Marine 25 Funerals Flashcards
General
Composition and strength of the funeral escort is prescribed in this instruction?
U.S. Navy Regs
General
Anytime the body bearers remove the remains the band will?
Render prescribed honors, followed by appropriate music.
Receiving remains
At what point in the Hymn would the band stop playing once the order has been given?
The band will continue until the next stanza ends.
General
True or False?
When fraternal or patriotic organizations are involved with the ceremony, Taps may be postponed in the ceremony.
True
General
When the funeral ceremony is held at a crematory, where is Taps sounded?
Outside
General
How are the national colors draped on the casket?
Stars are at the head over the left shoulder.
*Casket is carried foot first, except for clergy.
Procession
After the remains have been placed in the hearse, who puts the band in motion?
The escort commander
Procession
Where is the band in the order of procession?
1 Escort Commander 2 Band or bugler 3 Escort 4 Clergy 5 Pallbearers
Procession
Will the procession march to music?
Solemn music in slow time.
At the grave
When the procession reaches the grave, where is the band positioned?
The band forms in line with and on the RIGHT of the escort.
*the terrain may dictate that the formation be inverted with the band on the left.
At the grave
Once the procession arrives at the grave, the band plays honors followed by appropriate music at what time?
When the escort commander says “Present Arms”
At the grave
When will the band stop the music?
When the casket is placed on the lowering device.
At the grave
When is Taps sounded?
The escort commander says “Present Arms.”
Firing party fires three volleys.
At the grave
Where should the bugler be positioned?
At the head of the grave
*The OIC may direct the bugler to assume the position forward of and to the flank of the escort (instead of the head of the grave)
At the grave
The OIC will march the band and escort to a suitable place for dismissal. What will the band play at this time?
Nothing
At the grave
If the band and escort continue in formation AFTER the cemetery?
They remove muffling devices from band instruments, and then play march music.
Memorial
What components comprise the honor guard for Enlisted and Officer?
4 honor guard, 1 bugler, 1 OIC, 1 Chaplain and 1 color bearer for a total of 8 members for enlisted.
Officers add 1 squad leader and a 12 man squad for a total of 21 members.
Limited personnel
Where should the bugler be located?
50 feet from the head of the grave.
Outdoor memorial
Where is the bugler positioned during a “boots and rifle” memorial service?
On the right front of the company
Indoor memorial
When is Taps performed during the “Call the Roll” memorial?
The deceased’s name will be called 3 times. Then sound Taps.
General
Who determines the position of the bugler or the band at the grave?
The officer in charge
