Military Traditions
Traditions vary among battalions, but the following are some of the most common.
- Carrying the colors and guidons are carried. Because the run is for purposes of morale and unit pride, the guidon bearer will often run around the formation during the course of the run, holding the guidon high.
- Military cadence is sung. The rhythmic (usually rhyming) verse that accompanies military runs is referred to as cadence, due to the fact that it is intended to keep all the soldiers running in step at the same pace. During a unit run, those servicemembers who are best at calling cadence are utilized to make the run more fun for the participants and to make a positive impression on leadership.
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