Movements
General- With the
exception of right step march, all steps and marching
begins
on the left foot. During
change of direction commands, the preparatory
command and the command of
execution are given as the foot in the
desired direction hits the
ground.
Forward March- Command is
FORWARD - MARCH. On FORWARD, shift your
weight to the right leg. On
MARCH, step off with your left foot
first, and walk straight
forward with a 30-inch step. Arms swing naturally.
Half Step- Command is
HALF STEP - MARCH. Assume a 15-inch step
upon the command MARCH.
Ball of foot strikes the ground first.
Mark Time- The command is
MARK TIME - MARCH. On the command
MARCH, march in
place, lifting each foot 2 inches off the ground.
The ball of the foot leaves
the ground last and strikes the ground first.
Halt- The
command is DETAIL - HALT. On the command HALT,
take
one additional step then
bring the rear heel forward against the other.
Remember: HALT - step -
stop.
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