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WEST INDIES UNION 

Master Guide & Pathfinder 

DRILL & MARCH 

MANUAL 

Completed 2004 

Derrick M. Clarke 

Acknowledgement 

We love to acknowledge Pastor Balvin B. Braham for his 

vision of this manual. 

We love to acknowledge Pastor Charles Blythe for his support 

of this manual. 

We love to acknowledge the assistance of 

Tiffany Lewis 

Terrique Gouldson 

Barbara Dean 

Carla McGarvey-Sterling 

Letitia C. Clarke 

Ken Wright 

Ricardo Whyte 

Karla Skeete 

Junior Latty 

in making this manual a reality. 

We love to acknowledge 

Pastor Derek Bignal 

for making this manual a reality.

TABLE OF CONTENT 

GENERAL 1 

PURPOSE 1 

AIM 1 

QUALITIES OF AN INSTRUCTOR 1 

PARTS TO A COMMAND 1 

SEQUENCE OF A COMMAND 1 

NOTES FOR COMMANDERS 1 

LENGTH OF PACE 2 

TIMING OF FOOT DRILL 2 

INTRODUCTORY WORD OF COMMAND 2 

EXECUTIONER 2 

DEFINITIONS 3 

AIDS TO INSTRUCTORS 4 

PHRASEOLOGY 5 

SECTION ONE 

INDIVIDUAL DRILL 

DRILL FORMAT #1 POSITION OF ATTENTION 6 

DRILL FORMAT #2 STAND AT EASE 7 

DRILL FORMAT #3 LEFT TURN AT THE HALT 8 

DRILL FORMAT #4 RIGHT TURN AT THE HALT 10 

DRILL FORMAT #5 ABOUT TURN AT THE HALT 11 

DRILL FORMAT #6 TWO BASIC MOVEMENTS 12 

DRILL FORMAT #7 LEFT CLOSE AND RIGHT CLOSE MARCH 13 

DRILL FORMAT #8 MARCHING & HALTING IN QUICK MARCH 14 

DRILL FORMAT #9 LEFT TURN IN QUICK MARCH 17 

DRILL FORMAT #10 RIGHT TURN IN QUICK MARCH 18 

DRILL FORMAT #11 ABOUT TURN IN QUICK MARCH 20 

DRILL FORMAT #12 PRESENT ARMS / ORDER ARMS 22 

DRILL FORMAT #13 EYES RIGHT IN QUICK MARCH 23 

DRILL FORMAT #14 EYES FRONT IN QUICK MARCH 25 

DRILL FORMAT #15 EYES LEFT IN QUICK MARCH 27 


DRILL FORMAT #17 SALUTING TO THE RIGHT IN QUICK MARCH 30 

DRILL FORMAT #18 SALUTING TO THE LEFT IN QUICK MARCH 33 

DRILL FORMAT #19 SALUTING TO THE FRONT IN QUICK MARCH 35 

DRILL FORMAT #20 MARK TIME FROM QUICK MARCH 38 

DRILL FORMAT #21 HALT FROM QUICK MARK TIME 40 

DRILL FORMAT #22 FORWARD FROM QUICK MARK TIME 41 

DRILL FORMAT #23 QUICK MARK TIME FROM HALT 43 

DRILL FORMAT #24 CHANGE STEP IN QUICK TIME 44 

DRILL FORMAT #25 MARCHING & HALTING IN SLOW MARCH 45 

DRILL FORMAT #26 LEFT TURN IN SLOW MARCH 47 

DRILL FORMAT #27 RIGHT TURN IN SLOW MARCH 49 

DRILL FORMAT #28 ABOUT TURN IN SLOW MARCH 51 

DRILL FORMAT #29 BREAK INTO QUICK TIME 53 

DRILL FORMAT #30 BREAK INTO SLOW TIME 54 

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DRILL FORMAT #31 EYES RIGHT IN SLOW MARCH 56 

DRILL FORMAT #32 EYES FRONT IN SLOW MARCH 58 

DRILL FORMAT #33 EYES LEFT IN SLOW MARCH 59 


DRILL FORMAT #35 SALUTING TO THE RIGHT IN SLOW MARCH 63 

DRILL FORMAT #36 SALUTING TO THE LEFT IN SLOW MARCH 65 

DRILL FORMAT #37 SALUTING TO THE FRONT IN SLOW MARCH 68 

DRILL FORMAT #38 MARK TIME FROM SLOW MARCH 70 

DRILL FORMAT #39 HALT FROM SLOW MARK TIME 72 

DRILL FORMAT #40 FORWARD FROM SLOW MARK TIME 73 

DRILL FORMAT #41 SLOW MARK TIME FROM HALT 75 

DRILL FORMAT #42 CHANGE STEP IN SLOW MARCH 76 

DRILL FORMAT #43 OPEN / CLOSE ORDER IN SLOW MARCH 78 

DRILL FORMAT #44 FALL OUT 81 

DRILL FORMAT #45 DISMISS 81 

DRILL FORMAT #46 FORMING UP IN THREE RANKS 82 

a. RIGHT DRESS 

b. OPEN AND CLOSE ORDER 

DRILL FORMAT #47 POSITION OF THE BERET 83 

a. BAGS / HANDBAGS / BOOKS 

DRILL FORMAT #48 SIDE PACE (LEFT CLOSE MARCH) 83 

DRILL FORMAT #49 SIDE PACE (RIGHT CLOSE MARCH) 84 

DRILL FORMAT #50 REMOVE HEAD DRESS 86 

DRILL FORMAT #51 REPLACE HEAD DRESS 87 

SECTION TWO 

COLECTIVE DRILL 

DRILL FORMAT #52 RIGHT DRESS/ EYES FRONT 89 

DRILL FORMAT #53 SIZING 89 

DRILL FORMAT #54 RIGHT WHEEL 90 

DRILL FORMAT #55 LEFT WHEEL 90 

DRILL FORMAT #56 GET ON PARADE 91 

DRILL FORMAT #57 IN OPEN ORDER RIGHT DRESS 91 

DRILL FORMAT #58 IN CLOSE ORDER RIGHT DRESS 92 

DRILL FORMAT #59 IN OPEN ORDER INWARD DRESS 93 

DRILL FORMAT #60 IN CLOSE ORDER INWARD DRESS 95 

DRILL FORMAT #61 FORM TWO RANKS FROM THREE RANKS 96 

DRILL FORMAT #62 FORM ONE RANK FROM TWO RANKS 96 

DRILL FORMAT #63 FORM TWO RANKS FROM ONE RANK 96 

DRILL FORMAT #64 FORM THREE RANKS FROM TWO RANKS 97 

DRILL FORMAT #65 CHANGE DIRECTION RIGHT AT THE HALT 97 

DRILL FORMAT #66 CHANGE DIRECTION RIGHT ON THE MARCH 98 

DRILL FORMAT #67 CHANGE DIRECTION LEFT AT THE HALT 98 

DRILL FORMAT #68 CHANGE DIRECTION LEFT ON THE MARCH 99 

DRILL FORMAT #69 ON THE RIGHT AT THE HALT FORM SQUAD 99 

DRILL FORMAT #70 ON THE RIGHT ON THE MARCH FORM SQUAD 100 

DRILL FORMAT #71 ON THE LEFT AT THE HALT FORM SQUAD 101 

DRILL FORMAT #72 ON THE LEFT ON THE MARCH FORM SQUAD 101 

DRILL FORMAT #73 RIGHT INCLINE 102 

DRILL FORMAT #74 LEFT INCLINE 

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DRILL FORMAT #75 COUNTER MARCH 102 

DRILL FORMAT #76 OUTER COUNTER MARCH 103 

DRILL FORMAT #77 INNER COUNTER MARCH 103 

DRILL FORMAT #78 SHUTTLE MARCH 104 

DRILL FORMAT #79 SCRAM ONE/ SCRAM TWO/ E. / W. / N. / S. 104 

GUARD OR PARADE LAYOUT 106 

DRILL AND MARCH PROFILE SHEET 106 

SECTION THREE 

PARADE FORMATS 

DRILL FORMAT #80 FLAG RAISING (STANDARD) 107 

DRILL FORMAT #81 FLAG RAISING (CERMONAL) 107 

DRILL FORMAT #82 FLAG RAISING (FUNERAL) 108 

DRILL FORMAT #83 FLAG LOWERING (STANDARD) 109 

DRILL FORMAT #84 FLAG LOWERING (CERMONAL) 109 

DRILL FORMAT #85 FLAG LOWERING (FUNERAL) 110 

DRILL FORMAT #86 PROCESSIONAL (ONE ISLE) 110 

DRILL FORMAT #87 PROCESSIONAL (TWO ISLES) 112 

DRILL FORMAT #88 PROCESSIONAL (THREE ISLES) 114 

DRILL FORMAT #89 RECESSIONAL (ONE ISLE) 116 

DRILL FORMAT #90 RECESSIONAL (TWO ISLES) 117 

DRILL FORMAT #91 RECESSIONAL (THREE ISLES) 118 

DRILL FORMAT #92 FUNERAL (PROCESSION) 120 

DRILL FORMAT #93 FUNERAL (RECESSION) 121 

DRILL FORMAT #94 FUNERAL (CHANGING OF THE COLOUR BEARER)122 

DRILL FORMAT #95 COLOUR (POSTING) 122 

DRILL FORMAT #96 COLOUR (RETRIEVING) 122 

DRILL FORMAT #97 REPORTING (UNIT) 123 

DRILL FORMAT #98 REPORTING (DIVISION) 123 

DRILL FORMAT #99 REPORTING (CLUB) 124 

DRILL FORMAT #100 REPORTING (CONTINGENT) 124 

DRILL FORMAT #101 HAND OVER CEROMNY 125 

DRILL FORMAT #102 COLOUR DRILL (STAND EASY) 125 

DRILL FORMAT #103 COLOUR DRILL (STAND AT ATTENTION) 125 

DRILL FORMAT #104 COLOUR DRILL (SHOULDER COLOURS FROM 

ORDER) 126 

DRILL FORMAT #105 COLOUR DRILL (PRESENT COLOUR) 126 

DRILL FORMAT #106 COLOUR DRILL (SHOULDER COLOUR FROM 

PRESENT) 127 

DRILL FORMAT #107 COLOUR DRILL (ORDER COLOUR) 127 

DRILL FORMAT #108 INSPECTION & MARCH PASS (IN COLUMN OF 

ROUTE IN QUICK TIME) 128 

DRILL FORMAT #109 INSPECTION & MARCH PASS IN SLOW & QUICK 

TIME 134 

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GENERAL 

The drill prescribed herein is designed for general use in the Pathfinder Clubs across West Indies 

Union and may be adapted to any type of parades. Most of the explanation is of a specific nature with 

the use of phraseology which gives sufficient latitude for adaptation. 

PURPOSE 

Drill has many purposes, contrary to popular belief. Drill accustoms individuals to working as a 

member of a team, moving confidently together in unison and to a measured cadence. Drill is also used 

to move a unit from one place to another in a standard, orderly manner. Drill also teaches discipline by 

instilling habits of precision and automatic response to orders. Drill improves morale by developing 

team spirit. It also gives younger Drill Masters the confidence of command and experience in giving 

proper commands, making presentations, give bible studies and to preach. 

AIM 

1. TO PRODUCE A PATHFINDER AND OR MASTER GUIDE WHO IS PROUD, 

DISCIPLINE, ALERT AND OBEDIENT. 

2. TO PROVIDE THE BASIS OF TEAMWORK. 

The Qualities of an Instructor 

Drill is exciting. To teach it successfully you must have the following qualities: 

A. PATIENCE Never lose your temper. 

B. ENTHUSIASM You must fire your Pathfinder with the will to learn 

C. CONSISTENCY Set yourself and your Pathfinder a standard. 

Do not deviate from it. 

D. HUMANITY Understand your Pathfinder’s problem. Praise readily but do not become 

familiar; never humiliate individual Pathfinders of the squad. 

E. PERSONALITY As a drill instructor you must impress your Pathfinders with your 

personality and always control them. 

Eg. Pathfinders imitate their instructors. It is by example that they will 

learn most. Therefore when drilling a squad, stand at attention, and 

when demonstrating do so accurately. 

There are three parts to a command 

1. The introductory or preparatory States the movement to be carried out. Eg. Pathfinders will move 

to the right in threes. 

2. The Cautionary The Long drawn out part of the command getting them 

ready to work. Eg. RIGHHHHHHHHT. 

3. The Executioner Tells when the movement is to be carried out and sharply. 

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A Command must be given in the following sequence 

C – CLEAR 

L – LOUD 

A – AS AN ORDER 

P – WITH PAUSES 

NOTE FOR COMMANDERS 

Good posture, proper breathing, and the correct use of the throat and mouth muscles help develop a 

commander's voice. If commands are properly given, they will be heard by all Pathfinders and Master 

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Guides on the parade. 

• Projecting the voice enables one to be heard at maximum range without undue strain. 

• The throat, mouth, and nose act as amplifiers. They give fullness and help project the voice. In 

giving commands the throat should be relaxed. The lower jaw and lips should be loose. The 

mouth should open wide and the vowel sounds should be prolonged. Consonant and word 

endings should be curt and cut off sharply. 

• The position of attention is the proper posture for giving commands. 

LENGTH OF PACE 

QUICK AND SLOW TIME---------30 inches 

STEPPING OUT----------------------33 inches 

STEPPING SHORT------------------21 inches 

DOUBLE TIME----------------------40 inches 

SIDE PACE---------------------------12 inches 

TIMING OF FOOT DRILL 

A pause is judged between movements of foot drill which would allow 40 movements to be completed 

in a minute; this is called the regulation pause. 

THE INTRODUCTORY WORD OF COMMAND 

Before a squad is turned in any direction the instructor indicates that direction by word of command. 

The two diagrams below show how this is done. 

Figure 1 

“SQUAD WILL RETIRE” 

Move to the right in threes ************************ Move to the left in threes 

************************ 

* ************************ 

Figure 2 

“SQUAD WILL ADVANCE” 

Since it will be impractical to give the word of command “MOVE TO THE RIGHT IN THREES, 

LEFT TURN!” the following words of command therefore are used when the squad is in the retired 

position. 

“SQUAD WILL RETIRE” 

“Squad will move to the left” ************************ Squad will move to the right 

************************ 

* ************************ 

“SQUAD WILL ADVANCE” 

* Front Rank * Center Rank * Rear Rank * Right Marker 

THE EXECUTIONER 

Before the squad can move in another direction, or do another drill movement on the march, the 

executioner has to be given. Below is the foot that you would give the executioner on in slow or quick 

march. 

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QUICK MARCH 

Left turn -: is given as the right heel impacts with the ground 

About turn -: is given as the right heel impacts with the ground 

Right turn -: is given as the left heel impacts with the ground 

Change step -: is given as the right heel impacts with the ground 

Saluting to the left -: is given as the left heel impacts with the ground 

Saluting to the right -: is given as the left heel impacts with the ground 

Saluting to the front -: is given as the left heel impacts with the ground 

Eyes right/left/front -: is given as the left heel impacts with the ground 

Mark time -: is given as the right heel impacts with the ground 

Halt on mark time -: is given as the right toe impacts with the ground 

Forward on mark time -: is given as the right toe impacts with the ground 

Halt -: is given as the left heel impacts with the ground 

Change into slow time -: is given as the left heel impacts with the ground 

SLOW MARCH 

Left turn -: is given as the left foot is up & in line & passing the right 

About turn -: is given as the right foot is up & in line & passing the left 

Right turn -: is given as the right foot is up & in line & passing the left 

Change step -: is given as the right foot is up & in line & passing the left 

Eyes right/left/front -: is given as the right foot is up & in line & passing the left 

Mark time -: is given as the right foot is up & in line & passing the left 

Halt on mark time -: is given as the left knee is at its highest point 

Forward on mark time -: is given as the left knee is at its highest point 

Open Order -: is given as the right foot is up & in line & passing the left 

Halt -: is given as the right foot is up & in line & passing the left 

Change into quick time -: is given as the right foot is up & in line & passing the left 

DEFINITION 

a) Cadence – the uniformed rhythm in which a movement is executed or a number of or 

counts per minute at which the movement is executed. 

b) Element – an individual, unit, club, division, or larger designation forming part of a next 

larger group. 

c) Pace or step – the prescribed distance measured from heel to heel of a marching Pathfinder. 

d) Double time – the cadence of 180 paces or steps per minute. 

e) Quick time – the cadence of 120 paces or steps per minute. 

f) Slow time – the cadence of 85 paces or steps per minute. 

g) Column – a formation in which the elements of a formation (other than a club) are one behind 

the other. 

h) Alignment – a straight line on which a body of Pathfinders is formed or is to be formed. 

i) Covering – the act of placing oneself directly behind another person. 

j) Depth – the place occupied by a body of Pathfinders from front to rear. 

k) Distance – the space between Pathfinders from front to rear. 

l) Dressing – the act of aligning oneself with and covering others within a body of Pathfinders. 

m) File – 1. Either two or three Pathfinders or different ranks who are covering each other 

2. A body of Pathfinders in two ranks facing a flank 

n) Single file – Pathfinders one behind another on a frontage of one at normal marching 

distance. 

o) Blank file - a file in which there is on center and or rear Pathfinder. This file is the second form 

the left in threes and third from the left in two ranks. 

p) Flank - either side of a body of Pathfinders as opposed to it’s front or rear. 

q) Directing flank - the flank by which a body of Pathfinders takes its dressing. 

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) Frontage - the extent of ground covered laterally by a body of Pathfinders measured form flank 

to flank. 

s) Internal - the lateral space measured between Pathfinders or bodies of Pathfinders on the same 

alignment. 

t) Line - Pathfinders formed on the same alignment. 

u) Markers - Pathfinders employed to mark points on which a movement is to be directed, or by 

which a formation or alignment is to be regulated. 

v) Close or open order - the distance between ranks in line with each other thirty or sixty inches 

depending on circumstances. 

w) Rank - a line of Pathfinders side by side. 

x) Supernumerary rank - an extra rank, fourth rank in three ranks, or third rank in two ranks, 

formed by the Master Guides / Officers of a body of Pathfinders. 

THE ONLY WAY TO PERFECT DRILL IS BY PRACTICE!!!! 

AIDS TO INSTRUCTIORS 

The standards for the time and length of pace to be used in drill are provided by three items: 

a. Metronome (assisted by the drum) 

b. Pace Stick 

c. Pace Ladder 

These aids must be used frequently to ensure uniform timing of drill between units, their regular use by 

instructors when teaching is of great importance. 

THE METRONOME 

The metronome sets the time both for marching and for swagger drill. It can be set to the desired 

number of beats to the minute. As it is a delicate instrument, it must be checked frequently with a stop 

watch. 

Without using this instrument, it is impossible to maintain the correct timing for any long period, both 

in the personnel under command and among the instructors who are required to call out the time. 

THE PACE STICK 

The pace stick measures the correct length of pace. When it is used in conjunction with the metronome 

and the drum, a high standard of marching, rhythm, and uniformity can be obtained. This is necessary, 

not only for ceremonial purposes, but also to reduce fatigue on long periods of marches and to set the 

standard of accuracy required. 

It is the only items of the three which the instructor must manipulate himself. Constant 

practice is required to master the swinging of the stick. 

To train his squad the instructor should march alongside the leading Pathfinder or Master Guide using 

the pace stick to control the length of pace. The natural tendency is to step too long, 

causing bad marching positions and straggling in the squad. As progress is made, the instructor should 

check the length of pace by marching behind the squad using the pace stick. He should explain to the 

squad any faults which occur in the length of pace so that the correct pace becomes a habit. 

CARRYING THE PACE STICK 

Closed, the stick is normally carried either at the trail or under the left arm. At the trail, it is swung 

with the right arm from front to rear and kept parallel with the ground. Under the left arm, it is kept 

parallel with the ground; the point of balance under the left armpit; shoes to the rear, the head of the 

stick held in the left hand in a ‘Y’ grip, fingers together and on the left with the head of the stick inline 

with the tip of the middle finger, extended and slanting upwards, thumb straight and on the 

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ight. When saluting with the pace stick carried under the arm, the right hand comes up to execute the 

salute. To order arm the right hand is cut to the side. If the stick is held at the side in the position of 

attention, it is passed under the left armpit, shoes to the rear. Left hand hold the stick in a ‘Y’ grip as 

stated above and the right arm cut to the side before making the salute. On completion of the salute, the 

head of the stick is grasped with the right hand and the stick is brought across the front of the body to 

resume the position of attention. 

Open, the stick is held at the right side as follows: 

'STAND AT - EASE' 

The stick is held in the right hand just below the apex, back of the hand to the right, fingers round both 

shafts, thumb nearest the body round the rear shaft, elbow against the side. The rear shaft is upright 

with the shoe slightly to the right and to the front of the right toe. The forward leg is extended to the 

front, shoe off the ground. The left arm is held at the side. 

ATTEN - TION 

Swing the forward leg of the stick to the rear by rotating the stick. 

QUICK (OR SLOW) - MARCH 

Step off with the left foot. Swing the rear leg or the stick forward by twisting with the fingers and 

thumb, and rotating the free leg of the stick on the outwards and forwards. Place the swinging shoe on 

the ground straight in front of the shoe already on the ground. Continue this movement until halted or 

as long as required. When halting, the stick is held in the position of attention detailed above. 

MARCHING POSITION 

When ceasing to swing, while still marching, the stick is lifted so that the forearm is parallel with the 

ground, hand in front of the right hip, thumb and forefinger round the forward shaft, which is held 

upright, other fingers round the cover shaft. 

NOTE: Instructors must be able to swing the pace stick with either hand. 

THE PACE LADDER 

Distances of 100 and 200 meters should be marked out on the drill ground at intervals of one pace 

(75cm), using bricks or other suitable marks, to form a 'ladder', to practice in keeping the correct time 

and pace. 

The squad should be formed up at right angles to the ladder with the instructor standing on it. He will 

set the time and length of pace, the squad keeping its alignment by the instructor. 

Instruction on the pace ladder should be carried out collectively and later individually in slow and 

quick time. 

