As the inspector approaches him each man raises his instrument in front of the body, reverses it so as to show both sides, and then returns it.
Company musicians execute inspection similarly.
[753.] At the inspection of quarters or camp the inspector is accompanied by the captain, followed by the other officers or by such of them as he may designate. The inspection is conducted as described in the company inspection.
Regimental Inspection.
[754.] The commands, means, and principles are the same as described for a battalion.
The colonel takes post facing to the front and 20 paces in front of the major of the leading battalion. His staff takes post as if mounted. The color takes post 5 paces in rear of the staff.
The inspector inspects the colonel and the lieutenant colonel, and, accompanied by the colonel, inspects the staff officers.
The colonel then commands: REST, returns saber, and, with the lieutenant colonel and staff, accompanies the inspector.
If the colonel is the inspector he commands: REST, returns saber, and inspects the lieutenant colonel and staff, all of whom then accompany him.
The inspector, commencing at the head of the column, makes a minute inspection of the color guard, noncommissioned staff, each battalion in succession, and the band.