Marine corps drill and ceremonies manual - Regimental Drum Major ...
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Figure 7-2.--squad Formations.<br />
e. The squad marches in line for minor changes of position only.<br />
f. When the squad is armed with rifles:<br />
(1) The comm<strong>and</strong> RIGHT (LEFT) SHOULDER, ARMS or PORT (SLING), ARMS<br />
is given before comm<strong>and</strong>ing the squad to move, except for short<br />
distances, when the comm<strong>and</strong> TRAIL ARMS may be given.<br />
(2) At the comm<strong>and</strong> SQUAD, HALT, remain at the position of right<br />
shoulder (left shoulder or port) arms until ORDER, ARMS or some<br />
other <strong>manual</strong> comm<strong>and</strong> is given.<br />
7-2. TO FORM THE SQUAD<br />
a. To form at normal interval (see fig. 7-3), the comm<strong>and</strong> is FALL IN.<br />
b. The squad forms in line on the left of the squad leader. Each<br />
member of the squad, except the left flank man, raises his left<br />
arm shoulder high in line with his body. Fingers are extended <strong>and</strong><br />
joined, palm down. Each man except the squad leader turns his<br />
head <strong>and</strong> looks to the right. To obtain a normal interval, each<br />
man places himself in line so his right shoulder touches the<br />
fingertips of the man on his right. As soon as each man is in<br />
line with the man on his right, <strong>and</strong> the man on his left has<br />
obtained normal interval, he turns smartly <strong>and</strong> quickly to the<br />
position of attention.<br />
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