PHRASEOLOGY 

This is the format used in section one of this manual to teach drill movements for individual drill. 

Taking you a stage further in your_______________________________ I am now going to teach 

you_________________________. The reason this movement is taught is to enable an individual or a 

body of _________________________ to ____________________in a smart and uniformed manner. 

On the command ‘stand easy’ relax and look this way while I give you a complete demonstration of 

the movement. 

COMMAND 

DEMONSTRATION (COMPLETE) 

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There you saw a complete demonstration of the movement. For the purpose of instruction this 

movement is broken down into parts and each part being numbered. *Continue to look this way while I 

demonstrate the action carried out on the receipt of the command 

__________________________________________. 

DEMONSTRATION (_________________by number _________________) 

EXPLANATION 

Immediately on the receipt of the command I ____________________________________________ 

_______________________________________________________________________________ and 

I froze in this position. 

POINTS TO NOTE :- 

__________________________________________________________________________________ 

______________________________________________________________________________ 

Are there any questions? You the squad on the receipt of the word of command will 

shout___________________________________. 

PRACTICE Individually Collectively Individually 

INSTRUCTION 

Relax and look this way. 

Continue to look this way while I give you a complete and final demonstration of the movement. 

DEMONSTRATION (COMPLETE AND FINAL) 

There you saw a complete and final demonstration of the movement. You the squad on the action of 

the command will shout ________________________. 

PRACTICE Individually Collectively Individually 

SECTION ONE 

DRILL FORMAT #01 

POSITION OF ATTENTION 

INTRODUCTION 

Introducing you to your foot drill, I am now going to teach you the position of 

attention. The reason this is taught is to enable an individual or a body of 

Master Guides or Pathfinder to stand properly at the attention in a smart and 

uniform manner. On the command stand easy relax and look this way while I 

demonstrate and explain. 

COMMAND Stand Easy 

DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) 

EXPLANATION 

I am now standing at attention. 

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Points to note. Both heels are up against and touching each other. Both feet flat on the ground 

supporting the weight of the body. Feet are off to an angle of thirty degrees from the front center of 

the body. Both knees are braced. The body erect and square to the front. Arms straight and held to 

the side with the forearm tucked in behind the hipbone and the wrist straight. Fingers curl to form a 

fist, with the thumb on the outside of the forefinger, pressing down on the forefinger, locking the 

forearm at the elbow, with all fingers touching the thigh behind the seam. Shoulders held down and 

back to bring the chest to a normal position without straining or stiffening. Head held up with the eyes 

level and in line with your height, mouth closed. 

Are there any questions? 

Adopt the position of attention. 

PRACTICE Collectively 


STAND AT EASE 

INTRODUCTION 

Taking you a stage further in your foot drill, I am now going to 

teach you to stand at ease. The reason this movement is taught is 

to enable an individual or a body of Master Guides or 

Pathfinders to stand at ease and remain properly braced in a 

smart and uniform manner. On the command stand easy relax 

and look this way while I give you a complete demonstration of 

the movement. 

COMMAND ‘Stand Easy’ 

DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) “Call 

out Up-Down” 

INSTRUCTION 


movement is broken down into parts and each part is numbered. Continue to look this way while I 

demonstrate the action carried out on the receipt of the command “Stand at Ease by numbers, Stand at 

Ease One”. 

DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call Out “UP” 

EXPLANATION 

Immediately on the receipt of the command I bend my left knee up in front of the body, so that the 

knee and thigh became parallel with the ground, foot hanging naturally and with my toe beneath the 

knee. And I froze in this position. 

POINTS TO NOTE: - 

My right foot is flat on the ground supporting the weight of the body. Right foot off to an angle of 

thirty degrees from the front center of the body with knee braced. My left knee and thigh are parallel 

to the ground, foot hanging naturally, toes beneath the knee. The remainder of the body is erect and 

square to the front. 

Are there any questions…You the squad on the execution of this command will shout “ONE” 

PRACTISE Collectively Individually Collectively 

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INSTRUCTION 

Relax and look this way…. I left you in this position; continue to look this way while I demonstrate the 

action carried out on the receipt of the command “Squad Two”. 

DEMONSTRATRATION (Instructor) Call Out “DOWN” 

EXPLANATION 

Immediately on the receipt of the command, I drove my left foot to the ground so that the heel of the 

left is 12 inches from the heel of the right, at the same time I move both hands from the side and put 

them in the rear and I froze in the position. 

POINTS TO NOTE:- 

Both feet flat on the ground supporting the weight of the body. The heel of the left is 12inches from 

the heel of the right with feet to an angle of thirty degrees, from the front center of the body. Both 

knees are braced. The back of the right hand is in the palm of the left hand, with the right thumb cross 

the left thumb and the fingers straight and together pointing to the ground. The remainder of the body 

is erect and square to the front. 

Are there any questions?…. You the squad on the execution of this movement will shout “Two” 


INSTRUCTION 

Relax and look this way…Continue to look this way while I give you a complete and final 

demonstration of the movement. 

DEMONSTRATION` (Instructor) “Call out Up-Down” 

INSTRUCTION 

There you saw a complete and final demonstration of the movement. 

Are there any question?…You the squad on the execution of this movement will shout “UP-DOWN” 



LEFT TURN AT THE HALT 

INTRODUCTION 

Taking you a stage further in your foot drill, I am now going to teach you the left 

turn. The reason this movement is taught is to enable an individual or a body of 

Master Guides or Pathfinders to turn through an angle of ninety (90) degrees in a 

smart and uniformed manner. 

On the command “Stand Easy” relax and look this way while I give you a complete 



DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call Out “WORK 2-3-4 

WORK” 

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INSTRUCTION 


movement is broken down into parts and each part is numbered. Continue to look this way while I 

demonstrate the action carried out on the receipt of the command “Turning by number Left Turn ONE” 

DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call Out “ONE” 

EXPLANATION 

Immediately on the receipt of the command, I force my head, shoulder, body, left foot through an 

angle of ninety (90) degrees to the left by pivoting on the heel of the left and the ball of the right and I 

froze in this position. 

POINTS TO NOTE 

My left foot is flat on the ground supporting the weight of the body, with foot off to an angle of thirty 

(30) degrees from the front center of the body. My right toe is on the ground with heel raised. Both 

knees are braced. The remainder of the body is erect and square to the front. 

Are there any question?…You the squad and the executioner of this movement will shout “ONE” 


INSTRUCTION 

Relax and look this way…I left you in this position. Continue to look this way while I demonstrate the 


DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call Out “TWO” 

EXPLANATION 

Immediately on the receipt of the command I bend my right knee up in front of my body so that the 

knee and thigh became parallel to the ground foot hanging naturally. Toe beneath the knee. I force my 

right foot to the ground so that the heel of the right is up against and touching the heel of the left, and I 



I am now standing at attention facing my new direction. Are there any questions? You the squad on 

the execution of this movement will shout “TWO” 

PRACTICE Collectively Individually Collectively 

INSTRUCTION 

Relax and look this way… Continue to look this way while I give you a complete and final 


DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call Out “Work 2-3-4-Work” 

INSTRUCTION 


Are there any questions… You the squad on the execution of this movement will shout “Work 2-3-4 

Work” 


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LEFT OBLIQUE TURN INTRODUCTION 

Just like left turn with the exception that the body is force at an angle of 45 degrees. 


RIGHT TURN AT THE HALT 

INTRODUCTION 

Taking you a stage further in your foot drill, I am now going to teach you right turn at the halt. The 

reason this movement is taught is to enable an individual or a body of Master Guides or Pathfinders to 

turn through an angle of 90degrees to the right in a smart and uniformed manner. 

On the command “Stand Easy” relax and look this way while I give you a complete demonstration of 

the movement. 


DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call Out “Work 2-3-4 Work 

INSTRUCTION 

There you saw a complete demonstration of the movement. For the purpose of 

Instruction this movement is broken down into parts and each part is numbered. 

Continue to look this way while I demonstrate the action carried out on the 

receipt of the command “Turning by number Right Turn One”. 

DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call Out “ONE” 

EXPLANATION 

Immediately on the receipt of the command I forced my head, shoulder, body and right foot through an 

angle of 90 degrees to the right by pivoting on the heel of the right and the ball of the left. And I froze 

in this position. 


My right foot is flat on the ground supporting the weight of the body, with foot off to an angle of 30 

degrees from the front center of the body. My left toe is on the ground with heel raised. Both knees 

are braced. The remainder of the body is erect and square to the front. 

Are there any question?…You the squad on the execution of this movement will shout “ONE”. 


INSTRUCTION 

Relax and look this way…I left you in this position; continue to look this way while I demonstrate the 



EXPLANATION 

Immediately on the receipt of the command I bend my left knee up in front of the body so that the knee 

and thigh became parallel to the ground, foot hanging naturally toe beneath the knee. I forced my left 

foot to the ground so that the heel of the left is up against and touching the heel of the right, and I froze 



I am now standing at attention facing my new direction. 

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Are there any questions?…You the squad on the execution of this movement will shout “TWO” 


INSTRUCTION 

Relax and look this way…Continue to look this way while I give you a complete and final 


DEMONSTRATION (instructor) Call Out “Work 2-3-4 Work 

INSTRUCTION 


Are there any questions?…You the squad on the execution of this movement will shout the regulation 

pause of 40 movements to the minute “Work 2-3-4 Work”. 


RIGHT OBLIQUE TURN 

INTRODUCTION 

Just like right turn with the exception that the body is forced at an angle of 45 degrees. 


ABOUT TURN AT THE HALT 

INFORMATION 

Taking you a stage further in your foot drill, I am now going to teach you about turn. The reason this 

movement is taught is to enable an individual or a body of Master Guides or Pathfinders to turn 

through an angle of 180 degrees due right in a smart and uniformed manner. On the command “Stand 

Easy” relax and look this way while I give you a complete demonstration of the movement. 


DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call Out “Work 2-3-4 Work” 

INSTRUCTION 


instruction, this movement is broken down into parts and each part is numbered. 


receipt of the command “Turning by number About Turn One”. 

DEMONSTRATOR (Instructor) Call Out “ONE” 

EXPLANATION 

Immediately on the receipt of the command I forced my head, shoulder, body 

and right foot through an angle of 180 degrees due right by pivoting on the heel 

of the right and the ball on the left. And I froze in this position. 


My right foot is flat on the ground supporting the weight of the body, with foot 

off to an angle of 30 degree form the front center of the body. My left toe is on 

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the ground with heel raised, both knees are braced. Thee remainder of the body is erect and square to 

the front. 

Are there any questions?…You the squad on the execution of this movement will shout “ONE”. 


INSTRUCTION 


action carried out on the receipt of the command “Squad TWO”. 


EXPLANATION 

Immediately on the receipt of the word of command I bend my left knee up in front of the body so that 

the knee and thigh became parallel to the ground foot hanging naturally toe beneath the knee. I then 

force my left foot to the ground so that the heel of the left is up against and touching the heel of the 

right, and I froze in this position. 



Are there any questions? …You the squad on the execution of this movement will shout “TWO”. 


INSTRUCTION 

Relax and look this way…. Continue to look this way while I give you a complete and final 


DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call Out “Work 2-3-4 Work” 

INSTRUCTION 


Are there any questions?…You he squad on the execution of this movement will shout the regulation 

pause of 40 movements to the minutes “Work 2-3-4 Work”. 



TWO BASIC MOVEMENTS 

INTRODUCTION 

Taking you a stage further in your foot drill, I am now going to teach you the two basic movements in 

foot drill. The reason this movement is taught is to enable an individual or a body of Master Guides or 

Pathfinders to shoot the left foot forward and bend the right knee in a smart and uniformed manner. On 

the command “Stand Easy” relax and look this way while I demonstrate and explain. 

DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) shoot, left foot and bend right knee 

EXPLANATION 

I shoot the left foot forward 12 inches, place it flat on the ground to support the weight of the body, 

then I bend my right knee up in front of the body so that the knee and thigh became parallel with the 

ground foot hanging naturally toe beneath the knee. I then drove my right foot to the ground so that 

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the heel of the left is up against touching the heel of the right, and I 

am now standing at the position of attention. 

Are there any questions?… This is used for: - 

1. One or paces forward march 

2. Open order right dress 

3. To halt 

4. The opposite is one pace backward march where the left leg 

is force 12 inches to the rear, then bending the right knee. 

PRACTICE Collectively - Individually- Collectively 


LEFT CLOSE AND RIGHT CLOSE MARCH 

INTRODUCTION 

Taking you a stage further in your foot drill, I am now going to teach you the left close and the right 

close march. The reason this movement is taught is to enable an individual or a body of Pathfinders to 

move up to eight paces to the left and to the right without first being turned to that direction, marched 

and turned to the front again, in a smart and uniform manner. This movement is taught by 

demonstration and explanation. On the command stand easy relax and look this way while I 

demonstrate and explain the movement, dealing firstly with left close march. 


DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call Out ‘One Two’ 

EXPLANATION 

Immediately on the receipt of the command I bend my left knee in front of the body so that the knee 

and thigh became parallel to the ground foot hanging naturally toe beneath the knee. I then force my 

left foot to the ground so that my left heel is twelve inches from the right heel. I then bend my right 

knee up in front of the body so that my knee and thigh became parallel to the ground foot hanging 

naturally toe beneath the knee. I then force my left foot to the ground so that the heel of the right is up 

against and touching the left. 


I will continue to do this for the number of paces specify. The remainder of the body is erect and 


Are there any questions? … You the squad on the execution of this movement will shout ‘One Two’. 


EXPLANATION 

Relax and look this way. (Dealing now with the Right Close March). It is similar to Left Close March 

with the difference of moving the right foot first and moving it off to the right twelve inches. Then 

move the left foot to come back to attention. 

Are there any questions? … You the squad on the execution of this movement will shout ‘One Two’. 


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MARCHING AND HALTING IN QUICK MARCH 

INTRODUCTION 

Taking you a stage further in your foot drill, I am now going to teach you Marching and Halting in 

Quick March. The reason this movement is taught is to enable an individual or a body of Master 

Guides or Pathfinders to march at the cadence of 120 paces to the minute and halt in a smart and 

uniform manner. 

On the command ‘Stand Easy’ relax and look this way while I give you a complete demonstration of 

the movement. 


DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) left right left right, halt miss shoot bend 

INSTRUCTION 

Dealing firstly with the march. For the purpose of instruction this movement is broken down into parts 

and each part is numbered. Continue to look this way while I demonstrate the action carried out on the 

receipt of the command ‘Quick March by numbers Quick march one’. 

DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call Out ‘Left’ 

EXPLANATION 

Immediately on the receipt of the command I force my left foot forward a marching pace of thirty 

inches insuring that it was my heel that impacted with the ground first. At the same time I swing my 

right arm forward and my left arm back, and I froze in this position. 


My left foot is flat on the ground supporting the weight of the body, with my left foot off to an angle of 

thirty degrees from the front center of the body. My right toe is on the ground with heel raised. Both 

knees are braced. My right arm is at the top of its forward swing, parallel to the ground ninety degrees 

to the chest. Fingers curl to form a fist with the thumb on the outside of the forefinger pressing down 

on the forefinger locking the forearm at the elbow, knuckles facing front. My left arm is as far back as 

physically possible, wrist straight. The remainder of the body is erect and square to the front. 

Are there any questions? …. Continue to look this way while I demonstrate the action carried out on 

the receipt of the command ‘Squad Two’. 

DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call Out ‘Right’ 

EXPLANATION 

Immediately on the receipt of the command, I force my right foot forward a full marching pace of 

thirty inches, bending the knee sufficiently to allow the foot to pass through the correct position of 

attention ensuring that it was the heel that impacted with the ground first. At the same time I swing my 

left arm forward and my right arm to the rear as far back as physically possible and I froze in this 

position. 


My right foot is flat on the ground supporting the weight of the body, with my right foot off to an angle 

of 30 degrees from the front center of the body. My left toe is on the ground with heel raised. Both 

knees are braced. My left arm is level and in line with my shoulder parallel to the ground 90 degrees 

to the chest. Fingers curl to form a fist with the thumb pressing down on the forefinger whereby 

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locking the fore arm at the elbow, knuckles facing front. My right arm is as far back as physically 

possible, wrist straight. The remainder of the body is erect and square to the front. 

Are there any questions? … Continue to look this way while I demonstrate the action carried out on 

the receipt of the command “Squad Three.” 

DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call out “Left” 

EXPLANATION 

Immediately on the receipt of the command, I force my left foot forward a full marching pace of thirty 

inches, bending the knee sufficiently to allow the foot to pass through the correct position of attention 

ensuring that it was the heel that impacted with the ground first. At the same time I swing my right arm 

forward and my left arm to the rear as far back as physically possible and I froze in this position. 



thirty degrees from the front center of the body. My right toe is on the ground with heel raised. Both 

knees are braced. My right arm is at the top of its forward swing, parallel to the ground ninety degrees 

to the chest. Fingers curl to form a fist with the thumb on the outside of the forefinger pressing down 

on the forefinger locking the forearm at the elbow knuckles facing front. My left arm is as far back as 

physically possible, wrist straight. The remainder of the body is erect and square to the front. 

Are there any questions? … You the squad on the execution of each of these movements will shout 

left – right - left. 


INSTRUCTION 

Relax and look this way. Continue to look this way while I give you a complete and final 


DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call Out ‘Left – Right – Left’ 

INSTRUCTION 


Are there any questions? … You the squad on the execution of these movements will move at a 

cadence of 120 paces to the minute ensuring that it’s your heel that impacts with the ground first. 


INSTRUCTION 

Relax and look this way. (Dealing now with the halt). Continue to look this way while I give you a 

complete demonstration of the movement. 

DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call Out ‘Halt, Miss Shoot Bend’ 

INSTRUCTION 

There you saw a complete demonstration of the movement. For the purpose of demonstration this 

movement is broken down into parts and each part being numbered. Continue to look this way while I 

demonstrate the action carried out on the receipt of the command ‘Halt’. 

DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call Out ‘Halt’ 

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EXPLANATION 

Immediately on the receipt of the command, which I receive as my left foot impact with the ground, I 

took a marching pace of thirty inches with my right foot ensuring that it was my right heel that impact 

with the ground first. At the same time I interchange my arm swing. And I froze in this position. 


My right foot is flat on the ground supporting the weight of the body, with foot off to an angle of thirty 

degrees from the front center of the body. My left toe is on the ground with heel raised. Both knees are 

braced. My left arm is at the top of its forward swing, parallel with the ground ninety degrees to the 

chest, with my thumb on the outside of my forefinger pressing down on my forefinger locking the fore 

arm at the elbow. My right arm is as far back as physically possible with wrist straight. The remainder 

of the body is erect and square to the front. 

Are there any questions? … You the squad on the execution of this movement will shout ‘Miss’. 


INSTRUCTION 

Relax and look this way. Continue to look this way while I demonstrate the action carried out on the 

receipt of the command ‘Squad Two’. 

DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call Out ‘Shoot Bend’ 

EXPLANATION 

Immediately on the receipt of command I shoot my left foot forward and place it flat on the ground 

fifteen inches, interchange my arms in a scissors like motion. I then bend my right knee up in front of 

my body so that the knee and thigh became parallel with the ground foot hanging naturally toe beneath 

the knee. I then drove my right foot to the ground so that the heel of the right is up against and 

touching the heel of the left, at the same time I cut away my hands to my side. And I froze in this 

position. 



Are there any questions? … You the squad on the execution of this movement will shout ‘Shoot-Bend’ 


INSTRUCTION 



DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call Out ‘Miss – Shoot – Bend’ 

INSTRUCTION 


Are there any questions? … You the squad on the execution of this movement will shout ‘Miss – Shoot 

– Bend’. 

PRACTICE Collectively Individually 

BACKWARD MARCH 

Collectively 

Given in quick march, the same as quick march with the only difference of a marching pace of 15 

inches is taken. 

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DRILL FORMAT # 09 

LEFT TURN IN QUICK MARCH 

INTRODUCTION 

Taking you a stage further in your foot drill, I am now going to teach you ‘Left Turn in Quick March’. 

The reason this movement is taught is to enable an individual or a body of Master Guides or 

Pathfinders turn through an angle of ninety degrees to the left without first being halted in a smart and 

uniformed manner. 


the movement. 


DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call Out ‘Miss Punch’ 

INSTRUCTION 



demonstrate the action carried out on the receipt of the command ‘Turning by number Left Turn One’. 

DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call Out ‘Freeze’ 

EXPLANATION 

Immediately on the receipt of the command which I received as the right heel impact with the ground, 

I took a marching pace of thirty inches with the left foot. At the same time I interchange my arm 

swing. And I froze in this position. 


My left foot is flat on the ground supporting the weight of the body, left foot off to an angle of thirty 

degrees from the front center of the body. My right toe is on the ground with heel raised. Both knees 

are braced. My right arm is at the top of its forward swing parallel to the ground ninety degrees to the 

chest, fingers curl to form a fist with my thumb pressing down on the forefinger locking the fore arm at 

the elbow. My left arm is as far back as physically possible. The remainder of the body is erect and 


Are there any questions? … You the squad on the execution of this movement will shout ‘Freeze’. 


INSTRUCTION 

Relax and look this way… I left you in this position; continue to look this way while I demonstrate the 

action carried out on the receipt of the command “Squad Two.” 

DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call Out “Two” 

EXPLANATION 

Immediately on the receipt of the command, I force both hands to the side, at the same time I bend my 

right knee up in front of the body so that the knee and thigh became parallel to the ground, at the same 

time I force my head, shoulder, body and left foot through an angle of ninety degrees to the left, at the 

same time I force my right foot to the ground, at the same time I take a pace of thirty inches with the 

left foot, at the same time I swing my right hand forward and my left hand to the rear and I froze in this 

position. 

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My right foot is flat on the ground supporting the weight of the body. My left heel is on the ground 

with toes raised. Both knees are braced. My right arm is level and in line with my right shoulder, 

ninety degrees to the chest. My left arm is forced to the rare as far as physically possible. The 

remainder of the body is erect and square to the front. 

