Section 2

Preparation

11-4. The appearance and movement of troops in formation are the primary characteristics of a parade. The preparation and organization of troops for a parade are similar to that of a review. In a parade, since the COT is also the reviewing officer, the distance between the troops and the commander is greater than that for a review. Other differences are that the band conducts Sound Off, the inspection is omitted, a report is rendered, orders are published, and officers and guidons are marched forward and centered on the commander. If retreat is scheduled, honors to the Nation are conducted concurrently with retreat.