DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
2 NAVY ANNEX
WASHINGTON, DC 20380-1775
MCO P5060.20
C 06
5 May 03
MARINE CORPS ORDER P5060.20 W/CH 1
From: Commandant of the Marine Corps
To: Distribution List
Subj: MARINE CORPS DRILL AND CEREMONIES MANUAL
Ref: (a) Marine Corps Manual
Encl: (1) Locator Sheet
1. Purpose. The Marine Corps Drill and Ceremonies Manual is
designed to provide uniformity and standardization for all Marine
Corps organizations. This Manual prescribes procedures for all close
order drill and military ceremonial evolutions.
2. Cancellation. NAVMC 2691.
3. Summary of Revision. This Manual has been revised to incorporate
minor changes to existing procedures and rearrange material more
logically. Additionally, a large amount of new information has been
added to the Manual. This Manual should be reviewed in its entirety.
4. Scope. This Manual encompasses all close order drill procedures
for use by Marine Corps organizations with the exception of Marine
Barracks, Washington, DC. The ceremonies outlined in this Manual are
those traditionally executed by Marine Corps units. The only
deviation from procedures outlined in this Manual are those
authorized by specific provisions of the Manual.
5. Recommendation of Modification
. Recommendations for improving or
modifying the Marine Corps Drill and Ceremonies Manual are invited.
Recommended changes will be submitted to the CG, Training and
Education Command (TECOM), Quantico, VA.
DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A: Approved for public release; distribution
is unlimited