Are there any questions? … You the squad on the execution of this movement will shout “Two” 

PARCTICE Collectively Individually Collectively 

INSTRUCTION 

Relax and look this way… I left you in this position, continue to look this way while I demonstrate the 

action carried out on the receipt of the command “Squad Forward.” 

DEMONSTRTION (Instructor) Call Out “Forward” 

EXPLANATION 

Immediately on the receipt on the command I continue marching at the rate of 120 paces per minute. 

Are there any questions? … You the squad on the execution of this movement will shout “Forward.” 


INSTRUCTION 

Relax and look this way… Continue to look this way while I give you a complete and final 


DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call out “Miss – Punch” 

INSTRUCTION 


Are there any questions? … You the squad on the execution of this movement will shout “Miss – 

Punch.” 

PRACTICE Collectively - Individually - Collectively 


RIGHT TURN IN QUICK MARCH 

INTRODUCTION 

Taking you a stage further in your foot drill, I am now going to teach you right turn on quick march. 

The reason this movement is taught to you is to enable an individual or body of Master Guides or 

Pathfinders to turn ninety degrees to the right without first being halted in a smart and uniformed 

manner. On the command “Stand Easy” relax and look this way while I give you a complete 



DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call Out “Miss – Punch” 

INSTRUCTION 


movement is broken into parts and each part being numbered. Continue to look this way while I 

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demonstrate the action carried out on the receipt of the command ‘Turning by numbers, Right Turn 

One’ 

DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call out ‘Freeze’ 

EXPLANATION 

Immediately on the receipt of the word of command which I received as my right heel impact with the 

ground, I took a further marching pace of thirty inches with my right foot. At the same time I 

alternated my arms and I froze in this position. 



of thirty degrees form the front center of the body. My left toes are on the ground with heel raised. 

Both knees are braced. My left arm is at the top of its forward swing parallel with the ground ninety 

degrees with the chest. My right arm is as far back as physically possible with wrist straight. The 


Are there any questions? … You the squad on the execution of this movement will shout ‘Freeze.’ 


INSTRUCTION 

Relax and look this way. I left you in this position; continue to look this way while I demonstrate the 

action carried out on the receipt of the command ‘Squad Two.’ 

DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call Out ‘Two.’ 

EXPLANATION 

Immediately on the receipt of the command I force both hands to the side in a scissors-like motion, at 

the same time, I bend my left knee up in front of the body so that the knee and thigh became parallel 

with the ground, foot hanging naturally, toe beneath the knee. I then drive my left foot to the ground, 

at the same time I force my head, shoulder and right foot through an angle of ninety degrees to the 

right, at the same I take a marching pace of thirty inches with the right foot, at the same time I swing 

my left hand forward and my right hand to the rear and I froze in this position. 



of thirty degrees from the front center of the body. My left toes are on the ground with heel raised. 

Both knees are braced. My left hand is at the top of its forward swing parallel to the ground, ninety 

degrees to the chest. My right hand is as far back as physically possible with wrist straight. The 


Are there any questions? … You the squad on the execution of this movement will shout ‘Two.” 


INSTRUCTION 


action carried out on the receipt of the command ‘Squad Forward.’ 

DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call Out ‘Forward’ 

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INSTRUCTION 

Immediately on the receipt of the command I continue marching at the rate of 120 paces to the minute. 

Are there any questions? … You the squad on the execution of this movement will shout ‘Forward.” 


INSTRUCTION 



DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call Out ‘Miss – Punch 

INSTRUCTION 


Are there any questions? … You the squad on the execution of this movement will shout ‘Miss-Punch 



ABOUT TURN IN QUICK MARCH 

INTRODUCTION 

Taking you a stage further in your foot drill, I am now going to teach you about turn in quick march. 


Pathfinders to turn one hundred and eighty degrees due right without first being halted in a smart and 

uniformed manner. On the command “Stand Easy” relax and look this way while I give you a 



DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call Out “In bend left, bend right bend left, forward” 

INSTRUCTION 



demonstrate the action carried out on the receipt of the command ‘Turning by numbers, About Turn 

One’ 

DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call out ‘In’ 

EXPLANATION 

Immediately on the receipt of the word of command which I received as my right heel impacted with 

the ground, I brought my right foot from the rear and place it beside the left so that the heel of the left 

is in the instep of the right, at the same time I cut away the movements of my arm swing and I froze in 

this position. 


Both feet are flat on the ground supporting the weight of the body, both knees are braced. The 


Are there any questions? … You the squad on the execution of this movement will shout ‘In’ 

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INSTRUCTION 



DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call Out ‘Bend left.’ 

EXPLANATION 

Immediately on the receipt of the command, I bend my left knee up in front of the body so that the 

knee and thigh became parallel with the ground, foot hanging naturally, toe beneath the knee, at the 

same time I pivot ninety degrees to the right on my right heel, I then drive my left foot to the ground 

and I froze in this position. 




Are there any questions? … You the squad on the execution of this movement will shout ‘Bend left.” 


INSTRUCTION 



DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call Out ‘Bend right’ 

EXPLANATION 

Immediately on the receipt of the command, I bend my right knee up in front of the body so that the 

knee and thigh became parallel with the ground, foot hanging naturally, toe beneath the knee, at the 

same time I pivot ninety degrees to the right on my left heel, I then drive my right foot to the ground 





Are there any questions? … You the squad on the execution of this movement will shout ‘Bend Right.” 


INSTRUCTION 


action carried out on the receipt of the command ‘Squad Three.’ 

DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call Out ‘Bend Left.’ 

EXPLANATION 


knee and thigh became parallel with the ground, foot hanging naturally, toe beneath the knee, I then 

drive my left foot to the ground and I froze in this position. 

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EXPLANATION 


action carried out on the receipt of the command ‘Squad Forward.’ 

DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call Out ‘Forward.’ 

EXPLANATION 

Immediately on the receipt of the command, I took a marching pace of thirty inches with my right foot, 

at the same time my left arm swing forward parallel with the ground ninety degrees with the chest, at 

the same time my right arm swing back as far as physically possible. And I froze in this position. 


I continued to march at the rate of 120 paces to the minute. 

Are there any questions? … You the squad on the execution of the command will shout ‘Forward’. 


INSTRUCTION 



DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call Out “In bend left, bend right bend left, forward” 

INSTRUCTION 


Are there any questions? … You the squad on the execution of the command will shout “In bend left, 

bend right bend left, forward” 



PRESENT ARMS /ORDER ARMS 

INTRODUCTION 

Taking you a stage further in your foot drill, I am now going to teach you 

present arms and order arms. The reason these movements are taught to you is 

to enable an individual or body of Master Guides or Pathfinders to pay or return 

compliments in a smart and uniformed manner. On the command “Stand Easy” 

relax and look this way while I give you a complete demonstration of the 

movement, dealing firstly with present arms. 


DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call Out “Up” 

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INSTRUCTION 



demonstrate the action carried out on the receipt of the command ‘Present Arms’. 

DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call out ‘Up’ 

EXPLANATION 

Immediately on the receipt of the word of command I force my right arm up the right side of the body, 

bend the right arm at the elbow open my hand to execute the salute and I froze in this position. 


My right hand is opened with palm braced out. Fingers close together with the index finger one inch 

above the right eye The remainder of the body is erect and square to the front. 



INSTRUCTION 

Relax and look this way. I left you in this position, continue to look this way while I demonstrate the 

action carried out on the receipt of the command ‘Order Arms.’ 

DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call Out ‘Cut.’ 

EXPLANATION 

Immediately on the receipt of the command, I force my right arm back to its position using the shortest 

possible route and I froze in this position. 



Are there any questions? … You the squad on the execution of this movement will shout ‘Cut.” 



EYES RIGHT IN QUICK MARCH 

INTRODUCTION 

Taking you a stage further in your foot drill, I am now going to teach you 

eyes right in quick march. The reason this movement is taught to you is to 

enable an individual or body of Master Guides or Pathfinders to pay 

compliments to the flank while on the march in a smart and uniformed 

manner. On the command “Stand Easy” relax and look this way while I 

give you a complete demonstration of the movement. 


DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call Out “Miss Over,” 

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INSTRUCTION 



demonstrate the action carried out on the receipt of the command ‘eyes right by numbers, eyes right 

One’ 

DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call out ‘Miss’ 

EXPLANATION 

Immediately on the receipt of the word of command, which I received as my left heel impact with the 





of thirty degrees form the front centre of the body. My left toes are on the ground with heel raised. 




Are there any questions? … You the squad on the execution of this movement will shout ‘Miss.’ 


INSTRUCTION 



DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call Out ‘Over.’ 

EXPLANATION 

Immediately on the receipt of the command I took a further marching pace of 30 inches with my left 

foot, at the same time I force my head and eyes over to the right so that my chin is over my right 

shoulder and I froze in this position. 



thirty degrees from the front centre of the body. My right toes are on the ground with heel raised. 

Both knees are braced. My chin is over my right shoulder. My right hand is at the top of its forward 

swing, parallel to the ground 90 degrees to the chest. My left hand is as far back as physically possible. 

The remainder of the body is erect and square to the front. 

Are there any questions? … You the squad on the execution of this movement will shout ‘Over.” 


INSTRUCTION 



DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call Out ‘2,3,4,5,etc.’ 

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EXPLANATION 

Immediately on the receipt of the command I continue marching with my head and eyes over to the 

right. 


I continue marching at a rate of 120 paces to the minute, with my head and eyes over to the right. 

Are there any questions? … You the squad on the execution of this movement will shout ‘2,3,4,5etc.” 


INSTRUCTION 



DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call Out ‘Miss, Over’ 

INSTRUCTION 


Are there any questions? … You the squad on the execution of this movement will shout ‘Miss, Over’ 



EYES FRONT IN QUICK MARCH 

INTRODUCTION 

Taking you a stage further in your foot drill, I am now going to teach you eyes front in quick march. 


Pathfinders to pay compliments to the flank while on the march in a smart and uniformed manner. On 

the command “Stand Easy” relax and look this way while I give you a complete demonstration of the 

movement. 



INSTRUCTION 



demonstrate the action carried out on the receipt of the command ‘eyes front by numbers, eyes front 

One’ 


EXPLANATION 






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INSTRUCTION 




EXPLANATION 












INSTRUCTION 




EXPLANATION 


right. 





INSTRUCTION 




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INSTRUCTION 





EYES LEFT IN QUICK MARCH 

INTRODUCTION 

Taking you a stage further in your foot drill, I am now going to teach you eyes left in quick march. The 

reason this movement is taught to you is to enable an individual or body of Master Guides or 



movement. 



INSTRUCTION 


instruction this movement is broken into parts and each part being numbered. 


receipt of the command ‘eyes left by numbers, eyes left One’ 


EXPLANATION 






of thirty degrees from the front centre of the body. My left toes are on the ground with heel raised. 






INSTRUCTION 




EXPLANATION 



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INSTRUCTION 




EXPLANATION 


right. 





INSTRUCTION 




INSTRUCTION 





EYES FRONT IN QUICK MARCH 

INTRODUCTION 

Taking you a stage further in your foot drill, I am now going to teach you eyes front in quick march. 




movement. 


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INSTRUCTION 




One’ 


EXPLANATION 












INSTRUCTION 




EXPLANATION 












INSTRUCTION 




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EXPLANATION 


right. 





INSTRUCTION 




INSTRUCTION 





SALUTING TO THE RIGHT IN QUICK MARCH 

INTRODUCTION 

Taking you a stage further in your foot drill, I am now going to teach you saluting to the right in quick 

march. The reason this movement is taught to you is to enable an individual or body of Master Guides 

or Pathfinders to pay compliments to the flank while on the march in a smart and uniformed manner. 

On the command “Stand Easy” relax and look this way while I give you a 



DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call Out “Miss Up, 2, 3, 4, 5, 

Down Swing,” 

INSTRUCTION 



Continue to look this way while I demonstrate the action carried out on the receipt 

of the command ‘Salute to the right by numbers, Salute to the right One’ 


EXPLANATION 






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INSTRUCTION 



DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call Out ‘Up.’ 

EXPLANATION 



shoulder, at the same time I execute the salute with my right hand insuring that my hand was coming 

from the rear, at the same time the left arm is cut away to the side and I froze in this position. 




Both knees are braced. My chin is over my right shoulder. My right index finger is at the side of my 

right eye so that I can see a straight line from the tip of my fingers to my elbow. The remainder of the 

body is erect and square to the front. 

Are there any questions? … You the squad on the execution of this movement will shout ‘Up.” 


INSTRUCTION 



DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call Out ‘2,3,4,5’ 

EXPLANATION 

Immediately on the receipt of the command I took 4 marching pace of 30 inches. And I froze in this 

position. 



thirty degrees from the front center of the body. My right toes are on the ground with heel raised. 

Both knees are braced and I am still executing the saluting. 

Are there any questions? … You the squad on the execution of this movement will shout ‘2,3,4,5.” 


INSTRUCTION 


action carried out on the receipt of the command ‘Squad Four.’ 

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DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call Out ‘Down’ 

EXPLANATION 

Immediately on the receipt of the command I took a marching pace of thirty inches with my right foot 

at the same time I cut away my right arm to the side at the same time I force my head and eyes to the 

front. And I froze in this position. 




Both knees are braced. The remainder of the body is erect and square to the front. 

Are there any questions? … You the squad on the execution of this movement will shout ‘Down.” 


INSTRUCTION 


action carried out on the receipt of the command ‘Squad Five.’ 

DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call Out ‘Swing’ 

EXPLANATION 


foot, swing my right hand forward and my left hand as far back as physically possible, and froze in this 

position. 




Both knees are braced. My right arm is at the top of its forward swing parallel with the ground ninety 

degrees with the chest. My left arm is as far back as physically possible with wrist straight. The 


Are there any questions? … You the squad on the execution of this movement will shout ‘Swing.’ 


INSTRUCTION 



DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call Out ‘Miss, Up, 2,3,4,5, Down Swing’ 

INSTRUCTION 


Are there any questions? … You the squad on the execution of this movement will shout ‘Miss, Up 

2,3,4,5, Down Swing’ 


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SALUTING TO THE LEFT IN QUICK MARCH 

INTRODUCTION 

Taking you a stage further in your foot drill, I am now going to teach you saluting to the left in quick 




the movement. 


DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call Out “Miss, Up, 2, 3, 4, 

5, Down, Swing.” 

INSTRUCTION 



Continue to look this way while I demonstrate the action carried out on the receipt 

of the command ‘Salute to the right by numbers, Salute to the right One’ 


EXPLANATION 












INSTRUCTION 




EXPLANATION 


foot, at the same time I force my head and eyes over to the left so that my chin is over my left 

shoulder, at the same time I execute the salute with my right hand insuring that my hand was coming 

from the rear, at the same time the left arm is cut away to the side and I froze in this position. 

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Both knees are braced. My chin is over my left shoulder. My right index finger is at the side of my 

right eye with my hand wrist and elbow in a straight line. The remainder of the body is erect and 


Are there any questions? … You the squad on he execution of this movement will shout ‘Up.” 


INSTRUCTION 




EXPLANATION 

Immediately on the receipt of the command I took 4 marching pace of 30 inches. And I froze in this 

position. 







INSTRUCTION 




EXPLANATION 


at the same time I cut away my right arm to the side at the same time I force my head and eyes to the 

front. And I froze in this position. 







INSTRUCTION 



DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call Out ‘Swing’ 

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EXPLANATION 


foot, swing my right hand forward and my left hand as far back as physically possible, and froze in this 

position. 



thirty degrees from the front centre of the body. My right toes are on the ground with heel raised. Both 

knees are braced. My right arm is at the top of its forward swing parallel with the ground ninety 

degrees with the chest. My left arm is as far back as physically possible with wrist straight. The 




INSTRUCTION 



DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call Out ‘Miss, Up, 2,3,4,5, Down Swing’ 

INSTRUCTION 


Are there any questions? … You the squad on the execution of this movement will shout ‘Miss, Up 

2,3,4,5, Down Swing’ 



SALUTING TO THE FRONT IN QUICK MARCH 

INTRODUCTION 

Taking you a stage further in your foot drill, I am now going to teach you saluting to the front in quick 


or Pathfinders to pay compliments to the front while on the march in a smart and uniformed manner. 


the movement. 


DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call Out “Miss shoot bend 2-3-4,Up 2-3-4, 

Down 2-3-4, Up 2-3-4, Down 2-3-4, Turn 2-3-4, 

Punch 2-3-4, Forward.” 

INSTRUCTION 



demonstrate the action carried out on the receipt of the command ‘Salute to the front by numbers, 

Salute to the front One’ 

DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call out ‘Miss Shoot Bend’ 

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EXPLANATION 


ground, I came to a halt and I froze in this position. 




INSTRUCTION 

Continue to look this way while I demonstrate the action carried out on the receipt of the command 

‘Squad Two.’ 


EXPLANATION 

Immediately on the receipt of the command I present arm and I froze in this position. 


I am now executing the salute. 


INSTRUCTION 


‘Squad Three.’ 


EXPLANATION 

Immediately on the receipt of the command I order my arm and I froze in this position. 




INSTRUCTION 


‘Squad Four.’ 

DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call Out ‘Up’ 

EXPLANATION 





INSTRUCTION 


‘Squad Five.’ 

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EXPLANATION 





INSTRUCTION 


‘Squad Six.’ 

DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call Out ‘Turn’ 

EXPLANATION 

Immediately on the receipt of the command I force my head shoulder body and right foot through an 

angle of 180 degrees due right by pivoting on the heel of the right and the ball of the left and I froze in 







INSTRUCTION 


‘Squad Seven’. 

DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call Out ‘Punch’ 

EXPLANATION 


and thigh became parallel with the ground, foot hanging naturally, toe beneath the knee. I then drove 

my left foot to ground ensuring that the heel of the left is up against and touching the heel of the right 





INSTRUCTION 


‘Squad Eight’. 


EXPLANATION 

Immediately on the receipt of the command I continue marching at a rate of 120 paces to the minute. 

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Are there any questions? …You the squad on the execution of these commands will shout, “Miss shoot 

bend 2-3-4,Up 2-3-4, Down 2-3-4, Up 2-3-4, Down 2-3-4, Turn 2-3-4, Punch 2-3-4, Forward.” 



MARK TIME FROM QUICK MARCH 

INTRODUCTION 

Taking you a stage further in your foot drill, I am now going to teach you mark time from quick march. 

The reason this movement is taught is to enable an individual or body of Master Guides or Pathfinders 

to march on the spot without first being halted in a smart and uniformed manner. On the command 

“Stand Easy” relax and look this way while I give you a complete demonstration of the movement. 


DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call Out “In, bend left, bend right bend left, etc.” 

INSTRUCTION 



demonstrate the action carried out on the receipt of the command ‘Mark Time by numbers, Mark Time 

One’ 


EXPLANATION 

Immediately on the receipt of the word of command which I received as my right heel impacted with 

the ground, I brought my right foot from the rear and place it beside the left so that the heel of the left 

is in the instep of the right, at the same time I cut away the movements of my arm swing and I froze in 



Both feet are flat on the ground supporting the weight of the body, Both knees are braced. The 




INSTRUCTION 




EXPLANATION 

Immediately on the receipt of the command , I bend my left knee up in front of the body so that the 


drove my left foot to the ground insuring that it was the toe that impacted with the ground first and I 


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Are there any questions? … You the squad on he execution of this movement will shout ‘Bend left.” 


INSTRUCTION 




EXPLANATION 



drove my right foot to the ground insuring that it was the toe that impacted with the ground first and I 





Are there any questions? . You the squad on the execution of this movement will shout ‘Bend Right.” 


INSTRUCTION 




EXPLANATION 



drove my left foot to the ground insuring that it was the toe that impacted with the ground first. 


I continue marking time at a rate of 120 paces to the minute. 



INSTRUCTION 



DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call Out “In bend left, bend right bend left, etc.” 

INSTRUCTION 


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bend right bend left, forward” 


To mark time from the halt I start by bending my left knee up in front of the body so that the knee and 

thigh became parallel with the ground, foot hanging naturally, toe beneath the knee, I then drove my 

left foot to the ground insuring that it was the toe that impacted with the ground first. I then bend my 

right knee up in front of the body so that the knee and thigh became parallel with the ground, foot 

hanging naturally, toe beneath the knee, I then drove my right foot to the ground insuring that it was 

the toe that impacted with the ground first. And continue marking time at a rate of 120 paces to the 

minute. 


HALT FROM QUICK MARK TIME 

INTRODUCTION 

Taking you a stage further in your foot drill, I am now going to teach you halt from mark time in quick 

time. The reason this movement is taught is to enable an individual or body of Master Guides or 

Pathfinders to halt from mark time in a smart and uniformed manner. On the command “Stand Easy” 

relax and look this way while I give you a complete demonstration of the movement. 


DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call Miss-Punch.” 

INSTRUCTION 



demonstrate the action carried out on the receipt of the command ‘Halt by numbers, Halt One’ 

DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call Out ‘Miss.’ 

EXPLANATION 

Immediately on the receipt of the command which I received as the right toe strike the ground, I bend 

my left knee up in front of the body so that the knee and thigh became parallel with the ground, foot 

hanging naturally, toe beneath the knee, I then drove my left foot to the ground insuring that it was the 

toe that impacted with the ground first and I froze in this position. 


Both feet are flat on the ground supporting the weight of the body, Both knees are braced. The 




INSTRUCTION 




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EXPLANATION 



drove my right foot to the ground and I froze in this position. 



Are there any questions? … You the squad on the execution of this movement will shout ‘Punch’. 


INSTRUCTION 

Relax and look this way. Continue to look this way while I give you a complete and 

final demonstration of the movement. 

DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call Out “miss-punch.” 

INSTRUCTION 


Are there any questions? … You the squad on the execution of the command will shout “miss-punch” 



FORWARD FROM MARK TIME IN QUICK TIME 

INTRODUCTION 

Taking you a stage further in your foot drill, I am now going to teach you forward from mark time in 

quick time. The reason this movement is taught is to enable an individual or body of Master Guides or 

Pathfinders to march from mark time in a smart and uniformed manner. On the command “Stand 



DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call Miss-Punch-Forward.” 

