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Chapter 2 Individual Movements Without Arms Flashcards

1
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What are the seven steps describing attention

A
  1. Smartly bring your left heel against the right
  2. turn feet out at 45 degrees. heels should be on the same line and touching
  3. legs straight not stiff,
  4. shoulders level and chest lifted
  5. Arms should be straight, not stiff, thumbs along the trouser seam
  6. look straight ahead. keep mouth closed
  7. stand still don’t talk
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When can attention be executed?

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when halted
at any position of rest
while marching at route step or at east

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What are the commands for attention

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“Fall in” and “Attention”

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The command attention is preceded by what?

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A preparatory command designated by the size of the unit. “Band, Attention”

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A unit will move as ordered until given what instructions?

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“At ease”,
“Rest”,
“Fall out”

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What are the four positions of rest for halted troops?

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rest
at east
Parade rest,
fall out

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7
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Is “fall out” a precision movement?

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no

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8
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Does “parade rest” include a preparatory command?

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yes

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9
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How far apart is left foot from the right at “Parade Rest”

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12 inches

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10
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What are the hand positions for parade rest?

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the left hand is placed just below the belt and the right hand is placed inside the left

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11
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What is the only command you may receive at “parade rest”?

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Attention

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12
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How many counts is “at ease”?

A

1

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13
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Where does your right foot belong at “at ease”?

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in place

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14
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What is the only command you can receive in “at ease:?

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Attention

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15
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How many counts is rest?

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1

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16
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Can you talk in “at ease”?

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no

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17
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What do you do when you receive “Fall out”?

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leave your position in ranks, but remain nearby or proceed to a pre-designated area

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18
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What is the purpose of eyes right (left)?

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to demonstrate the military courtesy to reviewing officers and dignitaries during parades and ceremonies

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19
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When is eyes right (left)” executed?

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it is executed in one count when halted at attention or marching at quick time.

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What is the command of eyes right (left)?

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“Eyes, Right (left)”

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21
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What is the command to head back to attention in eyes right (left)?

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“Ready, Front”

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What do you do when the command of execution for Eyes, Right (left)?

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Turn your head smartly and look 45 degrees to the right (left) keeping your shoulders square to the front.

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What do you do on the execution of “front” in eyes, right (left)?

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turn you head and eyes smartly back to the front

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During reviews at which the reviewing officer troops the line, will ready front be giving after eyes right?

A

no

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25
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When marching and giving the command “eyes, right (left), how is the this executed?

A

the command “right”, the command is given on the right foot

The command left, the command is given on the left foot

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26
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When halted at attention, how many counts are facing movements executed at?

A

2

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27
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How are facing movements executed?

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in a cadence of quick time

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28
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Do you arms move in facing movements?

A

no they should remain in the position of attention

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29
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When executing a right face, what do you do?

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on “face” raise your left heel and right tow slightly. Turn on your right heel and left toe.

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30
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An “About, FACE” movement is executed in how many counts?

A

2

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31
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On the command of about on a “About, Face”, what do you do?

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shift your weight to your left without noticeable movement

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32
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On the command of face in an “About face”, what do you do?

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place your right toe half a foot length behind and slightly to the left of your left heel. On out 2, turn smartly to the right until facing the rear.

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33
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What is the purpose of the hand salute?

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to demonstrate mutual respect and courtesy between members of military organizations and to show respect to national colors

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34
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When is a hand salute exectuted?

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in a one count when halted at attention, marching at quick time, or seated in a vehicle

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35
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What is the command to return to attention from a hand salute?

A

“Ready, TWO”

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36
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How is a hand salute executed?

A

smartly

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37
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Can you salute without command?

A

yes from attention, while walking, or while seated in a vehicle.

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38
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A salute is rendered to a person or colors at what pace distance?

A

6-pace distance

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39
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A salute will not be rendered in what paces?

A

30 paces

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40
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When the command of “Present, ARMS” is given, and if not armed what do you do?

