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1. Assemble 45 minutes prior to xxxxxx
2. Roll Call
3. Rifle Detail only (7)
4. Rifles will be loaded with 1 in the chamber, safety on.
5. Uniform is summer ceremonial with white duty belt and gloves
6. Fall In on sidewalk facing chairs (be at ease)
7. Safety off.
8. Upon Command: ( at start of Ceremony )
“Rifle Detail Attention”
“Parade Rest”
9. Upon Command: ( Marines Hymn ) (If played)
10. Upon command: ( for presentation of Colors) &/or (National Anthem)
a. “Rifle Detail Attention”
b. “Present Arms”
The steps to Present Arms from Attention are first to Port
Arms, then to Present Arms
c. “Order Arms”
d. “Parade Rest”
11. Upon command: ( for Rifle Salute )
a. “Rifle Detail Attention”
b. “Port Arms”
c. “Half Right Face”
d. “Ready” (step out with left foot)
e. “Aim” (bring rifle up to shoulder )
f. “Fire” ( come back to port )
g. “Aim” ( Bring rifle up to shoulder )
h. “Fire” ( come back to port )
i. “Aim “ ( Bring rifle up to shoulder )
j. “Fire” ( come back to port )
k. Present Arms ( Taps )
1. With the left foot extended, pivot on the heel of the left foot and toe of the right completing a left face
2. Bring the heel of the right foot smartly against the heel of the left foot
3. Move the weapon to Present Arms
l. “Order Arms”
m. “Dismissed” ( safety on and police brass)
Notes: It is my intent to standardize procedures for the Honor Guard. The following was taken from the Marine Corps manual on the internet and modeled to fit our upcoming Memorial Day Service. The procedure has been modified only to the extent that the Marine Corps manual calls for a "step Out" at the command "Riflemen face half right", coming to Port Arms, and Loading a round in the chamber. Then on the Ready command, releases the safety.
Historically, we have had a bit of difficulty with that so I have modified the procedure to Attention, Port Arms, Half Right Face, Ready, (step out), Aim, ( shoulder the piece), and fire. I believe my modification is not a radical departure and considering our age and ability to handle the piece, more easily coordinated.
Marine Rhinemiller 18 April 2008
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