INSTRUCTION 



demonstrate the action carried out on the receipt of the command ‘forward by numbers, forward One’ 

DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call Out ‘Miss.’ 

EXPLANATION 

Immediately on the receipt of the command which I received as the right toe strike the ground, I bend 

my left knee up in front of the body so that the knee and thigh became parallel with the ground, foot 

hanging naturally, toe beneath the knee, I then drove my left foot to the ground insuring that it was the 

toe that impacted with the ground first and I froze in this position. 




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INSTRUCTION 




EXPLANATION 








INSTRUCTION 




EXPLANATION 

Immediately on the receipt of the command, I took a marching pace of 30 inches with the left foot, at 

the same time I swing my right arm forward parallel with the ground 90 degrees with the chest, at the 

same time I swing my left arm as far back as physically possible and continue marching. 


I continue to march at a rate of 120 paces to the minute. 

Are there any questions? … You the squad on the execution of this movement will shout ‘forward’. 

INSTRUCTION 



DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call Out “miss-punch-forward.” 

INSTRUCTION 


Are there any questions? … You the squad on the execution of the command will shout “miss-punchforward” 


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QUICK MARK TIME FROM HALT 

INTRODUCTION 

Taking you a stage further in your foot drill, I am now going to teach you quick mark time from halt. 


to march on the spot at a marching rate of 120 paces to the minute in a smart and uniformed manner. 


the movement. 


DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call bend left, bend right bend left, etc.” 

INSTRUCTION 




One’ 


EXPLANATION 










INSTRUCTION 




EXPLANATION 







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emainder of the body is erect and square to the front. 



INSTRUCTION 




EXPLANATION 








INSTRUCTION 




INSTRUCTION 



bend right bend left, etc.” 



CHANGING STEP IN QUICK TIME 

INTRODUCTION 

Taking you a stage further in your foot drill, I am now going to teach you changing step in quick time. 


Pathfinders to change step in a smart and uniformed manner. On the command “Stand Easy” relax and 

look this way while I give you a complete demonstration of the movement. 


DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call Out “Hop, Skip, Jump,” 

INSTRUCTION 


movement is taught by demonstration and explanation. Continue to look this way while I demonstrate 

and explain the movement 

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DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) change step 

EXPLANATION 

Immediately on the receipt of the word of command, which I received as my right heel impact with the 

ground, I hop with my left foot, then skip with my right foot, then jump with my left foot then 

continued to march at the marching rate of 120 paces to the minute. 

Are there any questions? … You the squad on the execution of this movement will shout, “Hop-Skip- 

Jump”. 


INSTRUCTION 



DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call Out “Hop, Skip, Jump,” 

EXPLANATION 


Are there any questions? … You the squad on the execution of this movement will shout, “Hop-Skip- 

Jump”. 


*If only you as an individual are out of step all you need to do is skip! 


MARCHING AND HALTING IN SLOW MARCH 

INTRODUCTION 

Taking you a stage further in your foot drill, I am now going to teach you marching and halting in slow 

time. The reason this movement is taught is to enable an individual or a body of Master Guides and 

Pathfinders to march at a cadence of 85 paces to the minute and halt in a smart and uniformed manner. 

On the command “stand easy” relax and look this way while I give you a complete demonstration of 

the movement. 


DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call out ‘left right left, halt complete shoot bend 

INSTRUCTION 

There you saw a complete demonstration of the movement, for the purpose of instruction this 

movement is broken down into parts and each parts are numbered. Continue to look this way while I 

demonstrate the action carried out on the receipt of the command “Slow march by numbers, slow 

march one” 

DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call out left foot shoot 

EXPLANATION 

Immediately on the receipt of that word of command I shoot my left foot forward 15 inches, and I 


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My left foot is up and in line and passing the right, with my toes pointing down and outwards. With the 

heel of the left foot inline with the toe of the right foot, my right foot is flat on the ground supporting 

the weight of the body. With my right foot off to an angle of 30 degrees from the front center of the 

body, the remainder of the body is erect and square to the front. 

Are there any questions?…….You the squad on the execution of this movement will shout, ‘shoot’. 

Stand to attention. 


INSTRUCTION 



DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call out ‘Left foot forward’ 

EXPLANATION 

Immediately on the receipt of that word of command I glide 15 inches with my left foot thus 

completing a marching pace of 30 inches, insuring that it was the outside ball of my left foot that 

impacted or touch the ground first. And I froze in this position. 



30 degrees from the front center of the body. My right toe is on the ground with heel raised. Both 


Are there any questions …… You the squad on the execution of this movement will shout “forward”. 

Adopt the last position. 


INSTRUCTION 


receipt of the command “Squad Three”. 

DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call out ‘Right foot Shoot and Glide’ 

EXPLANATION 

Immediately on the receipt of the command, I shoot my right foot forward 15 inches, then glide 15 

inches thus completing a marching pace of 30 inches, insuring that it was the outside ball of my right 

foot that impacted with the ground first, and I froze in this position. 


My right foot is flat on the ground supporting the weight of the body, with right foot off to an angle of 

30 degrees from the front center of the body. My left toe is on the ground with heel raised. Both knees 


Are there any questions? …… You the squad on the execution of this movement will shout “shoot and 

glide”. Adopt the last position. 


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INSTRUCTION 


demonstration of the movement, on the receipt of the command, “By the front Slow March”. 

DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) call out ‘Shoot Glide, Shoot Glide’ 

INSTRUCTION 

There you saw a complete and final demonstration of the movement. Are there any questions? … 

You the squad on the execution of this movement will shout “Shoot Glide, Shoot Glide”. 


INSTRUCTION 

Relax and look this way. (Dealing now with the halt). Continue to look this way while I give you a 

complete demonstration of the movement, on the receipt of the command “halt”. 

DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call out ‘halt, complete, shoot, bend’ 

EXPLANATION 

Immediately on the receipt of that word of command which I receive as my right foot is up and in line 

and passing the left, I glide my right foot forward 15 inches thus completing the marching pace of 30 

inches insuring that is was the outside ball of my right foot that impacted with the ground first. I then 

did the two basic movements in foot drill (the shooting of the left foot and the bending of the right 

knee, DRILL FORMAT # 06). And I froze in this position. 



Are there any questions? …. You the squad on the execution of this movement will shout “complete 

shoot bend”. 


INSTRUCTION 



DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call out ‘complete shoot bend’ 

INSTRUCTION 


Are there any questions? … You the squad on the execution of the movement will shout, “complete 




LEFT TURN IN SLOW MARCH 

INTRODUCTION 

Taking you a stage further in your foot drill, I am now going to teach you left turn in slow time. The 


turn 90 degrees to the left without first being halted in a smart and uniformed manner. On the 

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command “stand East” relax and look this way while I give you a complete demonstration of the 

movement. 


DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call out ‘complete bend shoot’ 

INSTRUCTION 



demonstrate the action carried out on the receipt of the command “Left turn by numbers, left turn one” 

DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call out ‘complete’ 

EXPLANATION 

Immediately on the receipt of that word of command which I receive when the left foot was up and in 

line and passing the right I completed the marching pace of 30 inches with the left foot, and I froze in 




30 degrees from the front centre of the body. My right toe is on the ground with heel raised. Both 


Are there any questions …… You the squad on the execution of this movement will shout “complete”. 



INSTRUCTION 



DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call out ‘Bend- shoot’ 

EXPLANATION 

Immediately on the receipt of that word of command I bend my right knee up in front of the body so 

that the knee and thigh became parallel with the ground foot hanging naturally toe beneath the knee. I 

then drove my right foot to the ground at the same time I force my head, shoulder, body and left foot 

through an angle of 90 degrees to the left, at the same time I shoot the left foot forward 15 inches and I 




of 30 degrees from the front centre of the body. My left foot is up and in line and passing the right, 

with the heel of the left in line with the toe of the right and left toes pointing down. The remainder of 

the body is erect and square to the front. 

Are there any questions …… You the squad on the execution of this movement will shout “bend 

shoot”. 


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INSTRUCTION 



DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call out ‘forward’ 

EXPLANATION 

Immediately on the receipt of the command, I glide 15 inches with the left foot thus completing a 

marching pace of 30 inches, insuring that it was the outside ball of my left foot that impacted with the 

ground first and I continue to march at the rate of 85 paces to the minute. 


I continued to march in slow time. 

Are there any questions? …… You the squad on the execution of this movement will shout “forward”. 



INSTRUCTION 


demonstration of the movement, on the receipt of the command, “left turn”. 

DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) call out ‘complete-bend-shoot’ 

INSTRUCTION 


Are there any questions? … 

You the squad on the execution of this movement will shout “complete-bend-shoot”. 



RIGHT TURN IN SLOW MARCH 

INTRODUCTION 

Taking you a stage further in your foot drill, I am now going to teach you right turn in slow time. The 


turn 90 degrees to the right without first being halted in a smart and uniformed manner. On the 

command “stand easy” relax and look this way while I give you a complete demonstration of the 

movement. 


DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call out ‘complete bend shoot’ 

INSTRUCTION 



demonstrate the action carried out on the receipt of the command “right turn by numbers, right turn 

one” 

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EXPLANATION 

Immediately on the receipt of that word of command which I receive when the right foot was up and in 

line and passing the left I completed the marching pace of 30 inches with the right foot, and I froze in 



My right foot is flat on the ground supporting the weight of the body, with right foot off to an angle of 

30 degrees from the front center of the body. My left toe is on the ground with heel raised, both knees 





INSTRUCTION 



DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call out ‘Bend- shoot’ 

EXPLANATION 

Immediately on the receipt of that word of command I bend my left knee up in front of the body so that 

the knee and thigh became parallel with the ground foot hanging naturally toe beneath the knee. I then 

drove my left foot to the ground at the same time I force my head, shoulder, body and right foot 

through an angle of 90 degrees to the right, at the same time I shoot the right foot forward 15 inches 



My left foot is flat on the ground supporting the weight of the body, with left foot off to an angle of 30 

degrees from the front centre of the body. My right foot is up and in line and passing the left, with the 

heel of the right in line with the toe of the left and right toes pointing down. The remainder of the body 

is erect and square to the front. 

Are there any questions …… You the squad on the execution of this movement will shout “bend 

shoot”. 



INSTRUCTION 




EXPLANATION 

Immediately on the receipt of the command, I glide 15 inches with the right foot thus completing a 

marching pace of 30 inches, insuring that it was the outside ball of my right foot that impacted with the 

ground first and I continue to march at the rate of 85 paces to the minute. 

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I continued to march in slow time. 




INSTRUCTION 


demonstration of the movement, on the receipt of the command, “right turn”. 

DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) call out ‘complete-bend-shoot’ 

INSTRUCTION 



You the squad on the execution of this movement will shout “complete-bend-shoot”. 



ABOUT TURN IN SLOW MARCH 

INTRODUCTION 

Taking u a stage further in your foot drill, I am now going to teach you right turn in slow time. The 


turn 180 degrees due right without first being halted in a smart and uniformed manner. On the 

command “stand East” relax and look this way while I give you a complete demonstration of the 

movement. 


DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call out ‘complete bend-left bend-right bend-left forward’ 

INSTRUCTION 



demonstrate the action carried out on the receipt of the command “about turn by numbers, about turn 

one” 


EXPLANATION 

Immediately on the receipt of that word of command which I receive when the right foot was up and in 

line and passing the left I completed the marching pace of 30 inches with the right foot, and I froze in 




of 30 degrees from the front center of the body. My left toe is on the ground with heel raised. Both 



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INSTRUCTION 



DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call out ‘Bend-left’ 

EXPLANATION 



drove my left foot to the ground at the same time I force my head, shoulder, body and right foot 

through an angle of 90 degrees to the right by pivoting on the heel of the right and I froze in this 

position. 



Are there any questions? …… You the squad on the execution of this movement will shout “bendleft”. 



INSTRUCTION 


receipt of the command “squad three”. 

DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call out ‘bend-right’ 

EXPLANATION 

Immediately on the receipt of that word of command I bend my right knee up in front of the body so 

that the knee and thigh became parallel with the ground foot hanging naturally toe beneath the knee. I 

then drove my right foot to the ground at the same time I force my head, shoulder, body and right foot 

through an angle of 90 degrees to the right by pivoting on the heel of the left and I froze in this 

position. 



Are there any questions? …… You the squad on the execution of this movement will shout “bendright”. 



INSTRUCTION 


receipt of the command “squad four”. 

DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call out ‘Bend-left’ 

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EXPLANATION 



drove my left foot to the ground and I froze in this position. 



Are there any questions? …… You the squad on the execution of this movement will shout “bendleft”. 



INSTRUCTION 


receipt of the command “squad five”. 


EXPLANATION 

Immediately on the receipt of that word of command I shoot my right foot forward 15 inches ensuring 

that the right heel is in line with the left toe, I then glide 15 inches with the right foot thus completing a 

marching pace of 30 inches and continued to march in slow time. 


I was marching at a rate of 85 paces to the minute. 




INSTRUCTION 


demonstration of the movement, on the receipt of the command, “about turn”. 

DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call out ‘complete bend-left bend-right bend-left forward’ 

INSTRUCTION 



You the squad on the execution of this movement will shout Call out ‘complete bend-left bend-right 

bend-left forward’ 



BREAK INTO QUICK TIME 

INTRODUCTION 

Taking you a stage further in your foot drill, I am now going to teach you break into quick time. The 

reason this movement is taught is to enable an individual or a body of Master Guides and Pathfinders 

to march at a cadence of 120 paces to the minute from 85 paces to the minute without first being halted 

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in a smart and uniformed manner. On the command “stand easy” relax and look this way while I give 

you a complete demonstration of the movement. 


DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call out ‘miss - miss - miss - miss - left 

INSTRUCTION 



and explain the movement. 

DEMONSTRATION AND EXPLANATION 

Immediately on the receipt of that word of command which I received as the right foot made impact 

with the ground, I shoot and glide the left foot and then shoot and glide the right foot, I then shoot and 

glide the left foot again and then shoot and glide the right foot. As the right foot makes contact with the 

ground I then took a marching pace of thirty inches with the left foot at the same time I swing my right 

hand so that it is at the top of its forward swing, parallel to the ground and ninety degrees to the chest. 

At the same time I swing my left hand as far back as physically possible and continue to march at a 

rate of 120 paces to the minute. 

Are there any questions? … You the squad on the execution of this movement will shout ‘miss – miss 

– miss – miss – left. 


INSTRUCTION 



DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call out ‘miss – miss – miss – miss - left’ 

INSTRUCTION 


Are there any questions? … You the squad on the execution of the movement will shout, “miss – miss 

– miss – miss - left”. 



BREAK INTO SLOW TIME 

INTRODUCTION 

Taking you a stage further in your foot drill, I am now going to teach you Break into Slow Time. The 


break into slow time without first being halted in a smart and uniform manner. 


the movement. 


DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) ‘miss- shoot- bend –forward’ 

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INSTRUCTION 

There you saw a complete demonstration of the movement. For the purpose of demonstration this 


demonstrate the action carried out on the receipt of the command ‘Break into slow march by numbers, 

break into slow march one’. 

DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call Out ‘Break into slow march one’ 

EXPLANATION 

Immediately on the receipt of the command, which I receive as my left foot impact with the ground, I 

took a marching pace of thirty inches with my right foot ensuring that it was my right heel that impact 

with the ground first. At the same time I interchange my arm swing. And I froze in this position. 


My right foot is flat on the ground supporting the weight of the body, with foot off to an angle of thirty 

degrees from the front center of the body. My left toe is on the ground with heel raised. Both knees are 

braced. My left arm is at the top of its forward swing, parallel with the ground ninety degrees to the 

chest, with my thumb on the outside of my forefinger pressing down on my forefinger locking the fore 

arm at the elbow. My right arm is as far back as physically possible with wrist straight. The remainder 

of the body is erect and square to the front. 

Are there any questions? … You the squad on the execution of this movement will shout ‘Miss’. 


INSTRUCTION 


receipt of the command ‘Squad Two’. 

DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call Out ‘Shoot Bend’ 

EXPLANATION 

Immediately on the receipt of command I shoot my left foot forward and place it flat on the ground 

fifteen inches, interchange my arms in a scissors like motion. I then bend my right knee up in front of 

my body so that the knee and thigh became parallel with the ground foot hanging naturally toe beneath 

the knee. I then drove my right foot to the ground so that the heel of the right is up against and 

touching the heel of the left, at the same time I cut away my hands to my side. And I froze in this 

position. 



Are there any questions? … You the squad on the execution of this movement will shout ‘Shoot-Bend’ 


INSTRUCTION 


receipt of the command ‘Squad Three.’ 


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EXPLANATION 

Immediately on the receipt of command I shoot my left foot forward 15 inches and glide 15 inches thus 

completing a marching pace of 30 inches with the left foot and continue marching. 


I was marching at the rate of 85 paces to the minute. 

Are there any question? … You the squad on the execution of this movement will shout “forward”. 

INSTRUCTION 



DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call Out ‘Miss – Shoot – Bend - Forward’ 

INSTRUCTION 


Are there any questions? … You the squad on the execution of this movement will shout ‘Miss – Shoot 

– Bend - Forward’. 



EYES RIGHT IN SLOW TIME 

INTRODUCTION 

Taking you a stage further in your foot drill, I am now going to teach you eyes right in slow time. The 


Pathfinders to look to the flank while on the march in a smart and uniformed manner. On the 

command “Stand Easy” relax and look this way while I give you a complete demonstration of the 

movement. 


DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call Out “Complete, Over,” 

INSTRUCTION 



demonstrate the action carried out on the receipt of the command ‘eyes right by numbers, eyes right 

One’ 

DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call out ‘Complete’ 

EXPLANATION 

Immediately on the receipt of the word of command, which I received as my right foot is up and in line 

and passing the left I complete the marching pace of 30 inches with the right foot and I froze in this 

position. 





Are there any questions? … You the squad on the execution of this movement will shout ‘Complete.’ 

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INSTRUCTION 




EXPLANATION 

Immediately on the receipt of the command I shoot the left foot forward 15 inches ensuring that the 

heel of the left is in line with the toe of the right, I then glide another 15 inches ensuring that it was the 

out side toe of the left that impact with the ground first thus completing a marching pace of 30 inches 

with my left foot, at the same time I force my head and eyes over to the right so that my chin is over 

my right shoulder and I froze in this position. 





swing, 90 degrees to the chest and parallel to the ground. My left arm is as far back as physically 

possible. The remainder of the body is erect and square to the front. 



INSTRUCTION 



DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call Out ‘2,3,4,5, etc.’ 

EXPLANATION 

Immediately on the receipt of the command I continue to march by balanced steps with my head and 

eyes over to the right. 


I continued to march at a rate of 85 paces to the minute with my chin over my right shoulder. 

Are there any questions? … You the squad on the execution of this movement will shout ‘2,3,4,5 etc.” 


INSTRUCTION 



DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call Out “Complete Over,” 

INSTRUCTION 


Are there any questions? … You the squad on the execution of this movement will shout “Complete 

Over,” 

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EYES FRONT IN SLOW TIME 

INTRODUCTION 

Taking you a stage further in your foot drill, I am now going to teach you eyes front in slow time. The 


Pathfinders to look to the front while on the march in a smart and uniformed manner. On the 


movement. 



INSTRUCTION 




One’ 


EXPLANATION 



position. 







INSTRUCTION 




EXPLANATION 








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INSTRUCTION 




EXPLANATION 







INSTRUCTION 




INSTRUCTION 



Over,” 



EYES LEFT IN SLOW TIME 

INTRODUCTION 

Taking you a stage further in your foot drill, I am now going to teach you eyes left in slow time. The 


Pathfinders to look to the flank while on the march in a smart and uniformed manner. On the 


movement. 



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INSTRUCTION 



demonstrate the action carried out on the receipt of the command ‘eyes left by numbers, eyes left One’ 


EXPLANATION 



position. 







INSTRUCTION 




EXPLANATION 












Are there any questions? … You the squad on he execution of this movement will shout ‘Over.” 


INSTRUCTION 




EXPLANATION 

Immediately on the receipt of the command I continue to march by balanced steps with my head 

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and eyes over to the right. 





INSTRUCTION 




INSTRUCTION 



Over,” 



EYES FRONT IN SLOW TIME 

INTRODUCTION 

Taking you a stage further in your foot drill, I am now going to teach you eyes front in slow time. The 


Pathfinders to look to the front while on the march in a smart and uniformed manner. On the 


movement. 



INSTRUCTION 




One’ 


EXPLANATION 



position. 




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INSTRUCTION 




EXPLANATION 














INSTRUCTION 




EXPLANATION 







INSTRUCTION 




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INSTRUCTION 



Over,” 



SALUTING TO THE RIGHT IN SLOW TIME 

INTRODUCTION 

Taking you a stage further in your foot drill, I am now going to teach you saluting to the right in slow 

time. The reason this movement is taught to you is to enable an individual or body of Master Guides 



the movement. 


DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call Out “Complete Up, 2, 3, 4, 5, Down, Forward,” 

INSTRUCTION 



demonstrate the action carried out on the receipt of the command ‘Salute to the right by numbers, 

Salute to the right One’ 


EXPLANATION 



position. 







INSTRUCTION 




EXPLANATION 




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my right shoulder, at the same time I execute the salute with my right hand insuring that my hand was 

coming up the right side of the body, and I froze in this position. 




Both knees are braced. My chin is over my right shoulder. My right index finger is at the side of my 

right eye so that I can see a straight line from the tip of my fingers to my elbow. The remainder of the 

body is erect and square to the front. 



INSTRUCTION 




EXPLANATION 

Immediately on the receipt of the command I took 4 marching pace of 30 inches by balanced steps. 

And I froze in this position. 







INSTRUCTION 




EXPLANATION 


by balanced step at the same time I cut away my right arm to the side at the same time I force my head 

and eyes to the front. And I froze in this position. 







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INSTRUCTION 




EXPLANATION 


foot by balanced step. 





