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Simplified Table for Timing Words
of Command Word
| Word of Command |
When Given (Quick time) |
| Halt |
On Left Foot |
| Right Turn |
On Left Foot |
| Left Turn |
On Right Foot |
| About Turn |
On Right Foot |
| Mark Time |
On Right Foot (drawn out over complete
left pace) |
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Forward from Mark Time
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Left Knee fully raised |
| Halt from Mark Time |
Left knee fully raised |
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Change Step
(Marching and Marking time)
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"change" on left foot, "step"
on right foot
(on successive feet) |
| Right Form |
On Right Foot |
| Left Form |
On Left Foot |
| Saluting (Left and Right) |
On Left Foot |
| Eyes Right (left) |
On Left Foot |
| Saluting to the front |
On Left Foot |
NB: The cautionary word of command should be
consistantly drawn out over the equivalent of four paces in quick
time. There should then follow a pause equivalent of about four
paces in quick time before giving the executive word of command.
Time and Pace Rates of Marching
| Quick Time (Normal) |
116 paces per min |
| Quick Time (Recruits) |
Up to 140 paces per min |
| Double Time |
180 paces per min |
Lengths of Pace
| Quick time |
30 ins |
| Step out |
33 ins |
| Step Short |
21 ins |
| Double Time |
40 ins |
| Side Pace |
12 ins |
Introductory Word of Command
Before a squad is turned in any
direction, the instructor indicates that direction by a word
of command. The two diagrams below show how that is done.
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"Squad will advance"
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"Move to the left
in threes"
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"Move to the right
in threes"
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"Squad will retire"
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Since it would be unpractical
to give the word of command "Move to the right in threes,
left turn" the following introductry words of command are
used when the squad is retiring.
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"Squad will advance"
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"Squad will move
ot the right"
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"Squad will move
to the left"
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"Squad will retire"
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