The Patriarchs Militant is the highest branch in the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
There is only one degree, the Chevalier degree. Upon completion of this degree, one is entitled to hold office in the Canton. Sometimes the Patriarchs Militant is referred to as “the Canton”, due to the Canton being the name used in lieu of “Lodge”.
The seal of the PM is a gold and jeweled crown, within which is a shepherds crook crossed with a sword and the triple links of Odd Fellowship connecting the two at the bottom. One must retain their membership and remain in good standing within Odd Fellows while a member of the PM.
Fall In:
Oral command that tells the group: to get into a formation.
Fall Out:
Oral command that tells the group to leave a formation.
Dismissed:
Oral command that tells the group they are released from the rehearsal or drill.
Atten-hut/Attention:
The motionless, silent, waiting for the next command while standing in a military posture.
As You Were:
Oral command that tells the group: Cancel the last command.
At Ease:
Oral command that tells the group: Keep the right foot in place and remain silent. Other movement is allowed.
At Rest:
Oral command that tells the group: They may move about and talk, but must remain in the area. (Same as Stand Easy)
Face:
Oral command that tells the group: to pivot and look towards a different direction. Examples: "Left Face" (90 degree turn to the left), "About Face" (180 degree turn to the reverse) direction.
Forward...March:
The command that tells the group to begin marching forward.
Backwards...March:
Oral command that tells the group to begin marching in the direction of your back.
Left Flank.....March:
The command to execute a 90 degree turn to the left while on the march.
Dress:
Straighten the line.
Dress Left/Center/Right...:
Oral command that tells the group to straighten the rank to the left, center, or right person. Each person's head snaps towards the alignment point, and continues to face that way until next order is given.
Detail/Company...Halt:
Oral command that tells the group to stop marching.
Company Front:
A formation where the entire group marches in one large line side by side.
The Patriarch's Militant follow the Old Guard sword work style. The Patriarch's Militant does not use all commands given in this video.
The Patriarch's Militant follow the Old Guard command syntax. The Patriarch's Militant does not use all commands given in this video.
The Patriarch's Militant follow the Old Guard marching form. The Patriarch's Militant does not use all commands given in this video.
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