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What are the four types of drill commands?

Two-part commands, which have a preparatory command and a command of execution. Combined commands, where the two parts are combined into one, such as FALL IN, AT EASE, and REST. Supplementary commands, which subordinate leaders give to reinforce or complete the leader's command. Directives, which are oral orders that direct subordinate leaders to put their elements into motion.

What does a unit in formation do during retreat and To the Color?

At the first note of retreat, the leader commands parade rest and the formation holds it. The leader then calls the formation to attention, and at the first note of To the Color commands present arms. The formation holds present arms until the last note, then the leader commands order arms.

When is a salute not required?

When it is impractical or unsafe. Common examples are indoors except when reporting, in formation unless the leader commands present arms, in public gatherings such as sporting events or religious services, when either party is driving a vehicle, when carrying articles with both hands, when engaged in work that the salute would interrupt, and when in the field under tactical conditions where a salute would identify a leader to the enemy.