Drill and Ceremony Commands

I.    A drill command is an oral order.  Most drill commands have two parts, known as the preparatory
        command and the command of execution.  The preparatory command tells what the movement
        is to be.  When calling a unit to attention or in halting a unit's march, the preparatory command
        includes the unit designation.  (such as Honor Guard)  The command of execution follows the
        preparatory command.  The command of execution tells when the movement is to be carried out.
        In Forward, March, the command of execution is March.  In certain commands, the preparatory
        command and the command of execution are combined, for example: Fall In, At Ease, And Rest.
        These commands are given at a uniformly high pitch and loudness comparable to that for a normal
        command of execution.

II.    Supplementary commands are given when one element of the unit executes a movement different
        from the other elements or the movement at a different time.  Informational commands have no
        preparatory command or command of execution and are not supplementary, examples are: Prepare
        for inspection and Dismiss the Squadron.  If a command is given improperly, the instructor may
        revoke the preparatory command by using the command "as you were."  Our drill commands must
        be clear and concise, and the commands must continue to stay the same so all Honor Guard members
        can start to respond to the commands given.  The follow instruction and commands will help us to
        become a better Guard, so please review often.