MCO 5060.20 governs close order drill and military ceremonial evolutions for Marine Corps organizations.
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It covers individual and unit drill, manual of arms, flags, inspections, reviews, parades, ceremonies, funerals, and ceremonial firing. It requires personnel to execute close order drill and ceremonies in accordance with the Order.
Applies to: This Order is applicable to the Marine Corps Total Force with the exception of Marine Barracks, Washington, DC, Officer Candidate School, Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) Parris Island, and MCRD San Diego.
All Commanding officers, Officers-in-Charge, and personnel will execute close order drill and ceremonies in accordance with this Order in order to foster discipline and esprit de corps in our Marines. (paragraph 3)
The purpose of half step is to march forward at quick time taking 15-inch steps. (paragraph 7)
The command “Right (Left) Step, MARCH” is given only when you are at a halt. (paragraph 1-2)
The color guard assumes the parade rest position in lieu of at ease or rest. (paragraph 9)
A review consists of four parts: a. Formation of troops. b. Presentation of the command to the reviewing official. This includes an inspection of the troop formation (trooping the line). c. Presentation of decorations and retirements. d. March in review. (paragraph 9)