DRILL AND CEREMONIES

This field manual provides guidance for Armywide uniformity in the conduct of drill and ceremonies. It includes methods of instructing drill, teaching techniques, individual and unit drill, manual of arms for infantry weapons, and various other aspects of basic drill instruction. This manual is designed for use by soldiers of all military occupational skills, to include the new soldier in the initial entry training environment. Since exact procedures covering all situations or eventualities pertaining to drill and ceremonies cannot be foreseen, commanders may find it necessary to adjust the procedures to local conditions. However, with the view toward maintaining consistency throughout the Army, the procedures prescribed herein should be adhered to as closely as possible. Personnel preparing to give drill instruction must be thoroughly familiar with Chapters 1 through 5 before attempting to teach material in Chapters 6 and 7. For ease in distinguishing a preparatory command from a command of execution, the commands of execution are printed in BOLD CAP letters and preparatory commands are printed in Bold Italic letters. Reference to positions and movements are printed in italics. A reference diagram for symbols used in illustrations appears in Appendix B. AR 670-1 should be used as a reference for the proper wearing of uniforms and insignia. Users of this manual are encouraged to submit recommendations to improve the publication. Comments should be keyed to the page, paragraph, and line(s) of the text where a change is recommended. Reasons should be provided for each comment to insure understanding and complete evaluation. Comments should be prepared using DA Form 2028 (Recommended Changes to Publications and Blank Forms) an