A

You execute the hand salute on the command “ARMS” and hold the position until the command “Ready, TWO”, or “Order, ARMS”

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41
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What is the purpose of a quick time march?

A

to march at 112 to 120 steps per minute taking 30-inch steps.

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42
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All steps and marching movements from a halt start with what and what is the exception the rule?

A

begin on the left foot with the exception of right step

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43
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When can a quick time be executed?

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when halted at attention, marking time, marching forward at double time, or marching at half step.

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44
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What are the commands for a quick time?

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“Forward, March”, or “Quick time, March”

45
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Do you swing your arms at a quick time?

A

Yes, 6 inches to the front, 3 to the rear

46
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What is the purpose of a double time?

A

the purpose of double time is to march at 180 steps per minute taking 36-inch steps

47
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When can a double time be execute?

A

when halted at attention, marking time, double timing in place, or marching forward at quick time.

48
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What do you do with your hands at “Double time”

A

raise your forearms until parallel with the deck and make fists of your hands.

49
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What is the purpose of a halt?

A

to stop the movement of a marching unit

50
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How many counts is a halt executed at with a quick time?

A

2

51
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How many counts is a halt execute at in a double time?

A

3

52
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When can a halt be executed?

A

marching at quick time, half step, double time, Sid step, back step, mark time, and double time in place

53
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What is preceded by the command “HALT”?

A

a preparatory command

54
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How do you execute a halt from a double time?

A

take one more step after “HALT”
take another step in quick time
Bring the rear heel forward

55
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How do you execute a halt from Right (left) step

A

“HALT” is given when the heels are together
Take one more side side step after “HALT”
Bring Heels together

56
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How do you execute a halt from Backward Marching?

A

Take one more back step after “HALT”

Bring the forward heel back against the other

57
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How do you execute a halt from Mark Time?

A

Take one more step in place after the command “HALT”

Bring the heels together

58
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How do you execute a halt from Marching in place at double time?

A

Take one more in place double time step after “HALT”
Take another at quick time
Bring heels together

59
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What is the purpose of a mark time?

A

the purpose of mark time is to march in place at quick time cadence.

60
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How can a mark time be execute?

A

halted at attention
double timing in place
marching at half step
marching forward at quick time.

61
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While marching, how is the command “mark time, MARCH” given?

A

it may be given as either foote strikes the deck.

62
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How do you execute a “mark time” from a halt.

A

shift your weight to the right leg naturally
On “march” raise left foot so that the ball of the foot is 2 inches and the heel is approximately 4 inches from he the deck at a cadence of quick time.
Swing arms naturally (not for band that is )

63
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How do you execute at mark time from a quick time?

A

on the command “MARCH” take one more 30 Ince step

bring heels together and mark time in tempo

64
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What is the purpose of double time in place

A

purpose of double time in place is to march in place at a double time cadence

65
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How is a double time in place executed?

A

may be executed in place when halted at attention, marking time, or marching forward at double time.

66
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How is a double time in place execute?

A

“in Place Double Time, MARCH”

67
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How is a double time in place executed from a halt?

A

After “MARCH”, raise your arms for double time, raise left foote 6 inches alternating between left and right

68
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How do you execute at double time in place after a double time march?

A

After “MARCH”, take two more double time steps

Bring feet together and double time in place

69
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How do you execute a double time in place when marking time?

A

On the command “MARCH”, take one more step in mark time

double time in place

70
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What is the purpose of a half step?

A

to march forward at quick time taking 15 inch steps

71
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When can a half step be executed?

A

when halted at attention

marching forward at quick time

72
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What is the purpose of a side step?

A

the purpose of a side step is to move the unit a short distance to the right or left

73
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When is a side step given?

A

only when you are at halt

74
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How is a side step executed?

A

on the command “MARCH”, move your right foot 12 inches to the right, and move the opposite fort smartly next the left
repeat at quick time
remain at attention

75
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What is the purpose off a back step?

