When on the move Colours will always be carried at the Slope, except when on the saluting base, when advancing in review order, and when marching in slow time down the ranks whilst trooping the Colour, they will then be at the Carry.
At the Carry the Colour staff will be carried perpendicularly in the belt, which will be worn over the left shoulder; the corner of the Colour will be held in the right hand, which will also grasp the staff level with the forehead.
When at the Order the Colours will then be placed perpendicularly on the ground at the right side.
2. The Colours will be let fly:—
As the caution is given for a Royal or general salute, and in marching past on reaching point “A.”
The Colours will be lowered:—
To those entitled to the compliment, as the men present arms. (See K. R. 45.)
3. Mounted officers, with swords drawn, in passing uncased Colours, will remain at the Carry, turning the head, and glancing towards the Colours until they have passed them. If at the Slope they will Carry while passing the Colours, returning afterwards to the Slope. Officers whose swords are not drawn will salute the Colours with the right hand. Cased Colours will not be saluted.
190. Review of a battalion.
1. Formation.—The battalion will be drawn up in line as in Plate IX; bayonets will be fixed and arms sloped.