Chapter 15

Question 1

What are reasons for conducting ceremonies?

Answer 1

a. Presentation of decorations and individual retirements.
b. Change of command ceremony
c. Relief and appointment of the Sergeant Major.
d. Activation and/or deactivation of a unit.
e. Marine Corps birthday cake cutting ceremony.
f. Unit mess night or dining-in.

Question 2

In ceremonies involving other services, what is the order formation from right to left in line and front to rear in column?

Answer 2

a. Cadets, United States Military Academy.
b. Midshipmen, United States Naval Academy.
c. Cadets, Unites States Air Force Academy.
d. Cadets, Unites States Coast Guard Academy.
e. United States Army.
f. United States Marine Corps.
g. United States Navy.

h.  United States Air Force.
i.  United States Coast Guard.
j.  Army National Guard of the United States.
k.  Army Reserve.
l.  Marine Corps Reserve.
m.  Naval Reserve.
n.  Air National Guard of the United States.
o.  Air Force Reserve.
p.  Coast Guard Reserve.
q.  Other training organizations of the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard in that order, respectively.

Question 3

During any period when the United States Coast Guard shall operate as part of the United States Navy,

Answer 3

the Cadets, United States Coast Guard Academy, the United States Coast Guard, and the Coast Guard Reserve shall take precedence, respectively, next after the Midshipmen, United States Naval Academy, The United States Navy; and the Naval Reserve.

Question 4

When foreign troops are invited to participate in ceremonies within the
territorial jurisdiction of the United States,

Answer 4

They will be assigned a position of honor ahead of the US troops as a honor guard.

Question 5

When troops of two or more foreign nations participate, how is the order of precedence determined?

Answer 5

a. The relative ranks of the commanders of the forces from which the
ceremonial detachments are drawn.
b. The relative ranks of the commanders of the ceremonial detachments.
c. The alphabetical order in the English language of the names of the nations
concerned.

Question 6

What happens at assembly?

Answer 6

At “Assembly,” companies are formed and inspected by their company commanders at their designated assembly area.

Question 7

For a ceremony involving a single battalion, what call is used to form and conduct the ceremony?

Answer 7

Adjutant’s Call,” is used for a ceremony involving a single battalion. The battalion forms in its assembly area and conducts the ceremony.

Question 8

For a regimental ceremony, what is the first “Adjutants Call used” for?

Answer 8

each battalion forms in its assembly area and the battalion reports to its commander.

Question 9

At the sounding of a second “Adjutants Call” at a a regimental ceremony, what is that call used for?

Answer 9

At the second sounding of “Adjutant’s Call,” the regiment is formed and the ceremony is conducted.

Question 10

When appearance at a ceremony is important, what should be primary concern in regards to appearance?

Answer 10

Participating units should be standardized in appearance including three ranks in file and in in column of three.

Question 11

At a minimum, an indoor ceremony can contain what?

Answer 11

(1) Pre-ceremony music (optional).
(2) Invocation (optional).
(3) “National Anthem” (see paragraph 15006.2).
(4) Honors (as required).
(5) At this point the ceremony will proceed depending on the occasion. Colors are passed for a change of command; the sergeants major are relieved and appointed; awards, retirements and promotions are effected; diplomas or certificates for graduations are delivered.
(6) Remarks if appropriate (remarks may also be done prior to the procedures outlined in paragraph 15006.1a above for graduation ceremonies).
(7) Benediction (optional).
(8) “Anchors Aweigh” and “Marines’ Hymn.”

Question 12

Where should the color guard be placed in relation to the reviewing officer?

Answer 12

Center 100 paces away

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Question 13

While not inclusive the key personnel for parade rehearsals normally consist of the following:

Answer 13

a. Commander of troops and staff.
b. Adjutant(s).
c. Subordinate commanders and staffs.
d. Color guard.
e. Company commanders.
f. Company guides.
g. Platoon commanders.
h. Platoon sergeants.
i. Platoon guides.
j. Squad leaders.
k. Award recipients/retirees etc.
l. Narrator.

Question 14

Key personnel are scheduled to rehearse in what time blocks?

Answer 14

2 hour blocks

Question 15

On the day of a ceremony, when do you start creating the “Ceremonial Atmosphere”?

Answer 15

45 minutes before

Question 16

On the day of the ceremony, when does the concert start according to the Marine Corps Manual?

Answer 16

30 minutes prior