INSTRUCTION 




INSTRUCTION 



Up, 2, 3, 4, 5, Down, Forward,” 



SALUTING TO THE LEFT IN SLOW TIME 

INTRODUCTION 

Taking you a stage further in your foot drill, I am now going to teach you saluting to the left in slow 




the movement. 



INSTRUCTION 



demonstrate the action carried out on the receipt of the command ‘Salute to the left by numbers, Salute 

to the left One’ 


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EXPLANATION 



position. 







INSTRUCTION 




EXPLANATION 




with my left foot, at the same time I force my head and eyes over to the left so that my chin is over my 

left shoulder, at the same time I execute the salute with my right hand insuring that my hand was 

coming up the right side of the body, and I froze in this position. 




Both knees are braced. My chin is over my left shoulder. My right index finger is at the side of my 

right eye with my hand, wrist and elbow in a straight line. The remainder of the body is erect and 




INSTRUCTION 




EXPLANATION 

Immediately on the receipt of the command I took 4 marching pace of 30 inches by balanced steps. 

And I froze in this position. 





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INSTRUCTION 




EXPLANATION 


by balanced step at the same time I cut away my right arm to the side at the same time I force my head 

and eyes to the front. And I froze in this position. 







INSTRUCTION 




EXPLANATION 


foot by balanced step. 





INSTRUCTION 




INSTRUCTION 



Up, 2, 3, 4, 5, Down, Forward,” 

PRACTICE Collectively Individually 

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Collectively


SALUTING TO THE FRONT IN SLOW TIME 

INTRODUCTION 

Taking you a stage further in your foot drill, I am now going to teach you saluting to the front in slow 


or Pathfinders to pay compliments to the front while on the march in a smart and uniformed manner. 


the movement. 


DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call Out “Complete shoot bend 2-3-4,Up 2-3-4, 

Down 2-3-4, Up 2-3-4, Down 2-3-4, Turn 2-3-4, 

Punch 2-3-4, Forward.” 

INSTRUCTION 



demonstrate the action carried out on the receipt of the command ‘Salute to the front by numbers, 

Salute to the front One’ 

DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call out ‘Complete shoot bend’ 

EXPLANATION 

Immediately on the receipt of the word of command, which I received as right foot is up and in line 

and passing the left, I complete the marching pace of 30 inches with the right foot, then I shoot the left 

foot forward and bend the right knee (the 2 basic movement in foot drill, Drill Format #6) and I froze 



I am now standing at attention. Are there any questions? 

INSTRUCTION 


‘Squad Two.’ 


EXPLANATION 





INSTRUCTION 


‘Squad Three.’ 

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EXPLANATION 




INSTRUCTION 


‘Squad Four.’ 

DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call Out ‘Up’ 

EXPLANATION 



I am now executing the salute. Are there any questions? 

INSTRUCTION 


‘Squad Five.’ 


EXPLANATION 




INSTRUCTION 


‘Squad Six.’ 

DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call Out ‘Turn’ 

EXPLANATION 

Immediately on the receipt of the command I force my head shoulder body and right foot through an 

angle of 180 degrees due right by pivoting on the heel of the right and the ball of the left and I froze in 








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INSTRUCTION 


‘Squad Seven’. 

EXPLANATION 


and thigh became parallel with the ground, foot hanging naturally, toe beneath the knee. I then drove 

my left foot to ground ensuring that the heel of the left is up against and touching the heel of the right 





INSTRUCTION 


‘Squad Eight’. 


EXPLANATION 

Immediately on the receipt of the command I continue marching at a rate of 85 paces to the minute. 

Are there any questions? …You the squad on the execution of these commands will shout, “Miss shoot 

bend 2-3-4,Up 2-3-4, Down 2-3-4, Up 2-3-4, Down 2-3-4, Turn 2-3-4, Punch 2-3-4, Forward.” 



MARK TIME FROM SLOW TIME 

INTRODUCTION 

Taking you a stage further in your foot drill, I am now going to teach you mark time from slow time. 

The reason this movement is taught is to enable an individual or a body of Master Guides or 

Pathfinders to march on the spot without first being halted in a smart and uniformed manner. On the 


movement. 


DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call Out “In, bend left, bend right bend left, etc.” 

INSTRUCTION 




One’ 


EXPLANATION 

Immediately on the receipt of the word of command which I received as my right foot is up and in-line 

and passing the left, I complete the marching pace of thirty inches with the right foot insuring that it 

was the outside ball of the right foot that impacted with the ground first and I froze in this position. 

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My right foot flat on the ground supporting the weight of the body, my left toe is on the ground with 

heel raised. Both knees are braced. The remainder of the body is erect and square to the front. 



INSTRUCTION 




EXPLANATION 










INSTRUCTION 




EXPLANATION 








Are there any questions? … You the squad on the execution of this movement will shout ‘Bend 

Right.” 


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INSTRUCTION 




EXPLANATION 








INSTRUCTION 




INSTRUCTION 






HALT FROM SLOW MARK TIME 

INTRODUCTION 

Taking you a stage further in your foot drill, I am now going to teach you halt from slow mark time. 


to halt from mark time in a smart and uniformed manner. On the command “Stand Easy” relax and 



DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call Complete-Punch.” 

INSTRUCTION 



demonstrate the action carried out on the receipt of the command ‘Halt by numbers, Halt One’ 

DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call Out ‘Complete.’ 

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EXPLANATION 

Immediately on the receipt of the command which I received as the left knee is at its highest point, I 

complete the mark time with the left foot and I froze in this position. 




Are there any questions? … You the squad on he execution of this movement will shout ‘Bend left.” 


INSTRUCTION 




EXPLANATION 








INSTRUCTION 



DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call Out “complete-punch.” 

INSTRUCTION 


Are there any questions? … You the squad on the execution of the command will shout “completepunch” 



FORWARD FROM SLOW MARK TIME 

INTRODUCTION 

Taking you a stage further in your foot drill, I am now going to teach you forward from slow mark 

time. The reason this movement is taught is to enable an individual or body of Master Guides or 

Pathfinders to march from mark time in a smart and uniformed manner. On the command “Stand 



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DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call Complete-Punch-Shoot.” 

INSTRUCTION 



demonstrate the action carried out on the receipt of the command ‘Forward by numbers, Forward One’ 

DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call Out ‘Complete.’ 

EXPLANATION 

Immediately on the receipt of the command which I received as the left knee is at its highest point, I 

complete the mark time with the left foot and I froze in this position. 




Are there any questions? … You the squad on the execution of this movement will shout ‘complete.’ 


INSTRUCTION 




EXPLANATION 








INSTRUCTION 




EXPLANATION 

Immediately on the receipt of the command, I shoot the left foot forward 15 inches and glide 15 inches 

thus completing a marching pace of thirty inches with the left foot and continue marching. 




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INSTRUCTION 



DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call Out “complete-punch-forward.” 

INSTRUCTION 


Are there any questions? … You the squad on the execution of the command will shout “completepunch-forward” 



SLOW MARK TIME FROM HALT 

INTRODUCTION 

Taking you a stage further in your foot drill, I am now going to teach you slow mark time from halt. 


to march on the spot at a marching rate of 85 paces to the minute in a smart and uniformed manner. 


the movement. 


DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call bend left, bend right bend left, etc.” 

INSTRUCTION 




One’ 


EXPLANATION 










INSTRUCTION 



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EXPLANATION 










INSTRUCTION 




EXPLANATION 








INSTRUCTION 




INSTRUCTION 






CHANGE STEP IN SLOW MARCH 

INTRODUCTION 

Taking you a stage further in your foot drill, I am now going to teach you change step in slow time. 

The reason this movement is taught is to enable an individual or a body of Master Guides and 

Pathfinders 

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to change step in a smart and uniformed manner. On the command “stand Easy” relax and look this 

way while I give you a complete demonstration of the movement. 


DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call out ‘complete- shoot- bend- forward’ 

INSTRUCTION 



demonstrate the action carried out on the receipt of the command “Change Step by numbers, change 

step one” 

DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call out ‘complete- shoot- bend’ 

EXPLANATION 

Immediately on the receipt of that word of command which I receive as my right foot is up and in line 

and passing the left, I glide my right foot forward 15 inches thus completing the marching pace of 30 

inches insuring that is was the outside ball of my right foot that impacted with the ground first. I then 

did the two basic movements in foot drill (the shooting of the left foot and the bending of the right 

knee, DRILL FORMAT # 06). And I froze in this position. 



Are there any questions? …. You the squad on the execution of this movement will shout “complete 



INSTRUCTION 




EXPLANATION 

Immediately on the receipt of the command, I shoot the left foot forward 15 inches and glide 15 inches 

thus completing a marching pace of thirty inches with the left foot and continue marching. 




INSTRUCTION 



DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call out ‘complete- shoot- bend- forward’ 

INSTRUCTION 


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Are there any questions? … You the squad on the execution of the movement will shout, “complete- 

shoot- bend- forward”. 



OPEN AND CLOSE ORDER IN SLOW MARCH 

INTRODUCTION 

Taking you a stage further in your foot drill, I am now going to teach you open and close order in slow 

march. The reason this movement is taught is to enable an individual or a body of Master Guides and 

Pathfinders to obtain sixty inches between ranks without first being halted in a smart and uniformed 

manner. On the command “stand easy” relax and look this way while I give you a complete 

demonstration of the movement acting firstly as the front rank. 



EXPLANATION 

Immediately on the receipt of that word of command which I received as the right foot is up and in line 

and passing the left, I continued to march at a rate of 85 paces to the minute. 


INSTRUCTION 

Acting now as the center rank, continue to look this way while I give you a complete demonstration of 

the movement. 

DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call out ‘complete – bend left – forward’ 

INSTRUCTION 





Immediately on the receipt of that word of command, which I received as the right foot, is up and in 

line and passing the left, I complete the marching pace of thirty inches by gliding 15 inches with the 

right. I then bend the left knee up in front of the body so that the knee and thigh became parallel with 

the ground foot hanging naturally toe beneath the knee. I then put the left foot to the ground and shoot 

the right foot forward 15 inches and glide 15 inches thus completing a marching pace of thirty inches 

and continue to march a the marching rate of 85 paces to the minute. 

Are there any questions? … You the squad on the execution of this movement will shout ‘complete – 

bend left - forward.’ 


INSTRUCTION 

Relax and look this way. Acting now as the rear rank, continue to look this way while I give you a 


DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call out ‘complete – bend left – bend right – forward’ 

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INSTRUCTION 








the ground foot hanging naturally toe beneath the knee. I then put the left foot to the ground and bend 

the right knee up in front of the body so that the knee and thigh became parallel with the ground foot 

hanging naturally toe beneath the knee. I then put my right foot to the ground and shoot the left foot 

forward 15 inches and glide 15 inches thus completing a marching pace of thirty inches and continue 

to march a the marching rate of 85 paces to the minute. 


bend left – bend right - forward.’ 


INSTRUCTION 


demonstration of the movements. 

DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) for front – center – rear 

INSTRUCTION 

There you saw a complete and final demonstration of the movements. 

Are there any questions? … You the squad on the execution of the movement will shout, “complete – 

bend left - forward for center rank and complete - bend left - bend right - forward for rear rank”. 


INSTRUCTION 

Relax and look this way. Dealing now with the close order, continue to look this way while I give you 

a complete demonstration of the movement acting now as the front rank. 

DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call out ‘complete – bend left – bend right – forward’ 

INSTRUCTION 








the ground foot hanging naturally toe beneath the knee. I then put the left foot to the ground and bend 

the right knee up in front of the body so that the knee and thigh became parallel with the ground foot 

hanging naturally toe beneath the knee. I then put my right foot to the ground and shoot the left foot 

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forward 15 inches and glide 15 inches thus completing a marching pace of thirty inches and continue 

to march a the marching rate of 85 paces to the minute. 


bend left – bend right - forward.’ 


INSTRUCTION 

Acting now as the center rank, continue to look this way while I give you a complete demonstration of 

the movement. 

DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call out ‘complete – bend left – forward’ 

INSTRUCTION 








the ground foot hanging naturally toe beneath the knee. I then put the left foot to the ground and shoot 

the right foot forward 15 inches and glide 15 inches thus completing a marching pace of thirty inches 

and continue to march a the marching rate of 85 paces to the minute. 


bend left - forward.’ 


INSTRUCTION 

Relax and look this way. Acting now as the rear rank, continue to look this way while I give you a 



EXPLANATION 

Immediately on the receipt of that word of command which I received as the right foot is up and in line 

and passing the left, I continued to march at a rate of 85 paces to the minute. 


INSTRUCTION 


demonstration of the movements. 

DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) for front – center – rear 

INSTRUCTION 

There you saw a complete and final demonstration of the movements. 

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Are there any questions? … You the squad on the execution of the movement will shout, “complete - 

bend left - bend right - forward for the front rank and complete – bend left - forward for the center 

rank”. 



FALL OUT 

INTRODUCTION 

Taking you a stage further in your foot drill, I am now going to teach you to fall out. The reason this 

movement is taught is to enable an individual or a body of Master Guides and Pathfinders to leave the 

parade without saluting in a smart and uniformed manner. On the command “stand East” relax and 



DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call out ‘turn – punch – 1 – 2 – 3-4-5’ 

INSTRUCTION 





Immediately on the receipt of that word of command, take a right turn in accordance with ‘Drill 

Format #4’. Then I march off five paces before I break. 

Are there any questions? … You the squad on the execution of this movement will shout ‘turn – punch 

– 1 – 2 – 3-4-5’ 


INSTRUCTION 



DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call out ‘turn – punch – 1 – 2 – 3-4-5’ 

INSTRUCTION 


Are there any questions? … You the squad on the execution of the movement will shout “turn – punch 

– 1 – 2 – 3-4-5”. 



DISMISS 

INTRODUCTION 

Taking you a stage further in your foot drill, I am now going to teach you to dismiss. The reason this 

movement is taught is to enable an individual or a body of Master Guides and Pathfinders to leave the 

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parade after saluting in a smart and uniformed manner. On the command “stand easy” relax and look 

this way while I give you a complete demonstration of the movement. 


DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call out ‘turn – punch – up – down – 1 – 2 – 3-4-5’ 

INSTRUCTION 





Immediately on the receipt of that word of command take a right turn in accordance with ‘Drill Format 

#4’, then I present and order arms in accordance with ‘Drill Format #12’. Then I march off five paces 

before I break. 

Are there any questions? … You the squad on the execution of this movement will shout ‘turn – punch 

– up – down – 1 – 2 – 3- 4 -5’ 


INSTRUCTION 



DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call out ‘turn – punch – up – down – 1 – 2 – 3-4-5’ 

INSTRUCTION 


Are there any questions? … You the squad on the execution of the movement will shout, “turn – punch 

– up – down – 1 – 2 – 3-4-5”. 



FORMING UP IN THREE RANKS 

1. To form up in three ranks is the basic formation in foot drill. To adopt this formation you 

will be placed in closed order in three ranks, (front, center, rear) facing advance with retire 

position behind. There is an interval of one arms length (with fingers curl to form a fist) 

between each person and a distance of 30 inches between ranks (measured from the heel of 

one rank to the toe of the rank behind it). 

RIGHT DRESS 

2. All except the right hand man of each rank turn their heads to the right, then the front rank 

judge arms length from the person on the right and move accordingly by bending the knee 

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slightly and shuffling. The center and rear rank ensuring that they are directly behind the 

person in front. 

OPEN AND CLOSE ORDER 

3. A squad is always inspected in open order, for example, with a distance of 60 inches 

between ranks, measured from the heel of one rank to the toe of the rank behind it. To get 

in this position the front rank moves forward and the rear rank moves back by using the two 

basic movements. The center rank stand still. After the regulation pause all except the 

right hand man of each rank turn their heads to the right. Ranks are then dressed by the 

Right Marker. 

4. In close order it is the opposite. 

5. In file the rear rank alone will work. 


POSITIONING OF THE BERET 

The beret badge must be placed 1 inch above the left eye with the rim of the beret parallel around the 

head then fall (break) the beret to the right. 

POSITIONING OF THE BAGS/ HAND BAGS/ BOOKS 

All bags (apart from back pack on the back), handbags, books and all items not in pocket must be in 

the left hand or over the left shoulder. 


SIDE PACE (LEFT CLOSE MARCH) 

INTRODUCTION 

Taking you a stage further in your foot drill, I am now going to teach you side pace (left close march). 


to move off to the left without turning and marching in a smart and uniformed manner. On the 


movement. 


DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call Out “Up-down, up-down.” 

INSTRUCTION 



demonstrate the action carried out on the receipt of the command ‘left close march by numbers, left 

close march one’ 

DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call out ‘Up-down’ 

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EXPLANATION 



drove my left foot to the ground so that the left heel is 12inches from the right heel, insuring that it was 

the toe that impacted with the ground first and I froze in this position. 


Both feet are flat on the ground supporting the weight of the body the heel of the left is 12inches from 

the heel of the right both knees are braced. The remainder of the body is erect and square to the front. 

Are there any questions? … You the squad on the execution of this movement will shout ‘Up-down’ 


INSTRUCTION 



DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call Out ‘Up-down’ 

EXPLANATION 



drove my right foot to the ground so that the right heel is up against and touching the heel of the left, 

insuring that it was the toe that impacted with the ground first and I froze in this position. 




Are there any questions? … You the squad on the execution of this movement will shout ‘Up-down” 


INSTRUCTION 



DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call Out “Up-down, Up-down” 

INSTRUCTION 


Are there any questions? … You the squad on the execution of the command will shout “Up-down, 

Up-down” 



SIDE PACE (RIGHT CLOSE MARCH) 

INTRODUCTION 

Taking you a stage further in your foot drill, I am now going to teach you side pace (right close 

march). The reason this movement is taught is to enable an individual or body of Master Guides 

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or Pathfinders to move off to the right without turning and marching in a smart and uniformed manner. 


the movement. 


DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call Out “Up-down, up-down.” 

INSTRUCTION 



demonstrate the action carried out on the receipt of the command ‘right close march by numbers, right 

close march one’ 

DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call out ‘Up-down’ 

EXPLANATION 



drove my right foot to the ground so that the right heel is 12inches from the left heel, insuring that it 

was the toe that impacted with the ground first and I froze in this position. 


Both feet are flat on the ground supporting the weight of the body the heel of the right is 12inches from 

the heel of the left both knees are braced. The remainder of the body is erect and square to the front. 

Are there any questions? … You the squad on the execution of this movement will shout ‘Up-down’ 


INSTRUCTION 



DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call Out ‘Up-down’ 

EXPLANATION 



drove my left foot to the ground so that the left heel is up against and touching the heel of the right, 

insuring that it was the toe that impacted with the ground first and I froze in this position. 




Are there any questions? … You the squad on the execution of this movement will shout ‘Up-down” 


INSTRUCTION 



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DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call Out “Up-down, Up-down” 

INSTRUCTION 


Are there any questions? … You the squad on the execution of the command will shout “Up-down, 

Up-down” and will continue that movement for the number of paces given. 



REMOVE HEAD DRESS 

INTRODUCTION 

Taking you a stage further in your foot drill, I am now going to teach you to remove head dress. The 

reason this movement is taught is to enable an individual or body of Master Guides or Pathfinders to 

give cheers or for the male when prayer is being offered. On the command ‘Stand Easy’ relax and look 

this way while I give you a complete demonstration of the movement. 


DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call Out ‘Work 2,3,4, Work 

INSTRUCTION 



demonstrate the action carried out on the receipt of the command remove head dress by numbers, 

remove head dress one. 

DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call Out ‘One’ 

EXPLANATION 

Immediately on the receipt of the command, I force my right hand up my right side to the top of my 

head with an open palm and froze in this position. 


My right hand is on top of my head with open palm holding the beret with a full grip. The remainder of 

the body is erect and square to the front. 

Are there any questions? … You the squad on he execution of this movement will shout ‘One’ 


INSTRUCTION 



DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call Out ‘Two’ 

EXPLANATION 

Immediately on the receipt of the command, I remove my beret from my head with my right hand and 

place it over my left breast, at the same time I bend my right knee up in front of the body so that the 


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drove my right foot to the ground so that the right instep is up against and touching the left heel and 



My right instep is up against and touching the left heel, and my right hand holding the beret with a full 

grip across the left chest. The remainder of the body is erect and square to the front. 

Are there any questions? … You the squad on the execution of the movement will shout ‘Two’. 


INSTRUCTION 



DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call Out ‘Work 2,3,4, Work’ 

INSTRUCTION 


Are there any questions? … You the squad on the execution of the command will shout ‘Work 2,3,4, 

Work’. 



REPLACE HEAD DRESS 

INTRODUCTION 

Taking you a stage further in your foot drill, I am now going to teach you to replace head dress. The 

reason this movement is taught is to enable an individual or body of Master Guides or Pathfinders to 

replace head dress on the head. On the command ‘Stand Easy’ relax and look this way while I give you 

a complete demonstration of the movement. 


DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call Out ‘Work 2,3,4, Work 2,3,4, Work’ 

INSTRUCTION 



demonstrate the action carried out on the receipt of the command remove head dress by numbers, 

remove head dress one. 

DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call Out ‘One’ 

EXPLANATION 



drove my right foot to the ground so that the right instep is up against and touching the left heel and 



My right instep is up against and touching the left heel. The remainder of the body is erect and square 

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to the front. 

Are there any questions? … You the squad on he execution of this movement will shout ‘One’ 


INSTRUCTION 



DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call Out ‘Two’ 

EXPLANATION 

Immediately on the receipt of the command, I replace my head dress on my head using both hands and 



Both hands are fixing my head dress with my body bent slightly forward. 

Are there any questions? … You the squad on the execution of the movement will shout ‘Two’. 


INSTRUCTION 



DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call Out ‘Three’ 

EXPLANATION 

Immediately on the receipt of the command, I force my hands to their respective sides, at the same 

time I bend my right knee up in front of the body so that the knee and thigh became parallel with the 

ground, foot hanging naturally, toe beneath the knee, I then drove my right foot to the ground so that 

the right heel is up against and touching the left heel and froze in this position. 



Are there any questions? ... You the squad on the execution of the movement will shout ‘Three’. 