A

march the unit backwards for a short distance

76
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When is a back step executed?

A

only at a halt

77
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How is a back step command executed?

A

Backward, MARCH

78
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How is a back step executed?

A

on “MARCH” step off with left foot and take 15-inch steps

At the same time swing arm 6 inches front, 3 rear

79
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When is a “Backward, MARCH” given?

A

only when you are at a halt

80
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What do you do on the command “MARCH” for a backward, march?

A

Step off to the rear with your left foot and take 15-inch steps at a quick time. Still swing your arms

81
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What do you do on the command “MARCH” from a “By the right flank, MARCH” command from a halt?

A

Turn 90 degrees to the right by pivoting on the ball of the right foot and (using a cross over step) stepping of with the left foot 30 inches in the new direction of march.

82
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What do you do on the command “MARCH” from a “By the left flank, MARCH” command from a halt?

A

Turn 90 degrees to the left by pivoting on the ball of the right foot and stepping off 30 inches with the left foot in the new directions of march

83
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What is the purpose of a “To the Rear, MARCH” command?

A

The purpose is to march the unit to the rear for a short distance

84
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When can a “To the Rear, MARCH” be executed?

A

when halted or while marching at either quick time or double time.

85
Q

What foot strikes the deck on “MARCH” for a “To The Rear, MARCH” command?

A

Right

86
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How do you execute a “To the Rear, MARCH” form a halt?

A

on “MARCH” step forward with he left foot
Turn to the right on the balls of both feet and immediately step out to the rear with the left foot.
when turning the feet should be 15 inches apart

87
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What are the actions for a “To the rear, MARCH” command at a double time?

A

insert from MCO

88
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What is the purpose of a march to the flank?

A

the purpose of this movement is to march the entire unit to the right or left for a short distance?

89
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When can a march to the flank be execute at?

A

when halted or while marching at either QuickTime or double time

90
Q

What do you do when you march to the right flank?

A

turn 90 degrees to the right by pivoting on the ball of the right foot and (using a cross over step) stepping off with the left foot 30 inches in the the new direction of the march

91
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What do you do when you march to the left flank?

A

turn 90 degrees to the left by pivoting on the ball of the right foot and stepping off 30 inches with the left foot in the new direction of march.

92
Q

What do you do when march to a flank at a quick time?

A

take one more step on “MARCH”
turn to the right (left) on the ball of the left (right) foot. at the same time, step off 30 inches in the new direction with the right (left) foot.

93
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What do you do when marching to a flank at double time?

A

insert

94
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What is the purpose of a change step?

A

to change the cadence count without changing the rhythm of the cadence

95
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What is the command of change step?

A

“Change step, MARCH”

96
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When can a change step be given?

A

while marching at quick time or double time, marking time, or double timing in place

97
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When is the command for a change of step executing given?

A

When the right foot strikes the deck

98
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How do you change step from a quick time or double Tim?

A

on “MARCH”, take one more step, 30 or 36 inches
as your right foot comes forward to the next step, place the toe near the left heel and step out again with the left foot.

99
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How do you change step from marking time?

A

on “MARCH”, lift and lower the left foot in succession

the second time it touches the deck, raise the right foot and continue marking time

100
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How do you change step from double timing in place?

A

on “MARCH”, hop twice on the left foot

Continue double timing in placde

101
Q

What is the purpose of marching at ease?

A

to give troops a rest from marching at attention or when keeping in step becomes difficult due to rough terrain.

102
Q

What is the command for an at ease march?

A

“At Ease, MARCH”

103
Q

Are you required to keep intervals and distance in an at ease march?

A

yes

104
Q

Are you allowed to talk at an at ease march?

A

no

105
Q

What is the command for a route step?

A

“Route Step, MARCH”

106
Q

Are you required to march in cadence for a Route Step?

A

no

107
Q

Do you have to keep distance and interval in a route step?

A

yes

108
Q

Can you talk at a route step?

A

yes, in a low voice

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