The United States Marine Corps Battle Color Detachment celebrates the historic pride of the Marine Corps through the finest in music and ceremonial drill. From Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., this detachment features “The Commandant’s Own” United States Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, The United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, and the Official Color Guard of the Marine Corps. Each year, this highly skilled unit of approximately 130 Marines travels worldwide to demonstrate the discipline, professionalism, and “Esprit de Corps” of the United States Marines.
The United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps is comprised of Marine Musicians who play a variety of bugle and percussion instruments. No other military ensemble exists in the Department of Defense quite like the U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps. They perform a variety of music from marches to jazz, patriotic, popular, and classical favorites. Comprised of 80 Marine Musicians dressed in ceremonial red and white uniforms, “The Commandant’s Own” performs for millions of spectators each year and is recognized worldwide as a premier musical marching unit.
The Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon is a 24-man rifle platoon that performs a unique, precision drill exhibition. The Silent Drill Platoon first performed in the Sunset Parades of 1948 and received such an overwhelming response that it soon became a regular part of the parades at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C. The Marines execute a series of calculated drill movements and precise handling of their hand-polished, 10-and-one-half pound, M1 Garand rifles with fixed bayonets.
The United States Marine Corps Color Guard is entrusted with our National Ensign alongside the official Battle Color of the Marine Corps at ceremonies across the National Capitol Region and the United States in order to render appropriate military honors and to display the Marine Corps’ illustrious warfighting history. The fifty-five colored streamers which adorn the Battle Color represent the illustrious history and accomplishments of the Marine Corps. Four Marines are hand selected to be “The Commandant’s Four” to travel with the BCD for performances across the world.
The Marine Corps’ Battle Color Detachment from Marine Barracks Washington is embarking upon an annual tour.
Each year, this highly skilled unit of approximately 130 Marines travels worldwide to demonstrate the discipline, professionalism, and “Esprit de Corps” of the United States Marines.
These events are an opportunity for the community to witness the extraordinary talent and commitment of Marines who serve as a living testament to the Corps’ legacy of excellence. Each year, this elite detachment of approximately 130 Marines travels worldwide to demonstrate the Corps' values of honor, courage, and commitment, while honoring the proud traditions of the Marine Corps. The performance is a spectacular display of precision and pride that is sure to captivate all who attend.
This year's tour embodies the Marine Corps' commitment to excellence and the enduring warrior ethos that defines every Marine. At the heart of this tour is the celebration of the Corps' 250-year journey—one that honors the sacrifices of those who came before us and inspires a new generation of Marines. The full detachment consisting of “The Commandant’s Own” Drum and Bugle Corps, the Silent Drill Platoon and the Marine Corps Color Guard performs for hundreds of thousands around the country in addition to the Friday Evening Parades at the barracks and the Tuesday Sunset Parades at the Marine Corps War Memorial and the Lincoln Memorial.
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