INSTRUCTION 



DEMONSTRATION (Instructor) Call Out ‘Work 2,3,4, Work 2,3,4, Work’ 

INSTRUCTION 


Are there any questions? … You the squad on the execution of the command will shout ‘Work 2,3,4, 

Work 2,3,4, Work’. 


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RIGHT DRESS/ EYES FRONT 

INTRODUCTION 

Right dress is used to quickly align the Pathfinders or Master Guide properly in each rank and each 

column. 

COMMAND ‘Right Dress’ 

EXPLANATION 

Immediately after the command is given everyone with the exception of the three persons on the 

extreme right of each rank, flick there head over to the right and dress their selves individually and 

move accordingly by bending the knee slightly and shuffling. Two persons on the extreme right 

(namely the centre and rear rank persons) ensure that they are arms length distance from the person in 

front of them without extending the arm. The persons in each rank ensure that they are arms length 

distance from the person to the right without extending the arm. The persons in the centre and rear rank 

ensure that they are directly behind the person in front of them and arms length distance without 

extending the arm. 

Are there any questions?... 

PRACTICE Collectively Collectively Collectively 

COMMAND ‘Eyes Front 

EXPLANATION 

Immediately after the command is given everyone with the exception of the three persons on the 

extreme right of each rank, flick there head to the front. 



SIZING 

INTRODUCTION 

Sizing is used to properly distribute all the persons in a squad, platoon or guard according to height. 

COMMAND ‘Tallest to the right, shortest to the left, in single rank size’ 

EXPLANATION 

Immediately after the command is given squad, platoon or guard will turn to the right march off five 

paces before breaking off (in other words fall out) and fall-in in single file shoulder tight of which the 

tallest is to the right descending by height to the shortest to the left. The command is given ‘from the 

right number’ and a count is done from right to left by each person shouting their number with the last 

person shouting their number and saying ‘Sir/ Ma’am addressing the commander. The command is 

given ‘odd number proof’ of which all odd numbered persons will raise the right hand so that the lower 

arm and hand is parallel to the ground, with hands open fingers close together and palm facing the left. 

The command is given ‘cut’ of which hands are force back to the side to adopt the attention position. 

The command is given ‘odd numbers one pace forward, even numbers one pace backwards march’ of 

which the odd and even numbers will do just that, thus forming two ranks a front and a rear rank. The 

command is given ‘ranks right and left turn’ of which the front rank will take a right turn and at the 

same time the rear rank will take a left turn. The command is given ‘by the front quick march’ of 

which the rear rank will take a double right wheel so as to join the front rank. The first person in the 

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front rank will be in the front rank, the second person will be in the centre rank, the next person will be 

in the rear rank, the next person will be in the front rank, the next person will be in the centre rank, the 

next person will be in the rear rank, the next person front, the next person centre, the next person rear, 

the next person front and so on. After that is finish they will be in three ranks, front, centre, and rear 

rank facing the right flank. The command is given squad, platoon or guard will advance, left turn. 




RIGHT WHEEL 

INTRODUCTION 

Right wheel is used to change direction and not formation while no the march in a squad, platoon or 

guard. 

COMMAND ‘By the right, Right Wheel’ 

EXPLANATION 

Immediately after the command is given, of which the squad, platoon or guard will have to be 

marching in the direction of a flank. The person on the extreme right will take a short ninety degree 

arch by cutting the marching pace from 30 inches to 18 inches of which the person in the centre and 

the person at the end keep in line with the person on the right to come round like a door in the section 

of threes. The next person behind to the right maintaining arms length distance with the person in front 

comes up to the same spot without drifting to the right or left to take the a short ninety degree arch by 

cutting the marching pace from 30 inches to 18 inches of which the person in the centre and the person 

at the end keep in line with the person on the right to come round like a door in the section of threes. 

Each section of threes does the same thing. 


The persons on the extreme right must not drift, cut pace arms length distance from the person in front. 

Centre and rank at the end do not try to maintain arms length distance with the persons in front of you 

while on the wheel, keep in your section of threes to come round like a door. 




LEFT WHEEL 

INTRODUCTION 

Left wheel is used to change direction and not formation while no the march in a squad, platoon or 

guard. 

COMMAND ‘By the left, Left Wheel’ 

EXPLANATION 

Immediately after the command is given, of which the squad, platoon or guard will have to be 

marching in the direction of a flank. The person on the extreme left will take a short ninety degree arch 

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y cutting the marching pace from 30 inches to 18 inches of which the person in the centre and the 

person at the end keep in line with the person on the left to come round like a door in the section of 

threes. The next person behind to the left maintaining arms length distance with the person in front 

comes up to the same spot without drifting to the right or left to take a short ninety degree arch by 

cutting the marching pace from 30 inches to 18 inches of which the person in the centre and the person 

at the end keep in line with the person on the left to come round like a door in the section of threes. 

Each section of threes does the same thing. 


The persons on the extreme left must not drift, cut pace arms length distance from the person in front. 

Centre and rank at the end do not try to maintain arms length distance with the persons in front of you 

while on the wheel, keep in your section of threes to come round like a door. 




GET ON PARADE 

INTRODUCTION 

Get on parade is a formal way to start a parade, of which parade must be standing at easy. 

COMMAND ‘Right Marker’ 

EXPLANATION 

Immediately after the command is given, the Right Marker comes to attention and marches forward 

fifteen paces (14: 1, 2). 

COMMAND ‘Right Marker stand at ease’ 

EXPLANATION 

Immediately after the command is given the right marker stand at ease. 

COMMAND ‘Remainders get on parade’ 

EXPLANATION 

Immediately after the command is given, the parade to include the right marker comes to attention and 

the parade marches forward fifteen paces (14: 1, 2). 




IN OPEN ORDER RIGHT DRESS 

INTRODUCTION 

In open order right dress is given to place sixty inches between ranks for inspection purposes. 

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COMMAND ‘In Open Order, Right Dress’ 

EXPLANATION 

Immediately after the command is given, the front rank takes one pace forward, the rear rank takes one 

pace backward and the centre rank stand still. After the regulation pause eyes right is done in 

accordance with Drill Format #52 but shuffle to open up allowing two paces between each rank. . At 

the same time Commanders will turn about to dress the frontage of their respective Squad, Platoon or 

Guard. At the same time the right marker take a right turn in accordance with Drill Format #4 and 

march five paces (4: 1, 2). Then turn about in accordance with Drill Format #5. the right marker 

dresses the front rank so that they are in line by the ‘toe of the shoe’ by saying (dress forward number 

one, or dress backward number 5) as the case may be. The right marker then turn to the left in 

accordance with Drill Format #3, take two paces (first with the left then with the right then punch with 

the left), then turn right in accordance with Drill Format #4 and dress the centre rank. The right marker 

then turn to the left in accordance with Drill Format #3, take two paces (first with the left then with the 

right then punch with the left), then turn right in accordance with Drill Format #4 and dress the rear 

rank. The right marker then turn to the right in accordance with Drill Format #4 and march five paces 

(4: 1, 2) then turn to the left in accordance with Drill Format #3. 

COMMAND ‘Carry On The Marker’ 

EXPLANATION 

Immediately after the command is given, the right marker then says ‘Sir/ Ma’am’ depending on who is 

the commander. 

COMMAND ‘Parade, Eyes Front’ 

EXPLANATION 

Immediately after the command is given, head and eyes is force back to the front, at the same time the 

right marker marches five paces (4: 1, 2) then turn to the right in accordance with Drill Format #4 look 

to the left, dress himself then look front. 

Are there any Questions?... 



IN CLOSE ORDER RIGHT DRESS 

INTRODUCTION 

In close order right dress is given to return the centre and rear rank to arms length distance. 

COMMAND ‘In Close Order, Right Dress’ 

EXPLANATION 

Immediately after the command is given, the front rank takes one pace backward, the rear rank takes 

one pace forward and the centre rank stand still. After the regulation pause eyes right is done in 

accordance with Drill Format #52 but shuffle to close up allowing arms length distance between each 

rank. At the same time Commanders will turn about to dress the frontage of their respective Squad, 

Platoon or Guard. At the same time the right marker take a right turn in accordance with Drill Format 

#4 and march five paces (4: 1, 2). Then turn about in accordance with Drill Format #5. 

COMMAND ‘Centre and Rear Rank Dress Yourselves’ 

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the right marker dresses the front rank so that they are in line by the ‘toe of the shoe’ by saying (dress 

forward number one, or dress backward number 5) as the case may be. At the same time the centre and 

rear rank should ensure that they are arms length distance from the person in front without extending 

the arm. 


EXPLANATION 




EXPLANATION 


right marker marches five paces (4: 1, 2) then turn to the right in accordance with Drill Format #4 look 

to the left, dress himself then look front. 




IN OPEN ORDER INWARDS DRESS 

INTRODUCTION 

In open order inward dress is given to place sixty inches between ranks for inspection purposes. This is 

best used when there are even numbers of squad, platoon or guard of which the right marker will dress 

from the centre. 

COMMAND ‘In Open Order, Inwards Dress’ 

EXPLANATION 

Immediately after the command is given, the front rank takes one pace forward, the rear rank takes one 

pace backward and the centre rank stand still. After the regulation pause the left half force their head 

and eyes to the right with the exception of the three persons on the extreme right of each rank and at 

the same time the right half force their head and eyes to the left, with the exception of the three persons 

on the extreme left of each rank and shuffle to open up allowing two paces between each rank. At the 

same time Commanders will turn about to dress the frontage of their respective Squad, Platoon or 

Guard. At the same time Right Marker will turn about and march to center of Squad, Platoon or Guard 

to dress the Squad Platoon or Guard. Right Marker will dress right half, front rank so that they are in 

line by the ‘toe of the shoe’ by saying (dress forward number one, or dress backward number 5) as the 

case may be. 

COMMAND ‘Stand still the right half, front rank’ 

EXPLANATION 

Immediately after the command is given, Right Marker turns about and dresses the left half, front rank 

so that they are in line by the ‘toe of the shoe’ by saying (dress forward number one, or dress backward 

number 5) as the case may be. 

COMMAND Stand still the left half, front rank 

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EXPLANATION 

Immediately after the command is given, Right Marker turns left and takes two paces 1 st with the left 

then the right and punch the left without swinging the arms turns left and dresses the right half, center 

rank so that they are in line by the ‘toe of the shoe’ by saying (dress forward number one, or dress 

backward number 5) as the case may be. 

COMMAND Stand still the right half, center rank 

EXPLANATION 

Immediately after the command is given, Right Marker turns about and dresses left half, center rank so 

that they are in line by the ‘toe of the shoe’ by saying (dress forward number one, or dress backward 


COMMAND Stand still the left half, center rank 

EXPLANATION 

Immediately after the command is given, Right Marker turns left and takes two paces 1 st with the left 

then the right and punch the left without swinging the arms turns left and dresses the right half, center 

rank so that they are in line by the ‘toe of the shoe’ by saying (dress forward number one, or dress 

backward number 5) as the case may be. 

COMMAND Stand still the right half, rear rank 

EXPLANATION 

Immediately after the command is given, Right Marker turns about and dresses left half rear rank so 

that they are in line by the ‘toe of the shoe’ by saying (dress forward number one, or dress backward 


COMMAND Stand still the left half, rear rank 

EXPLANATION 

Immediately after the command is given, Right Marker turns right and marchers five paces (4: 1, 2) 


EXPLANATION 




EXPLANATION 


right marker marches to the Right Marker position on the right then look to the left, dress himself then 

look front, at the same time Commanders turn about. 



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IN CLOSE ORDER INWARDS DRESS 

INTRODUCTION 

In close order inward dress is given to place sixty inches between ranks for inspection purposes. This is 

best used when there are even numbers of squad, platoon or guard of which the right marker will dress 

from the centre. 

COMMAND ‘In Close Order, Inwards Dress’ 

EXPLANATION 

Immediately after the command is given, the front rank takes one pace backward, the rear rank takes 

one pace forward and the centre rank stand still. After the regulation pause the left half force their head 

and eyes to the right with the exception of the three persons on the extreme right of each rank and at 

the same time the right half force their head and eyes to the left, with the exception of the three persons 

on the extreme left of each rank and shuffle to close up allowing arms length distance between each 

rank. At the same time Commanders will turn about to dress the frontage of their respective Squad, 

Platoon or Guard. At the same time Right Marker will turn about and march to center of Squad, 

Platoon or Guard to dress the Squad Platoon or Guard. 

COMMAND ‘Centre and Rear Rank Dress Yourselves’ 

EXPLANATION 

Immediately after the command is given, Right Marker will dress right half, front rank so that they are 

in line by the ‘toe of the shoe’ by saying (dress forward number one, or dress backward number 5) as 

the case may be. 

COMMAND ‘Stand still the right half’ 

EXPLANATION 

Immediately after the command is given, Right Marker turns about and dresses the left half, front rank 

so that they are in line by the ‘toe of the shoe’ by saying (dress forward number one, or dress backward 

number 5) as the case may be. At the same time the centre and rear rank should ensure that they are 

arms length distance from the person in front without extending the arm. 

COMMAND Stand still the left half’ 

EXPLANATION 

Immediately after the command is given, Right Marker turns right. 


EXPLANATION 




EXPLANATION 


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ight marker marches to the Right Marker position on the right then look to the left, dress himself then 

look front, at the same time Commanders turn about. 




FORM TWO RANKS FROM THREE RANKS 

INTRODUCTION 

Form two ranks from three ranks is used to change formation of the Squad, Platoon or Guard. 

COMMAND ‘Form Two Ranks From Three Ranks, Form Two Ranks’ 

EXPLANATION 

Immediately after the command is given, odd numbers in the centre rank will go forward to front rank 

by stepping off to the left and forward fifteen inches with the left, then forward fifteen inches with the 

right foot, then punch in with the left foot without swinging the hands. At the same time the even 

numbers in the centre rank go backward to the rear rank by stepping off to the left and back fifteen 

inches with the left foot, then back fifteen inches with the right foot, then punch in with the left foot 

without swinging the hands. Right dress is then given in accordance with Drill Format #52. 




FORM ONE RANK FROM TWO RANKS 

INTRODUCTION 

Form one rank from two ranks is used to change formation of the Squad, Platoon or Guard. 

COMMAND ‘Form One Rank From Two Ranks, Form One Rank’ 

EXPLANATION 

Immediately after the command is given, rear rank will go forward to front rank by stepping off to the 

left and forward fifteen inches with the left, then forward fifteen inches with the right foot, then punch 

in with the left foot without swinging the hands. Right dress is then given in accordance with Drill 

Format #52. 




FORM TWO RANKS FROM ONE RANK 

INTRODUCTION 

Form two ranks from one rank is used to change formation of the Squad, Platoon or Guard. 

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COMMAND ‘Form Two Ranks From One Rank’ 

EXPLANATION 

Immediately after the command is given, rear rank will go back by stepping back fifteen inches with 

the left foot then off to the right fifteen inches with the right foot, and then punch in with the left foot 

without swinging the hands. Right dress is then given in accordance with Drill Format #52. 




FORM THREE RANKS FROM TWO RANKS 

INTRODUCTION 

Form three ranks from two ranks is used to change formation of the Squad, Platoon or Guard. 

COMMAND ‘Form Three Ranks From Two Ranks’ 

EXPLANATION 

Immediately after the command is given, odd numbers from the centre rank will go back by stepping 

back fifteen inches with the left foot then off to the right fifteen inches with the right foot, and then 

punch in with the left foot without swinging the hands. At the same time the even numbers from the 

centre rank go forward by stepping forward fifteen inches with the left foot then off to the right fifteen 

inches with the right foot, and then punch in with the left foot without swinging the hands. Right dress 

is then given in accordance with Drill Format #52. 




CHANGE DIRECTION RIGHT AT THE HALT 

INTRODUCTION 

Change direction right at the halt is used to change direction but not formation of the Squad, Platoon or 

Guard of which will be facing a frontage. 

COMMAND ‘Change Direction Right At The Halt’ 

EXPLANATION 

Immediately after the command is given, the person to the extreme right of the front rank takes a 

ninety degrees right turn and everyone else in the front rank takes a forty five degrees right turn, after 

the regulation pause everyone step off counting in there section if threes from one. The first set of 

threes from the right step five paces (4: 1, 2); second set of three step seven paces (6: 1, 2); third set of 

threes step nine paces (8: 1, 2); fourth set of threes step eleven paces (10: 1, 2); fifth set of threes step 

thirteen paces (12: 1, 2) and so on till all set of threes are completed. 


If command is given while on the march it is given on the same foot as right turn is given either slow 

or quick time. 

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CHANGE DIRECTION RIGHT ON THE MARCH 

INTRODUCTION 

Change direction right on the march is used to change direction but not formation of the Squad, 

Platoon or Guard of which will be facing a frontage. 

COMMAND ‘Change Direction Right On The March’ 

EXPLANATION 

Immediately after the command is given, the person to the extreme right of the front rank takes a 

ninety degrees right turn and everyone else in the front rank takes a forty five degrees right turn, after 

the regulation pause everyone step off counting in there section if threes from one. The first set of 

threes from the right step four paces and mark time; second set of three step six paces and mark time; 

third set of threes step eight paces and mark time; fourth set of threes step ten paces and mark time; 

fifth set of threes step twelve paces and mark time and so on till all set of threes are completed. 

Forward or halt is then given in accordance with Drill Format #21; #22; #39 or #40 







CHANGE DIRECTION LEFT AT THE HALT 

INTRODUCTION 

Change direction left at the halt is used to change direction but not formation of the Squad, Platoon or 

Guard of which will be facing a frontage. 

COMMAND ‘Change Direction left At The Halt’ 

EXPLANATION 

Immediately after the command is given, the person to the extreme left of the front rank takes a ninety 

degrees left turn and everyone else in the front rank takes a forty five degrees left turn, after the 

regulation pause everyone step off counting in there section if threes from one. The first set of threes 

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from the left step five paces (4: 1, 2); second set of three step seven paces (6: 1, 2); third set of threes 

step nine paces (8: 1, 2); fourth set of threes step eleven paces (10: 1, 2); fifth set of threes step thirteen 

paces (12: 1, 2) and so on till all set of threes are completed. 


If command is given while on the march it is given on the same foot as left turn is given either slow or 

quick time. 




CHANGE DIRECTION LEFT ON THE MARCH 

INTRODUCTION 

Change direction left on the march is used to change direction but not formation of the Squad, Platoon 

or Guard of which will be facing a frontage. 

COMMAND ‘Change Direction left On The March’ 

EXPLANATION 

Immediately after the command is given, the person to the extreme left of the front rank takes a ninety 

degrees right turn and everyone else in the front rank takes a forty five degrees left turn, after the 

regulation pause everyone step off counting in there section if threes from one. The first set of threes 

from the left step four paces and mark time; second set of three step six paces and mark time; third set 

of threes step eight paces and mark time; fourth set of threes step ten paces and mark time; fifth set of 

threes step twelve paces and mark time and so on till all set of threes are completed. Forward or halt is 

then given in accordance with Drill Format #21; #22; #39 or #40 



quick time. 




ON THE RIGHT AT THE HALT FORM SQUAD 

INTRODUCTION 

On the right at the halt form squad is used to change formation but not direction of the Squad, Platoon 

or Guard of which will be facing a flank. 

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COMMAND ‘On The Right At The Halt Form Squad’ 

EXPLANATION 

Immediately after the command is given, the person on the extreme right and at the front will stand 

still, everyone in that rank will make a forty five degrees right turn and everyone else will make a 

ninety degrees right turn, after the regulation pause everyone step off counting in there section if threes 

from one. The first set of threes from top step five paces (4: 1, 2); second set of three step seven paces 

(6: 1, 2); third set of threes step nine paces (8: 1, 2); fourth set of threes step eleven paces (10: 1, 2); 

fifth set of threes step thirteen paces (12: 1, 2) and so on till all set of threes are completed. 







ON THE RIGHT ON THE MARCH FORM SQUAD 

INTRODUCTION 

On the right on the march form squad is used to change formation but not direction of the Squad, 

Platoon or Guard of which will be facing a flank. 

COMMAND ‘On The Right On The March Form Squad’ 

EXPLANATION 


still, everyone in that rank will make a forty five degrees right turn and everyone else will make a 

ninety degrees right turn, after the regulation pause everyone step off counting in there section if threes 

from one. The first set of threes from top step four paces and mark time; second set of three step six 

paces and mark time; third set of threes step eight paces and mark time; fourth set of threes step ten 

paces and mark time; fifth set of threes step twelve paces and mark time and so on till all set of threes 

are completed. Forward or halt is then given in accordance with Drill Format #21; #22; #39 or #40 





PRACTICE Collectively Collectively 

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ON THE LEFT AT THE HALT FORM SQUAD 

INTRODUCTION 

On the left at the halt form squad is used to change formation but not direction of the Squad, Platoon or 

Guard of which will be facing a flank. 

COMMAND ‘On The Left At The Halt Form Squad’ 

EXPLANATION 


still, everyone in that rank will make a forty five degrees left turn and everyone else will make a ninety 

degrees left turn, after the regulation pause everyone step off counting in there section if threes from 

one. The first set of threes from top step five paces (4: 1, 2); second set of three step seven paces (6: 1, 

2); third set of threes step nine paces (8: 1, 2); fourth set of threes step eleven paces (10: 1, 2); fifth set 

of threes step thirteen paces (12: 1, 2) and so on till all set of threes are completed. 



quick time. 




ON THE LEFT ON THE MARCH FORM SQUAD 

INTRODUCTION 

On the left on the march form squad is used to change formation but not direction of the Squad, 

Platoon or Guard of which will be facing a flank. 

COMMAND ‘On The Left On The March Form Squad’ 

EXPLANATION 

Immediately after the command is given, the person on the extreme left and at the front will stand still, 

everyone in that rank will make a forty five degrees left turn and everyone else will make a ninety 

degrees left turn, after the regulation pause everyone step off counting in there section if threes from 

one. The first set of threes from top step four paces and mark time; second set of three step six paces 

and mark time; third set of threes step eight paces and mark time; fourth set of threes step ten paces 

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and mark time; fifth set of threes step twelve paces and mark time and so on till all set of threes are 

completed. Forward or halt is then given in accordance with Drill Format #21; #22; #39 or #40 



quick time. 




