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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