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SECTION B
MANUAL OF GUIDON
Guidon is a small flag or streamer carried by a qualified BFP Junior Non
Commissioned Officer (NCO) called the Guidon Bearer. Guidons are used as a
guide, marking, or identification of a certain unit or company.

1. ORDER GUIDON

a. At Order Guidon (position of attention), keep the ferrule on the marching

surface and touching the outside of the right foot, close to the little toe.

b. Hold the staff in the right hand in the “v” formed by the fingers (extended
and joined pointing downward) and thumb. Keep the right hand and arm behind the
staff.

c. Rest the staff against the hollow of the shoulder.

NOTE: To Face with the guidon, raise the ferrule

one inch off the marching surface by bending the
right elbow slightly. After executing the
movement, automatically lower the ferrule to
the order position. Keep the staff vertical
throughout the movement.

Execute Facing Movements, Marching Moveme

nts, Present Arms (Present Guidon), and Rest
Movements with the unit. During manual of arms
movements, remain at Order Guidon EXCEPT
for Present Arms.

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2. PARADE REST, STAND AT EASE, and AT EASE

(picture on the left)

a. On the preparatory command TIKAS, move

the right hand up the staff until the forearm is horizontal
and grasp the staff.

b. On the command of execution NGA, thrust

the staff straight forward keeping the ferrule on the
marching surface until the arm is fully extended, and at
the same time, execute parade rest as in individual
drill.

c. Stand At Ease is the same as Parade

Rest, except that the eyes and head are turned toward
the commander.

d. Execute At Ease and Rest with the guidon

from the Order Guidon position.

3. CARRY GUIDON (picture on the right)

a. On the preparatory command

for Marching Movements, execute Carry Guidon from Order
Guidon by grasping the staff with the right hand and raising
it vertically six inches off the marching surface.

b. At the same time, reach across the body (forearm

horizontal) and grasp the staff with the left hand.

c. Hold the staff in position with the left hand while

sliding the right hand down six inches, regrasping the staff.

d. On the command of execution KAD, return the left

hand smartly to the left side and simultaneously step off.

e. To resume Order Guidon from Carry Guidon, let

the staff slide through the right hand until the ferrule touches
the marching surface.

 
      
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4. DOUBLE TIME WITH THE GUIDON

a. On the preparatory command TAKBONG HAKBANG bring the staff across

the body with the spearhead to the left.

b. The right hand grasps the same spot as at carry.

c. The right forearm is level with the deck and the elbow against the body.

d. Grip the staff with the left hand in front of the point where the neck and
shoulder join.

e. The flat side of the spearhead should face front

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5. RAISED GUIDON

a. On the preparatory commands TANGHAL and TINGIN SA KANAN/

HANDA KANANG TINGIN, raise the guidon vertically by grasping the staff with the
right hand.

b. Raise the guidon with the right hand while simultaneously moving the left
hand across the body to guide the guidon (with palm to the rear).

c. Keep raising the guidon until the right hand is on line with the right
shoulder.

d. Keep the right elbow into the side. Hold the guidon in this position until the
command of execution is given

 
      
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6. PRESENT GUIDON

a. On the preparatory
command of Present Arms and
Eyes Right, execute Raised
Guidon.

b. On the command of
execution, lower the guidon to
the front using the right hand,
keeping the left hand in the same
position as raised guidon until the
guidon is in the horizontal
position resting under the armpit.

c. As soon as the staff is horizontal, return

the left hand sharply to the left side

d. During a review, execute Eyes Right as

the guidon is presented on the command of
execution. Move the head and eyes to the front as
the guidon is raised on the preparatory
command HANDA of HANDA, RAP.

e. On the command of Order Arms or Ready

of Ready Front, regrasp the staff with the left hand
at its original position and execute Raised Guidon.
On the command of execution TA or RAP, lower
the guidon back to Carry or Order Position.

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7. GUIDON BEARER’S SALUTE

a. When the guidon bearer (not in formation) has to salute from

the Order or Carry position, the Salute is given with the left hand.

b. Move the left hand sharply to a position so that the first joint of the
forefinger is touching the staff. The fingers and thumb are extended and joined, palm
down, wrist straight, and forearm horizontal.

c. After the salute is acknowledged, return the left hand sharply to the side.

d. When at double time (not in formation), return to quick time, returning the
guidon to the carry position and render the guidon salute as previously described.
Upon completing the salute return to the carry position and resume double time

Guidon Bearer’s Salute