RIGHT INCLINE 

INTRODUCTION 

Right incline is used on the march to move to the right without changing direction and formation. 

Right incline is given as the left foot makes impact with the ground. 

COMMAND ‘Right Incline’ 

EXPLANATION 

Immediately after the command is given, the right foot comes forward and off to the right fifteen 

inches, the left foot goes forward thirty inches, then the right foot comes forward and off to the right 

another fifteen inches, then the left goes forward another thirty inches, with the arms still swing if it’s 

quick march. This action continues until the Commander says ‘steady’. 




LEFT INCLINE 

INTRODUCTION 

Left incline is used on the march to move to the left without changing direction and formation. Left 

incline is given as the right foot makes impact with the ground. 

COMMAND ‘Left Incline’ 

EXPLANATION 

Immediately after the command is given, the left foot comes forward and off to the left fifteen inches, 

the right foot goes forward thirty inches, then the left foot comes forward and off to the left another 

fifteen inches, then the right goes forward another thirty inches, with the arms still swing if it’s quick 

march. This action continues until the Commander says ‘steady’. 




COUNTER MARCH 

INTRODUCTION 

Counter march is given on the march to change direction but not formation. The Squad, Platoon or 

Guard is in file and facing a flank. 

COMMAND ‘Counter March’ 

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EXPLANATION 

Immediately after the command is given, each rank takes a double right wheel going down beside their 

respective rank. 




OUTER COUNTER MARCH 

INTRODUCTION 

Outer counter march is given on the march to change direction but not formation. The Squad, Platoon 

or Guard is in file and facing a flank. 

COMMAND ‘Outer Counter March’ 

EXPLANATION 

Immediately after the command is given, the rank on the right takes a double right wheel and the rank 

on the left takes a double left wheel. 




INNER COUNTER MARCH 

INTRODUCTION 

Inner counter march is given on the march to change direction but not formation. The Squad, Platoon 

or Guard is in file and facing a flank. 

COMMAND ‘Inner Counter March’ 

EXPLANATION 

Immediately after the command is given, the rank on the right takes a double left wheel and the rank 

on the left takes a double right wheel. 



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SHUTTLE MARCH 

INTRODUCTION 

Shuttle march is given on the march to change the flanks. The Squad, Platoon or Guard is in file and 

facing a flank. 

COMMAND ‘Shuttle March’ 

EXPLANATION 

Immediately after the command is given, the rank on the right takes a right incline and the rank on the 

left takes a left incline, then each pair from the rear marches up through the middle. 




SCRAM ONE, SCRAM TWO, E. W. N. S. WAREDR 

INTRODUCTION 

Scram one, scram two, east, west, north, south warder is to produce a fancy drill format for display. 

The Squad, Platoon or Guard is in file and facing a flank. 

COMMAND ‘Scram One’ 

EXPLANATION 

Immediately after the command is given, the rank on the right takes a right wheel and at the same time 

the rank on the left takes a left wheel. 

COMMAND ‘Scram Two’ 

EXPLANATION 

Immediately after the command is given, the rank that took the right wheel takes a double left wheel 

and at the same time the rank that took the left wheel takes a double right wheel. 

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COMMAND ‘East or West or North or South Warder’ 

EXPLANATION 

Immediately after the command is given, a wheel is done by both ranks to head in the direction that 

was commanded. 



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FLAG RAISING (Standard) 

INTRODUCTION 

Flag Raising (standard) is to raise the flag on an erected flag pole on the outside. Note parade must first 

be at the attention position. 

COMMAND ‘Carry On Flag Party’ 

EXPLANATION 

Immediately after the command is given, the unit marches to the flag pole, then two persons marches 

to the Director, salutes and compliment return by Director, then the person on the right take one pace 

forward collect folded flag of which the Director was holding the flag on the left arm with the toggle in 

the palm. The person then take one pace backward holding the flag on the left arm with the toggle in 

the palm. Both person salutes again, compliment return by Director. The two persons turn to the right 

then marches back to the flag pole where they hoist the flag by tying a clove hitch on the toggle and a 

sheet bend on the tail of the flag ensuring that it is the toggle that goes to the top of the flag pole. When 

the flag reaches to the top flag is then unfurled, at the same time ‘Present Arms’ and ‘Order Arms’ are 

given. Secure rope unto pole and rejoin unit. The unit then salute, take a right turn and marches back to 

their position on the parade. 




FLAG RAISING (Ceremonial) 

INTRODUCTION 

Flag Raising (Ceremonial) is to raise the flag on an erected flag pole on the outside. Note parade must 

first be at the attention position. Flag would already be place folded at the top of the pole. 


EXPLANATION 

Immediately after the command is given, the flag party of two of who are place fourteen paces to the 

right and to the left of the flag pole marches passing each other in front of the flag pole. On reaching 

fourteen paces saluting to the right and left are executed by both persons to salute each other. After the 

saluting is completed another ten paces are done by both persons, then about turn is done. Then 

fourteen paces and halt is done to stop in front of the flag pole. Right and left turn respectively is done 

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y both persons to face flag pole. The flag is then released, at the same time ‘Present Arms’ and ‘Order 

Arms’ are given, rope is then secure unto pole. Both persons then salute, turn right and marches off the 

parade. 

Are there any question?... 



FLAG RAISING (Funeral) 

INTRODUCTION 

Flag Raising (Funeral) is to raise the flag on an erected flag pole on the outside at half mass (which 

means three feet from the top of the pole). Note parade must first be at the attention position. Flag 

would be open and hold by four persons at the four corners of the flag. 


EXPLANATION 

Immediately after the command is given, four persons marches up to the pole with the flag open. The 

flag is then hoisted, at the same time ‘Present Arms’ and ‘Order Arms’ are given, rope is then secure 

unto pole. Four persons then salute, turn right and marches off the parade. 



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FLAG LOWERING (Standard) 

INTRODUCTION 

Flag Lowering (standard) is to lower the flag on an erected flag pole on the outside. Note; parade must 

first be at the attention position. Flag would already be on the pole. 


EXPLANATION 

Immediately after the command is given, the unit marches to the flag pole, then two persons marches 

nearer to the flag pole, salutes the flag. While lowering the flag at the same time ‘Present Arms’ and 

‘Order Arms’ are given. The flag is folded and the rope secured to the pole, then the two person’s 

marches to the Director and salute, then complement is returned by Director. The person on the right 

holding the flag on the left arm with the toggle resting in the palm steps forward and hand the flag to 

the Director who then hold the flag on the left arm with the toggle in the palm of the hand. The person 

then step back and both persons salute Director and compliment return by the Director. Both persons 

take a right turn and marches back to the unit. The unit then takes a right turn and marches back to 

their position on the parade. 




FLAG LOWERING (Ceremonial) 

INTRODUCTION 

Flag Lowering (Ceremonial) is to lower the flag on an erected flag pole on the outside. Note parade 

must first be at the attention position. Flag would already be on the pole. 


EXPLANATION 

Immediately after the command is given, the flag party of two of who are place fourteen paces to the 

right and to the left of the flag pole marches passing each other in front of the flag pole. On reaching 

fourteen paces saluting to the right and left are executed by both persons to salute each other. After the 

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saluting is completed another ten paces are done by both persons, then about turn is done. Then 

fourteen paces and halt is done to stop in front of the flag pole. Right and left turn respectively is done 

by both persons to face flag pole and then the two persons salute the flag. The flag is then lowered, at 

the same time ‘Present Arms’ and ‘Order Arms’ are given, rope is then secure unto pole. The flag is 

fold, and then they turn right and march off the parade. 




FLAG LOWERING (Funeral) 

INTRODUCTION 

Flag Lowering (Funeral) is to lower the flag on an erected flag pole on the outside from half mass 

(which means three feet from the top of the pole). Note parade must first be at the attention position. 


EXPLANATION 

Immediately after the command is given, four persons marches up to the pole salute the flag. The flag 

is then lowered, at the same time ‘Present Arms’ and ‘Order Arms’ are given, rope is then secure unto 

pole. The flag is then fold, then the four person turn right and marches off the parade. 




PROCESSIONAL (One Aisle) 

Srl. 

COMMAND 

GIVEN 

BY WHOM ACTION 

1 Parade fall-in at the front door of 

the edifice in single file. 

2 Choir move into place. Platform 

Party moves into place. If it’s 

Pathfinder’s all can form from 

front of edifice. 

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Srl. 

COMMAND 

GIVEN 


3 Colour Party will be in this order: - 

Bible bearer with open Bible, 

Jamaica Colour, Adventist Youth, 

Pathfinder and then Adventurer 

Colours 

4 Parade will be in this order: - 

Adventurers, Pathfinders and then 

Master Guides. Seas will be 

5 Colour Party by the 

front, slow march 

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reserved for Parade to sit. 

Parade Commander Drum corp. plays if present or 

keyboard play at 85 paces per 

minute. 

6 Bible bearer marches up to the 

podium and halt. Colours march 

into position with Jamaica to the 

right of the podium, then A.Y., 

Pathfinder and Adventurer 

Colours. Colours halt in front of 

Colour stands together. 

7 Parade slow march Parade Commander Command is given when Srl.#6 is 

going on. Parade marches up to 

the pew reserved on both sides and 

file in on alternative side, and 

when the first person reaches the 

end of the pew all personnel in the 

pew individually mark time. 

When each pew is full move to the 

next pew etc… 

8 Parade commander marches 

behind the parade and halts in line 

with the first pew. 

9 Parade Halt Parade Commander 

10 Parade will advance, 

right and left turn 

Parade Commander 

11 Colour Party, prepare 

to post the Colours 


12 Post…., Colours Parade Commander 

13 Colour Party, Present 

Arm 


14. Colour Party, Order 

Arms 


15 Pledge of Allegiance to the Bible 

is done by Bible Bearer. Bible 

salutes ‘Speaker of the Day’ who 

returns the compliment

Srl. 

COMMAND 

GIVEN 


16 Aim, Motto, Law, Pledge and song 

are now done 

17 Colour Party, right Parade Commander Command includes the Bible 

turn 

Bearer 

18 By the front quick Parade Commander Colour party marches to the pew 

march 

reserved for them 

19 Parade sit Parade Commander Or work with the congregation. 

Srl. 

COMMAND 

GIVEN 


PROCESSIONAL (Two Aisle) 









Bible bearer with open Bible, 

Jamaica, Adventist Youth Colour, 

goes up the right isle, Pathfinder 

and then Adventurer Colours 

going up the left isle. 



Master Guides, going up both isle. 

Seas will be reserved for Parade to 

sit. 

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Srl. 

COMMAND 

GIVEN 






minute. 





























Arm 



Arms 




salutes ‘Speaker of the Day’ who 

returns the compliment 


are now done 


turn 

Bearer 


march 



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Srl. 

COMMAND 

GIVEN 


PROCESSIONAL (Three Aisle) 









Bible bearer with open Bible goes 

up the centre isle, Jamaica, 

Adventist Youth Colour, goes up 

the right isle, Pathfinder and then 

Adventurer Colours going up the 

left isle. 



Master Guides, going up both isle. 

Seas will be reserved for Parade to 



sit. 



minute. 








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Srl. 

COMMAND 

GIVEN 























Arm 



Arms 




Bearer salutes ‘Speaker of the 

Day’ returns the compliment 


are now done 


turn 

Bearer 


march 



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Srl. 

COMMAND 

GIVEN 


RECESSIONAL (One Aisle) 


1. Parade stand at attention in their 

respective pew. 

2. Colour Party after retrieving the 

Bible and colours, they will be in 

this order: -Bible bearer with 

closed Bible, Jamaica Colour, 

Adventist Youth, Pathfinder and 

then Adventurer Colours will go 

down the isle. 

3. Parade will be in this order: 

Colour Party, Platform Party 

Adventurers, Pathfinders, Master 

Guides then the Congregation will 

4. Colour Party by the 

front, quick march 

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be ushered out. 



minute. 

5. Colour Party marches to the front 

door, with Bible bearer four paces 

forward of the door and colours to 

the flank of the door. Jamaica and 

A.Y. colours to the right, 

Pathfinder and Adventurer colours 

to the left. 

6. Parade quick march Parade Commander Command is given when Srl.#6 is 

going on. Parade marches through 

the front door on alternative side, 

forming a lining from the door to 

out in the church yard. 

7. Parade commander marches 

behind the parade and halts on the 

outside. 

8. Parade Halt Parade Commander 

9. Parade will advance, 


Parade Commander Both lines will face each other. 

10. Congregation will be ushered out. 

11. Parade, Dismiss Parade Commander Turn right, Salute, Marches five 

paces before breaking off.

Srl. 

COMMAND 

GIVEN 


RECESSIONAL (Two Aisle) 




2. Colour Party after retrieving the 

Bible and colours, they will be in 

this order: -Bible bearer with 

closed Bible, Jamaica and 

Adventist Youth Colours will go 

down the right isle, Pathfinder and 

Adventurer Colours will go down 

the left isle. 

3. Parade will be in this order: 

Colour Party, Platform Party 

Adventurers, Pathfinders, Master 

Guides then the Congregation will 



be ushered out. 



minute. 



forward of the door and colours to 

the flank of the door. Jamaica and 

A.Y. colours to the right, 

Pathfinder and Adventurer colours 

to the left. 

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Srl. 

COMMAND 

GIVEN 



going on. Parade marches through 

the front door on alternative side, 

forming a lining from the door to 

out in the church yard. 

7. Parade commander marches 

behind the parade and halts on the 

outside. 


9. Parade will advance, Parade Commander Both lines will face each other. 



11. Parade, Dismiss Parade Commander Turn right, Salute, Marches five 

paces before breaking off. 

Srl. 

COMMAND 

GIVEN 


RECESSIONAL (Three Aisle) 




2. Colour Party after retrieving the Bible 

and colours, they will be in this order: 

-Bible bearer with closed Bible will go 

down the centre isle, Jamaica and 

Adventist Youth Colours will go down 

the right isle, Pathfinder and 

Adventurer Colours will go down the 

left isle. 

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Srl. 

COMMAND 

GIVEN 


3. Parade will be in this order: Colour 

Party, Platform Party Adventurers, 

Pathfinders, Master Guides then the 



Congregation will be ushered out. 



minute. 



forward of the door and colours to the 

flank of the door. Jamaica and A.Y. 

colours to the right, Pathfinder and 

Adventurer colours to the left. 


going on. Parade marches through the 

front door on alternative side, forming 

a lining from the door to out in the 

church yard. 

7. Parade commander marches behind 

the parade and halts on the outside. 


9. Parade will advance, 


Parade Commander Both lines will face each other. 


11. Parade, Dismiss Parade Commander Turn right, Salute, Marches five paces 

before breaking off. 

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Srl. 

COMMAND 

GIVEN 


PROCESSIONAL (Funeral) 


1 Parade fall-in at the front door of the 

edifice in single file. 

2 Choir move into place. Platform Party 

behind uniform parade. 


Bible bearer with open Bible, Jamaica 

Colour, and the colour representing 

desists. A.Y. colour to represent an 

A.Y. the Pathfinder colour to represent 

a Pathfinder and Adventurer colour to 

represent a Adventurer. And a open 

colour to represent the desiest of 

which to drape the casket. 



Master Guides. Seas will be reserved 

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for Parade to sit. (Optional) 

5 Colour Party by the Parade Commander Drum corp. plays if present or 


keyboard play at 85 paces per minute. 

6 Bible bearer marches up to the podium 

and halt. Colours march into position 

with Jamaica to the right of the casket 

representing colour to the left of the 

casket and one to drape the casket. 


going on. Parade marches up to the 

pew reserved on both sides and file in 

on alternative side, and when the first 

person reaches the end of the pew all 

personnel in the pew individually 

mark time. When each pew is full 

move to the next pew etc… 

8 Parade commander marches behind 

the parade and halts in line with the 

first pew. 





11 Colour Party, order 

colours. 


12 Minister’s Address

Srl. 

COMMAND 

GIVEN 


RECESSIONAL (Funeral) 




2. Colour Party, Parade Commander The colour that drape the casket 

Shoulder colours. 

will stay on the casket and 

pallbearers will take up there 

positions. 

3. Colour Party by the Parade Commander Drum corp. plays if present or 



minute. 

4. Colour Party marches to the hearse 

door, colours to the flank of the 

door. Jamaica colours to the right, 

designated colours to the left. 

5. Everyone leads out by the prder 

given by the Minister. 

6. While the casket is pushed into the 

hearse the colours is removed. 

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FUNERAL (Changing Of The Colour Bearers) 

INTRODUCTION 

Funeral (Changing of the Colour Bearers) is to relieve the persons that are standing guard at the casket 

with the colours at the ‘order colour’ position. 

EXPLANATION 

Immediately when the change to take place the two persons face each other standing at the opposite 

side doors of the edifice, indicate to each other (maybe by nodding) then step off together in quick 

time. Halt together in front of the two persons standing guard, salute, take one pace forward, hold the 

colour staff with left hand with a full grip. The person holding staff cut hand to the side take one pace 

backward, salute, the person on the right turn right and the person on the left turn left at the same time 

the persons receiving the colours step forward with the right foot and pivot on the ball of the left foot 

one hundred and eighty degrees due left and grip the staff with right hand and cut the left hand to the 

side. The two persons leaving march off in quick time to exit through the respective side doors. 




COLOURS (Posting) 

INTRODUCTION 

Posting of the colours is done to place the colours in a stand of which are done from the ‘shoulder 

colour’ position. 

COMMAND ‘Prepare To Post The Colours, Post’ 

EXPLANATION 

Immediately after the command is given, the Colour Bearer release the staff with the right hand from 

the reverse full grip and grip the staff with the right hand with a full grip pulling the staff to a vertical 

position. 

COMMAND ‘Colours’ 

EXPLANATION 

Immediately after the command is given, the staff is push forward from the body and placed in the 

stand, after regulation pause stand to attention. 




COLOURS (Retrieving) 

INTRODUCTION 

Retrieving colours is done to take the colours out of the stand and hold it in the ‘shoulder position’ 

COMMAND ‘Prepare To Retrieve The Colours, Retrieve’ 

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EXPLANATION 

Immediately after the command is given, the Colour Bearer grips the staff with the right hand with a 

full grip. 

COMMAND ‘Colours’ 

EXPLANATION 

Immediately after the command is given, the Colour Bearer lift the staff out of the stand and grip the 

bottom end of the staff with the left hand with a full grip ensuring that the staff is vertical. After 

regulation pause release the right hand and grip the staff with a reverse full grip still ensuring that the 

staff is vertical. After regulation pause tilt the staff at an angle ensuring that the left hand is resting on 

the waist belt. 




REPORTING (Unit) 

INTRODUCTION 

Unit reporting is done by the captain, scribe, counselor or any designated person. This person must be 

to the right of the unit. 

DEMONSTRATION 

Captain comes to the attention, bring unit to attention, the Captain takes one pace forward and salute 

(Compliment return by Superintendent of Division) 

EXPLANATION 

Unit number ____ reporting Sir/ Ma’am (Give amount of persons in the unit; then how many are 

present; then how many are absent [reasons for absentees if know]; then dues collected) 

DEMONSTRATION 

Captain salutes (Compliment return by Superintendent of Division). Captain takes one pace backward 

and stands the unit at ease. 




REPORTING (Division) 

INTRODUCTION 

Division reporting is done by the superintendent or any designated person. This person must be in front 

of the division. 

DEMONSTRATION 

Superintendent comes to the attention, bring division to attention and salute (Compliment return by 

Club Director) 

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EXPLANATION 

Division number ____ reporting Sir/ Ma’am (Give amount of persons in the division; then how many 

are present; then how many are absent [reasons for absentees if know]; then dues collected) 

DEMONSTRATION 

Superintendent salutes (Compliment return by Club Director). Superintendent stands the division at 

ease. 




REPORTING (Club) 

INTRODUCTION 

Club reporting is done by the Club Director or any designated person. This person must be in front of 

the club. 

DEMONSTRATION 

Club Director comes to the attention, bring club to attention and salute (Compliment return by the 

Conference Youth Director) 

EXPLANATION 

_______________ Pathfinder Club reporting Sir/ Ma’am (Give amount of persons in the club; then 

how many are present; then how many are absent [reasons for absentees if know]). 

DEMONSTRATION 

Club Director salutes (Compliment return by the Conference Youth Director). Club Director stands the 

club at ease. 




REPORTING (Contingent) 

INTRODUCTION 

Contingent reporting is done by the Conference Youth Director or any designated person. This person 

must be in front of the contingent. 

DEMONSTRATION 

The Conference Youth Director comes to the attention, bring contingent to attention and salute 

(Compliment return by Union Youth Director) 

EXPLANATION 

_______________ contingent reporting Sir/ Ma’am (Give amount of persons in the contingent; then 

how many are present; then how many are absent [reasons for absentees if know]). 

DEMONSTRATION 

The Conference Youth Director salutes (Compliment return by Union Youth Director). The 

Conference Youth Director stands the contingent at ease. 

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HAND OVER CEREMONY 

INTRODUCTION 

Hand over ceremony is to change over command of director at any level. This is done on a guard of 

honour parade. 

DEMONSTRATION 

The out going Director ascend saluting dias of which the ‘Guard of Honour’ gives a General Salute. 

The incoming Director ascend the saluting with the out going Director to the left of the dias, the 

‘Guard of Honour’ give another General Salute. The out going Director stands in front of the in 

coming Director remove citation cord and place it on in coming Director and also hand over to the in 

coming Director the Director’s cane or ‘swaga’ if in position. A hand shake is done, the out going 

Director takes one pace backward and salute (and compliment return by in coming Director). The out 

going Director then stands to the left of the dias and the ‘Guard of Honour’ gives a Royal Salute. 

Are there any questions? …. 



COLOUR DRILL (Stand at Ease) 

INTRODUCTION 

Colour drill (Stand at ease) is for the Colour Bearers to stand at ease properly with the colours. 

