Section 4
Positioning of the Colors
15-32. The position of the Colors will change throughout the ceremony. This section addresses the position of the Colors at the Order, Carry, Parade Rest, and Salute.
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Position of the Colors at the Order
Position of the Colors at the Order
15-33. At the Order, rest the ferrule of the staff on the marching surface touching the outside of the right footgear opposite the ball of the right foot. Hold the staff in the right hand with the back of the hand facing outward and the fingers wrapped around the staff. Rest the staff against the hollow of the shoulder (see figure 15-6).
Figure 15-6. Position of the Colors at the Order
Position of the Colors at the Carry
Position of the Colors at the Carry
15-34. At the Carry, rest the ferrule of the staff in the socket of the sling. The socket is below the waist and adjusted to ensure that the finials of all Colors are of equal height (see figure 15-7). Grasp the staff with the right hand (even with the mouth) and incline it slightly to the front with the left hand securing the ferrule in the socket. The left hand may be positioned immediately below the right hand to more firmly secure the Colors on windy days.
Figure 15-7. Position of the Colors at the Carry
Position of the Colors at Parade Rest
Position of the Colors at Parade Rest
15-35. Parade Rest with the Colors is executed with staffs vertical. The Order and Parade Rest are executed with the Color company except during ceremonies when the Colors remain at the Carry Position (see figure 15-8 on page 15-16).
Figure 15-8. Position of the Colors at Parade Rest
Position of Organizational at Color Salute
Position of Organizational at Color Salute
15-36. This position is assumed from the carry by slipping the right hand upward about 4 inches and then thrusting the arm forward shoulder high and horizontal to the marching surface forming an approximate 45-degree angle. When the Colors salute with troops who execute Present Arms from the Order, the Color bearers assume the position of Carry at the command ARMS and then execute the Color Salute (see figure 15-9). When casing or uncasing Colors indoors (at the Order), the organizational Color bearer Salutes (dips) by slipping the right hand upward and grasping the staff firmly, with the forearm horizontal and the staff thrust forward until the arm is fully extended.
Figure 15-9. Position of the organizational Colors at Color Salute
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