Is the “taco grip” the only authorized grip while marching with a company guidon?

CPL Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 02 Jul 2019 21:57:10 -0400

I’ve tried to do my own research on this but get conflicting answers. I’ve seen more than just the taco grip(holding the staff with thumb between you and the staff and other four fingers on the other side fully extended) used while marching on YouTube(yes, I know, probably the least reliable source) but the armystudyguide.com(more reliable) only shows the taco grip. Is this the only grip authorized? Could you also direct me to regulations or a manual on it? Thank you in advance.

Response by CSM Charles Hayden made Jul 2 at 2019 10:44 PM

CSM Charles Hayden — Tue, 02 Jul 2019 22:44:15 -0400

Look for videos of “The Old Guard”, (aka 3rd US Infantry in at work, they are the epitome of Correct!

Response by SGT Javier Silva made Jul 2 at 2019 10:47 PM

SGT Javier Silva — Tue, 02 Jul 2019 22:47:10 -0400

The best location I have been able to find the Manual of the Guidon is here: https://www.usarmyband.com/pdf/FM_3_21_5.pdf

FM_3_21_5.pdf

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 4 at 2019 12:08 PM

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 04 Jul 2019 12:08:32 -0400

Hello. I have a 1SG who is a stickler for the regulations and he gave me an appendix (H) for the Drill and Ceremonies Training Circular (TC 3-21.5). Here is the link for that: https://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/Details.aspx?PUB_ID=102532

Just scroll down to Appendix H and you will find the correct way to hold, salute in and out of formation, march, and stand with your Company's guidon. In short, though.

tl;dr When marching with the guidon, raise the guidon by reaching across the body with the left hand (forearm horizontal) and grasping the staff. Raise the staff vertically 6 inches allowing the staff to slide through the right hand. While the staff is sliding through the right hand, release the grasp and regrasp the staff with right thumb to the front, pointed downward and on line with the seam of the trousers. On the command of execution MARCH, return the left hand smartly to the left side and simultaneously step off.

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