing officer has not taken his post, the commander of troops directs "BRING YOUR
UNITS TO PARADE REST". The commander of troops directs "BRING YOUR UNITS TO
ATTENTION" before the reviewing officer arrives.
6.
Presentation and Honors.
a.
When the reviewing officer has halted at his post, the commander of troops faces about and directs
"BRING YOUR UNITS TO PRESENT ARMS". Unit commanders face about and command
"PRESENT, ARMS"; face to the front; and salute.
b.
If honors are required, the band commander signals INSTRUMENTS UP when the unit commander
at the immediate left of the band commands "PRESENT, ARMS". The drum major SALUTES.
NOTE: If a ceremony has a large number of troops participating, the band commander may signal
INSTRUMENTS UP on the command of the last unit commander.
c.
When all units have completed this movement, the commander of troops faces about and commands
his staff and himself to "PRESENT, ARMS".
d.
The salute of the commander of troops is the signal for the band to play the required number of
ruggles and flourishes followed by the appropriate honors march as prescribed in AR 600-25. If
used, the salute battery also renders honors on the first note of the music.
NOTE: If the reviewing officer is not entitled to honors, the band commander and drum major SALUTE on
the command of the unit commander at the immediate left of the band.
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