When followed by the national anthem of a foreign country, it is used to provide musical honors to foreign sovereigns, chiefs of state, or members of reigning royal families. Four Ruffles and Flourishesįour Ruffles and Flourishes followed by the national anthem is used to provide musical honors to former Presidents of the United States or the President-elect. When the last unit is at attention, the adjutant directs "Sound Adjutant's Call." Auld Lang SyneĪuld Land Syne is a popular selection for performance at retirement ceremonies before the Army song **. Army personnel will stand at attention and sing the lyrics of the Army song when the Army song is played.Īfter the performance of Attention, unit commanders immediately face about and command their units (in sequence from right to left) to attention and then face about. Armed Forces MedleyĪrmed Forces Medley is a medley of The Coast Guard, Air Force, Navy, Marines, and Army Songs. Army BlueĪrmy Blue is often used in ceremonies honoring graduates of the United States Military Academy (West Point) **. Adjutant's Call is preceded by Attention. The adjutant is responsible for the formation of troops.
Adjutant's CallĪdjutant's Call indicates that the adjutant is about to form the guard, battalion, or regiment. These marches are examples of selections that may be played for pre-ceremony music, March On, Sound Off, Inspection of Troops, Pass in Review, and street parades. The Invincible Eagle, National Emblem, National Spirit March, The Rifle Regiment, The Thunderer, Washington Grays, Washington Post March
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