Alright, we met at the Lodge last night and ran through it. Besides the guys giving me a bit of **** for my voice when I yell commands
...it ran pretty smooth. For the most part, I stuck to the Marine Corps way, but then I got *redirected* and told after "Draw, Swords" to bring it up to the chin, then "Present, Swords" to arch...
So, after being enlightened by the West Point/Army way....I think I can draw a bit of a compromise. After Halting and Centerface, I'll command "Draw.....Swords," it will then be brought to the chin (like a really quick half/present arms), followed by the command to "Arch, Swords."
Now this is where I don't know what I should do....Since we are to sheath our swords before exiting, should I call "Present Swords" and then back to "Return Swords".....or just "Return, Swords?"
Edit: Gaar!
The more I read up on procedure, the more complicated it gets...But honestly, I don't think anyone's going to care if our movements aren't to the FM by any branch as we're not anywhere near a military group. I'll be lucky if I can keep the guys in step and their facing movements decent...