EXPLANATION 

Is to stand at ease with the staff held in the right hand and the left hand at the left side of the body. 


Both feet flat on the ground supporting the weight of the body. The left heel is 12 inches from the right 

heel with the toes off to an angle of 30 inches from the front centre of the body. Both knees are braced, 

the remainder of the body is erect and square to the front. My left hand down the left side with fingers 

curled to form a fist and all fingers resting against the thigh. The right arm is holding the staff with a 

full grip and arm fully extended. The end of the staff is on the ground and inline with the little toe. 



NOTE:- To stand easy you simply relax the limbs. 



COLOUR DRILL (Stand at Attention) 

INTRODUCTION 

Colour drill (Stand at attention) is for the Colour Bearers to stand at attention properly with the 

colours. 

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COMMAND ‘Colour Party, Shun’ 

EXPLANATION 

Immediately after the command is given, I bend my left knee up in front of the body so that the knee 

and thigh became parallel with the ground foot hanging natural toe beneath the knee. I then drove my 

left foot to the ground so that the heel of the left is up against and touching the right, at the same time I 

force the staff into the right side with the right hand. 


I am standing at attention with the staff held vertical on the right side holding the staff with a full grip 

and the end of the staff in line with the little toe on the right foot. 

The colour is now at the ‘Order’ position. 




COLOUR DRILL (Shoulder from Order) 

INTRODUCTION 

Colour drill (Shoulder from Order) is for the Colour Bearers to have the colours in the carry position to 

march etc. 

COMMAND ‘Colour Party, Shoulders’ 

EXPLANATION 

Immediately after the command is given, the colours is lifted from the ground vertically with the right 

hand, at the same time the left hand grip the bottom of the colour staff with a full grip (and guided the 

staff into the holder if you have one). After the regulation pause the right hand is released and grips the 

colour staff with a reverse full grip still maintaining the vertical position of the staff. After the 

regulation pause force the colour staff forward at an angle of 45 degrees from the body. (If you have a 

holder, observe the regulation pause and then cut the left hand to the left side. 


The colour is now at the carry position. 




COLOUR DRILL (Present Colours) 

INTRODUCTION 

Colour drill (Present Colours) is for the Colour Bearers to pay compliments. 

COMMAND ‘Colour Party, Present Colours’ 

EXPLANATION 

Immediately after the command is given, I release the right hand and grip the staff with a full grip 

forcing the staff in a vertical position. After the regulation pause the staff is forced to the right side in 

the vertical position. After the regulation pause the colour staff is then fall to the right side and sweep 

around to the front in a count of 14 and cutting the left hand to the side after a count of 7. After the 

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count of 14 the staff is in front and parallel to the ground running along the lower right arm of which is 

tucked into the side and bent at the elbow. 




COLOUR DRILL (Shoulder Colours) 

INTRODUCTION 

Colour drill (Shoulder Colours) is for the Colour Bearers to return to the carry position. 

COMMAND ‘Colour Party, Shoulder Colours’ 

EXPLANATION 

Immediately after the command is given, the colour staff is forced to the vertical position with the right 

hand, at the same time the left hand grip the end of the staff with a full grip (and guided the staff into 

the holder if you have one). After the regulation pause the right hand is released and grips the colour 

staff with a reverse full grip still maintaining the vertical position of the staff. After the regulation 

pause force the colour staff forward at an angle of 45 degrees from the body. (If you have a holder, 

observe the regulation pause and then cut the left hand to the left side. 


The colour is now at the carry position. 




COLOUR DRILL (Order Colours) 

INTRODUCTION 

Colour drill (Order Colours) is for the Colour Bearers to return to the ground to stand at ease and easy. 

COMMAND ‘Colour Party, Order Colours’ 

EXPLANATION 

Immediately after the command is given, I release the right hand and grip the staff with a full grip 

forcing the staff in a vertical position. After the regulation pause the staff is forced to the right side in 

the vertical position so that the end of the staff is on the ground holding the staff with a full grip with 

the right hand and a ‘y’ grip with the left hand. After the regulation pause I cut the left hand to the left 

side. 


I am now standing at attention as in accordance with Drill Format #103. 



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INSPECTION & MARCH PASS (in Column of Route in Slow and Quick Time) 

COMMAND GIVEN BY WHOM ACTION 

1. Parade will fall in threes 

2. Guard of Honour, in 

open order, inward dress 

Guard Commander #1 & #2 Commanders will turn about 

to dress the frontage of their 

Right Marker 

respective Guards. Right Marker will 

turn about and march to center of 

Guard to dress the Guard. Right 

Marker will dress right half, front 

rank. 

Right Marker turns and dresses the 

3. Stand still the right half, 

front rank 

left half, front rank 

4. Stand still the left half, Right Marker Right Marker turns left and takes two 

front rank 

paces turns left and dresses the right 

half, center rank 

5. Stand still the right half, Right Marker Right Marker turns about and dresses 

center rank 

left half, center rank 


center rank 

paces, turns left and dresses right half 

of rear rank 


rear rank 

left half rear rank 

8. Stand still the left half, Right Marker Right Marker turns right and 

rear rank 

marchers five paces 4 – 1 – 2 

9. During Srl #’s 3 – 8, #1 & #2 Guard 

Commanders will dress frontage of 

respective guard 

10. Carry-on the Marker Guard Commander 

11. Sir/Ma’am…Guard of Right Marker Right Marker #1 & #2 Guard 

Honor, eyes front 

Commander turn about (Right Marker 

return to position on the right). 

12. March on the Colours. Guard Commander 

13. Sir/Ma’am Colour Party 

Commander 

14. Colour Party… Quick Colour Party 

march. 

Commander 

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15. Change direction Colour Party 

left…Left form. Commander 

16. Forward Colour Party 

Commander 

17. Counter-march Colour Party 

Commander 

18. Halt Colour Party 

Commander 

19. Colour Party order Colour Party 

colours. 

Commander 

20. Guard of Honour. Stand Guard Commander 

at ease. 

21. Stand easy. Guard Commander Guard Commander turn about facing 

advance… stand at ease and stand 

easy. 

22. First arrival… Guard Commander 

stand to attention 

23. Guard of Honour, Guard Guard Commander Guard Commander alone will 

of Honour Shun! 

salute…(Complement returned). 

24. Guard of Honour, Stand Guard Commander 

at Ease… Stand easy! 

25. Guard Commander Guard Commander also stand at ease 

stand easy 

26. Guard Commander Arrival #2, 3, etc…Guard 

Commander stand to attention. 

27. Guard of Honour, Guard 


Guard Commander 

28. Colour Party, shoulder Guard Commander 

colours! 

29. Guard of Honour, 

General salute present 

arm! 

Guard Commander Guard Commander; Colour Party 

sweep colours, #1& #2 Commanders 

salute (Drum Corp plays). The person 

on saluting dias return compliment. 


30. Guard of Honour order 

arm! 

31. Colour Party order 

colours! 


32. Guard of Honour , stand 

at ease…stand easy! 


33. Guard Commander Guard Commander also stand at ease 

stand easy 

34. Guard Commander Last arrival…Guard Commander 

stands at attention. 

35. Guard of Honour, Guard 



36. Colour Party, shoulder 

colours! 


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37. Guard of Honour, Royal Guard Commander Entire Parade will salute…(Drum 

salute…Present arm! 

Corp play)…Complement returned. 

38. Guard of Honour, order 

arm! 


39. Guard Commander Guard Commander marches up to 

Inspecting Officer salutes and 

complement returned by Inspecting 

Officer. 

40. The Guard of Honour is 

formed up in open order 

ready for your inspection 

Sir/Ma’am. 


41. Guard Commander salutes, Inspecting 

Officer return Complement. Guard 

Commander turns right. 

42. #1 Commander turn right marches to 

right of Guard advance and halt 

beside right marker. 

43. As Inspecting Officer and team 

reaches, #1 Commander take one pace 

forward and salute, compliment 

returned by Inspecting Officer. 

44. #__ Guard, Sir/Ma’am #__ Commander #__ Commander salute Inspecting 

Officer, and compliment return. 

45. Drum Corp plays. 

46. Inspecting Officer inspect front of 

front rank, rear of rear rank. Front of 

center rank, rear of center rank. Front 

of rear rank, rear of rear rank. On 

completion of inspection #__ 

Commander return to position at right 

of Guard , take one pace forward, 

salute Inspecting Officer and 

47. May I have your 

permission to stand #__ 

Guard at ease, Sir/Ma’am 

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compliment return. 

#__ Commander #__ Commander takes his position to 

the right of his Guard. 

48. Permission granted. Inspecting Officer #__ Commander salutes compliment 

return by Inspecting Officer. #__ 

Commander takes his position three 

paces in front and facing the guard 

49. #__ Guard, stand at ease. #__ Commander 

50. Inspecting Team moves across to #2 

Guard passing in front of Colours, 

paying complement (salute).

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51. Srl #s 43 – 49 will be repeated. 

52. Inspecting Officer return to saluting 

dais 

53. Guard Commander returns to position 

{six (6) paces in front of Guard} 

facing the Guard. 

54. Guard of Honor, Guard Guard Commander 

of Honor shun. 

55. Guard of Honor, in close 

order…inward dress. 

56. Center and rear rank, 

dress yourself. 

Guard Commander #1 & #2 Commanders turn about 

facing Guard and dress frontage. 

Right marker turn about march to the 

center of Guard, to dress Guard. 

Right Marker Right Marker turns right and dress 

right half front rank. At the same time 

center and rear rank dress them 

selves. 

57. Stand still the right half. Right Marker Right Marker turns about and dress 

left half front rank. At the same time 

center and rear rank dress them 

selves. 

58. Stand still the left half. Right Marker Right Marker turns right to face 

advance. 

59. Carry on the Marker. Guard Commander 

60. Sir/Ma’am Right Marker 

61. Guard of Honour eyes 

front 

Right Marker #1 & #2 Commander and Right 

Marker turn about… Right Marker 

marches to position on the right of the 

guard. 

62. Guard Commander turn about and 

marches up to the Inspecting Officer, 


permission to carry on 

with the march pass, Sir/ 

Ma’am. 


halt salute and compliment return. 

64. Permission Granted Inspecting Officer Guard Commander salute, 

compliment return by Inspecting 

Officer. 

65. Guard Commander turn right and 

marches back into position. 

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66. Guard of Honour will 

march pass in column of 

route in slow and quick 

time, move to the right in 

threes, right turn. 

Guard Commander After turning the Colour Party will 

take 15 paces (14:-1,2) so as to face in 

column behind #1 Guard. 

67. Guard of Honour by the Guard Commander Drum Corp plays slow cadence, at 85 

left, slow march. 

paces to the minute. 

68. #__ Guard by the left, 

left wheel. 

#__ Commander 


left wheel. 

#__ Commander 

70. #__ Guard by the right, #__ Commander Inspecting Officer and Team return 

eyes right. 

compliment. 

71. #__ Guard eyes front. #__ Commander Inspecting Officer and Team cut away 

hands. 


left wheel. 

#__ Commander 

73. #__ Guard by the left, #__ Commander Commands from Srl. # 68 to Srl. # 75 

left wheel. 

will be repeated by #2 Commander 

74. Guard of Honour, break Guard Commander Only the bass drum plays the cadence 

into quick time, quick 

at this time…. After the quick march 

march. 

the Drum Corp plays quick cadence at 

118 paces to the minute. 


left wheel. 

#__ Commander 


left wheel. 

#__ Commander 

77. #__ Guard by the right, #__ Commander Inspecting Officer and Team return 

eyes right. 

compliment. 


hands. 


left wheel. 


left wheel 

#__ Commander 

#__ Commander 

81. Guard of Honour halt. Guard Commander Drum Corp stop playing. 


advance, left turn. 

Guard Commander Colour Party will march 15 (14:- 1,2) 

paces to return into position. 

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83. Guard of Honour in open 

order inward dress. 

Guard Commander #1 & #2 Commanders will turn about 

to dress the frontage of their 

respective Guards. Right Marker will 

turn about and march to center of 

Guard to dress the Guard. Right 

Marker will dress right half, front 

rank. 

Right Marker Right Marker turns and dresses the 

84. Stand still the right half, 

front rank 

left half, front rank 


front rank 

paces turns left and dresses the right 



center rank 

left half, center rank 


center rank 

paces, turns left and dresses right half 

of rear rank 


rear rank 

left half rear rank 

89. Stand still the left half, Right Marker Right Marker turns right and 

rear rank 

marchers 5 paces (4:-1,2). 

90. During Srl #’s 87-92 , #1 & #2 Guard 


respective guard. 


92. Sir/Ma’am…Guard of Right Marker Right Marker #1 & #2 Guard 


Commander turn about (Right Marker 

return to position on the right). 

93. Guard of Honour will Guard Commander Guard of Honour marches 15 paces 

advance in review order, 

by the center quick 

march. 

(14:-1,2), Drum Corp plays. 



arm. 


arm. 

Guard Commander All on Parade will salute, all colours 

sweep, Drum Corp plays. 



Inspecting Officer halt And salute 

And compliment return by Inspecting 

Officer. 

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permission to dismiss the 

Guard of Honour 

Sir/Ma’am 


98. Permission granted. Inspecting Officer Guard Commander salute compliment 

return by Inspecting Officer. 

99. Guard Commander turn right, and 

marches back into position facing the 

Guard. 

100. Inspecting officer & team leaves 


dismiss. 

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saluting dias area. 

Guard turn to the right, everybody on 

Parade salute And Guard march off 

the parade. 


INSPECTION & MARCH PASS IN SLOW AND QUICK TIME 


1. Parade will fall in threes 

2. Guard of Honour, in 

open order, inward 

dress 

Guard Commander #1 & #2 Commanders will turn about to 

dress the frontage of their respective 

Guards. Right Marker will turn about and 

march to center of Guard to dress the 

Guard. Right Marker will dress right half, 

front rank. 

Right Marker Right Marker turns and dresses the left 

3. Stand still the right 

half, front rank 



front rank 

paces turns left and dresses the right half, 

center rank 

5. Stand still the right Right Marker Right Marker turns about and dresses left 




center rank 

paces, turns left and dresses right half of 

rear rank 


half, rear rank 

half rear rank 

8. Stand still the left half, Right Marker Right Marker turns right and marchers five 

rear rank 

paces 4 – 1 – 2 

9. During Srl #’s 3 – 8, #1 & #2 Guard 


respective guard 

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11. Sir/Ma’am…Guard of 


12. March on the Colours. Guard Commander 

13. Sir/Ma’am Colour Party 

Right Marker Right Marker #1 & #2 Guard Commander 

turn about (Right Marker return to position 

on the right). 

14. Colour Party… Quick 

Commander 

Colour Party 

march. 

Commander 

15. Change direction Colour Party 

left…Left form. Commander 

16. Forward Colour Party 

Commander 

17. Counter-march Colour Party 

Commander 

18. Halt Colour Party 

Commander 

19. Colour Party order Colour Party 

colours. 

Commander 

20. Guard of Honour. 

Stand at ease. 


21. Stand easy. Guard Commander Guard Commander turn about facing 

advance… stand at ease and stand easy. 

22. First arrival… Guard Commander stand to 

attention 

23. Guard of Honour, Guard Commander Guard Commander alone will 

Guard of Honour Shun! 

salute…(Complement returned). 


Stand at Ease… Stand 

easy! 


25. Guard Commander Guard Commander also stand at ease stand 

easy 

26. Guard Commander Arrival #2, 3, etc…Guard Commander 

stand to attention. 





colours! 


29. Guard of Honour, Guard Commander Guard Commander; Colour Party sweep 


colours, #1& #2 Commanders salute 

arm! 

(Drum Corp plays). The person on saluting 

dias return compliment. 


arm! 


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31. Colour Party order 

colours! 

32. Guard of Honour , 

stand at ease…stand 

easy! 



33. Guard Commander Guard Commander also stand at ease stand 

easy 

34. Guard Commander Last arrival…Guard Commander stands at 

attention. 




colours! 


Royal salute…Present 

arm! 

38. Guard of Honour, order 

arm! 



Guard Commander Entire Parade will salute…(Drum Corp 

play)…Complement returned. 



Inspecting Officer salutes and complement 

40. The Guard of Honour 

is formed up in open 

order ready for your 

inspection Sir/Ma’am. 


returned by Inspecting Officer. 

41. Guard Commander salutes, Inspecting 

Officer return Complement. Guard 

Commander turns right. 

42. #1 Commander turn right marches to right 

of Guard advance and halt beside right 

marker. 

43. As Inspecting Officer and team reaches #1 

Commander take one pace forward and 

salute, compliment returned by Inspecting 

Officer. 

44. #__ Guard, Sir/Ma’am #__ Commander #__ Commander salute Inspecting Officer, 

and compliment return. 

45. Drum Corp plays. 

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46. Inspecting Officer inspect front of front 

rank, rear of rear rank. Front of center 

rank, rear of center rank. Front of rear 

rank, rear of rear rank. On completion of 

inspection #__ Commander return to 

position at right of Guard, take one pace 

forward, salute Inspecting Officer and 


permission to stand 

#__ Guard at ease, 

Sir/Ma’am 


#__ Commander #__ Commander takes his position to the 

right of his Guard. 

48. Permission granted. Inspecting Officer #__ Commander salutes compliment return 

by Inspecting Officer. #__ Commander 

takes his position three paces in front and 

facing the guard 

49. #__ Guard, stand at #__ Commander 

ease. 

50. Inspecting Team moves across to #2 Guard 

passing in front of Colours, paying 

complement (salute). 

51. Srl #s 43 – 49 will be repeated. 

52. Inspecting Officer return to saluting dais 

53. Guard Commander returns to position {six 

(6) paces in front of Guard} facing the 

54. Guard of Honor, Guard 

of Honor shun. 

55. Guard of Honor, in 

close order…inward 

dress. 

56. Center and rear rank, 

dress yourself. 

57. Stand still the right 

half. 


Guard. 

Guard Commander #1 & #2 Commanders turn about facing 

Guard and dress frontage. Right marker 

turn about march to the center of Guard, to 

dress Guard. 

Right Marker Right Marker turns right and dress right 

half front rank. At the same time center 

and rear rank dress them selves. 

Right Marker Right Marker turns about and dress left 

half front rank. At the same time center 

and rear rank dress them selves. 

58. Stand still the left half. Right Marker Right Marker turns right to face advance. 

59. Carry on the Marker. Guard Commander 

60. Sir/Ma’am Right Marker 

61. Guard of Honour eyes 

front 

Right Marker #1 & #2 Commander and Right Marker 

turn about… Right Marker marches to 

position on the right of the guard. 

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62. Guard Commander turn about and marches 

up to the Inspecting Officer, halt salute and 


permission to carry on 

with the march pass, 

Sir/ Ma’am. 



64. Permission Granted Inspecting Officer Guard Commander salute, compliment 


65. Guard Commander turn right and marches 


march pass in slow and 

quick time, move to the 

right in threes, right 

turn. 

67. Guard of Honour by 

the left, slow march. 


left wheel. 

69. #__ Guard will 


70. #__ Guard by the right, 

eyes right. 

back into position. 

Guard Commander After turning the Colour Party will take 15 

paces (14:-1,2) so as to face in column 

behind #1 Guard. 

Guard Commander Drum Corp plays slow cadence, at 85 


#__ Commander 

#__ Commander 

#__ Commander Inspecting Officer and Team return 

compliment. 


hands. 

72. #__ Guard will move to 

the right in threes, right 

turn. 

#__ Commander 


left wheel. 

#__ Commander 


left wheel. 

#__ Commander 

75. #__ Guard by the left, #__ Commander Commands from Srl. # 68 to Srl. # 75 will 

left wheel. 

be repeated by #2 Commander 

76. Guard of Honour, Guard Commander Only the bass drum plays the cadence at 

break into quick time, 

this time…. After the quick march the 

quick march. 

Drum Corp plays quick cadence at 118 



left wheel. 

#__ Commander 

78. #__ Guard will 


#__ Commander 

79. #__ Guard by the right, 

eyes right. 

#__ Commander Inspecting Officer and Team return 

compliment. 

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hands. 

81. #__ Guard will move to 

the right in threes, right 

turn. 

#__ Commander 


left wheel. 

#__ Commander 


left wheel. 

#__ Commander 


left wheel 

#__ Commander 

85. Guard of Honour halt. Guard Commander Drum Corp stops playing. 

86. Guard of Honour will Guard Commander Colour Party will march 15 (14:- 1,2) 


paces to return into position. 

87. Guard of Honour in Guard Commander #1 & #2 Commanders will turn about to 

open order inward 

dress the frontage of their respective 

dress. 

Guards. Right Marker will turn about and 

march to center of Guard to dress the 

Guard. Right Marker will dress right half, 

front rank. 

88. Stand still the right Right Marker Right Marker turns and dresses the left 




front rank 

paces turns left and dresses the right half, 

center rank 





center rank 

paces, turns left and dresses right half of 

rear rank 


half, rear rank 

half rear rank 

93. Stand still the left half, Right Marker Right Marker turns right and marchers 5 

rear rank 

paces (4:-1,2). 

94. During Srl #’s 87-92, #1 & #2 Guard 


respective guard. 


96. Sir/Ma’am…Guard of Right Marker Right Marker #1 & #2 Guard Commander 


turn about (Right Marker return to position 

on the right). 

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advance in review 

order, by the center 

quick march. 



arm. 


arm. 

Guard Commander Guard of Honour marches 15 paces (14:- 

1,2), Drum Corp plays. 

Guard Commander All on Parade will salute, all colours 

sweep, Drum Corp plays. 



Inspecting Officer halt And salute And 


permission to dismiss 

the Guard of Honour 

Sir/Ma’am 


compliment return by Inspecting Officer. 

102. Permission granted. Inspecting Officer Guard Commander salute compliment 


103. Guard Commander turns right, and 

marches back into position facing the 

Guard. 

104. Inspecting officer & team leaves saluting 


dismiss. 

dias area. 

Guard Commander Guard turn to the right, everybody on 

Parade salute And Guard march off the 

parade. 

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Practice!!! 

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