Ensemble of "The Scarlet Coat" (What they play & wear)

"An ensemble of talent, devotion and readiness, "The Commandant's Own" is the only Drum & Bugle Corps in the active duty U.S. Armed Forces. Members of this unit are one of the only two Marine Corps units authorized to wear the highly distinguishable "Scarlet Coat" when in dress uniform. The Marines of "The Commandant's Own" make freedom ring throughout our Corps, our nation and beyond."  (Traditions)

This particular Marine band consists of more than 80 people. (DCI) Their instruments primarily consist of various types of drums and trumpets. However they can also be seen playing cymbals, xylophones and marimba. *

Their Dress Uniform ~pictured below in the red coat~ is similar to the Enlisted Marine's Dress Blues Uniform ~pictured below in the navy blue coat~ It consists of a red "Scarlet Coat" adorned with gold buttons, medals and the Marine's symbol The Eagle Globe and Anchor 'EGA' at the collar, a white cover 'hat' with black brim and gold EGA, white belt with an EGA on the buckle, white trousers, white gauntlets 'gloves' which are not always worn, and black shoes.

(Drum and Bugle Corp Photo Gallery)


* I was unable to find exact information on the number of and exact types of instruments. I watched various videos on “The Commandant’s Own” YouTube Channel to find the information.