Marine corps drill and ceremonies manual - Regimental Drum Major ...

(3) Marching in quick time:
(a) On the Command MARCH, take one more 30-inch step.
(b) Begin the 15-inch steps as explained above (Para 2-2g (2)).
(4) To resume quick time from half step, the command is FORWARD,
MARCH. It may be given as either foot strikes the deck.
h. Side Step.
(a) On MARCH, take one more half step.
(b) Step off at quick time.
(1) The command RIGHT (LEFT) STEP, MARCH is given only when you are at
a halt.
(2) At the command MARCH, move your right foot 12 inches to the right,
then place your left foot beside your right. Repeat this movement
at the rate of 120 steps a minute. Keep your legs straight, but
not stiff. Hold your arms at attention.
i. Back Step.
(1) The command BACKWARD, MARCH is given only when you are at a halt.
(2) At the command MARCH, step off to the rear with your left foot and
take 15-inch steps at a rate of 120 steps a minute. Swing your
arms naturally.
j. To Face in Marching.
(1) This is an important part of the following movements: column
right (left), by the right (left) flank, close, take interval, and
extend. For instructional purposes, the command is BY THE RIGHT
(LEFT) FLANK, MARCH.
(2) From a halt:
(a) On MARCH, turn to the right (left) on the ball of the right
foot.
(b) Step off with your left foot in the new direction with a 30inch
step.
(3) While marching, the command of execution is given as the foot of
the desired direction of movement hits the deck.
(a) On MARCH, without losing cadence, take one more step.
(b) Pivot to the right (left) and step off in the new direction.
If commanded and executed properly, the pivot will be on the
foot away from the desired direction of movement, and the
first step in the new direction will be with the other foot.
The pivot and step are done together in one count.
k. To About Face While Marching.
(1) The command is TO THE REAR, MARCH. It is given when the right
foot strikes the deck. It may be commanded while marching at
either quick time or double time.
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