In a parade, as a special compliment, which escort accompanies foreign soldiers before them?

In a parade, as a special compliment, which escort accompanies foreign soldiers before them?

• A. A band follows them
• B. A small escort of honor composed of U.S. soldiers precedes them
• C. The color guard leads them
• D. They march alone

Answer: (B)

In parades, special compliments to visiting foreign troops are shown by sending a small honor escort ahead of them. This escort, made up of U.S. soldiers, goes before the foreign units to formally welcome them and set the ceremonial tone for the march. It signals respect and helps marshal the path for the parade. A band typically provides music and is not the unit that clears the way in front; the color guard’s duty is to carry and protect the colors, not to precede foreign troops as an escort. And marching alone would skip this customary gesture of courtesy. So the best practice is a small honor escort of U.S. soldiers preceding the foreign troops.

In parades, special compliments to visiting foreign troops are shown by sending a small honor escort ahead of them. This escort, made up of U.S. soldiers, goes before the foreign units to formally welcome them and set the ceremonial tone for the march. It signals respect and helps marshal the path for the parade.

A band typically provides music and is not the unit that clears the way in front; the color guard’s duty is to carry and protect the colors, not to precede foreign troops as an escort. And marching alone would skip this customary gesture of courtesy. So the best practice is a small honor escort of U.S. soldiers preceding the foreign troops.