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Marine Corps Color Guard Manual: Order and Presentation of Colors Maneuvers

This document outlines the procedures for the Marine Corps Color Guard related to the commands "Order, COLORS," "Present, COLORS," and "Carry, COLORS." It details the count movements required for each command, specifying the actions of both the right and left riflemen to ensure synchronized rifle handling. These procedures are critical for maintaining military precision and discipline during ceremonial events. Figures referenced help illustrate the correct postures and movements involved.

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Marine Corps Color Guard Manual: Order and Presentation of Colors Maneuvers

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  1. MCO P5060.70 Marine Corps Color Guard Manual

  2. Order from carry • The command is “Order, COLORS.” This is a four-count movement for the right rifleman and a five-count movement for the left rifleman. In order to have the rifles move to the order together, the “counts” are modified as follows: (See figure 7-6.)

  3. Count One. • Right Rifle Stands Fast. • Left Rifle, Re-grasps the Small of the Stock

  4. Count Two. • Both Rifles Moved from the Shoulder.

  5. Count Three. • Both Riflemen Re-grasp the Barrel

  6. Count Four. • Both Rifles Moved to the Right Side.

  7. Count Five. • Ready Cut.

  8. Carry Colors to Present Colors • The command is “Present, COLORS.” This is • a three-count movement for both riflemen; however, it becomes a four-count movement • to synchronize the rifles being brought from the left and right shoulder to present • arms. (See figure 7-7.)

  9. Start

  10. Count One. • Right Rifle Stands Fast • Left Rifle, Re-grasps. the Small of the Stock.

  11. Count Two. • Both Rifles Moved from the Shoulder

  12. Count Three. • Right Rifle Re-grasps the Small of the Stock. • Left Rifle, Stands Fast

  13. Count Four. • Both Rifles Rotated to Present Arms

  14. Present Colors to Carry Colors • The command may be “Carry, COLORS” or • “Shoulder, ARMS.” This is a three-count movement for the left rifleman and a fourcount • movement for the right rifleman to return the weapons to the left and right • shoulder from present arms. (See figure 7-8.) • a. Start.

  15. Start

  16. Count OneBoth Rifles Rotated to Port Arms.

  17. Count Two • Right Rifle, Grasps the Butt of the Rifle • Left Rifle, Stands Fast.

  18. Count Three • Both Rifles Moved to the Shoulder

  19. Count Four • Ready Cut

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