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Figure 5. Decrease front. (2) Decrease front (odd number of files)
manner prescribed in a, b, c, and d above. Since
Figure 5-Continued.
half-step, the blank file will be that one to the im- right foot strikes the ground, all files except the
mediate right (left) of the guide file ((2), fig. 5). right flank file oblique to the right.
(3) To the left. At the baton signal of execution,
which is given when the left foot strikes the
53. Close Formation While Marching ground ((2),fig. 26), all files except the left flank
a. To accomplish a reduction in the width of file oblique to the left.
the band while marching and playing, all files ex- b. To return to playing formation, the reverse
ecute an oblique to the center or toward the flank of the movements described in a(l), (2), and (3)
files. This movement is executed at the half-step above will be executed at the baton signal of exeas
follows: cution prescribed in paragraphs 82b, 83b, and
(1) To the center. At the baton signal of exe- 84b.
cution ((2), fig. 24)on, which is given when the
right foot strikes the ground all files to the left 54. Changing ((2), fig. Music 26),
of center execute a right oblique (FM 22-5). At During the progress of a formation or ceremony,
the baton signal of execution, all files to the right music should be changed simultaneously by all
of center continue two steps and execute a left ob- bandsmen as directribed by the bandmaster or the
lique. Each file simultaneously executes a facing drum major. All movement within the band
to the front as it attains its appropriate interval. should be held to a minimum when other troop
(2) To the right. At the baton signal of exe- - elements are at the position of attention.
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