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Drill.—On the word "Alert" the scout stands upright with both feet together, hands hanging naturally at the sides, fingers straight, and looking straight to his front.
On the word "Easy" he carries the right foot away six inches to the right, and clasps his hands behind his back, and can turn his head about. At the word "Sit Easy" he squats down on the ground in any position he likes. "Sit Easy" should usually be given whenever you don't want the boys to be at the "Alert," provided that the ground is dry.
On the command "Quick March," boys move off with the left foot leading, at a smart pace, swinging the arms freely, as this gives good exercise to the body and muscles and interior organs.
Walking for Exercise. 1.—The right way. 2.—A common way. 3.—A very usual way.
At the command "Double" boys run at a jog-trot with short sharp steps, hands swinging loosely, not tucked up at the side.
On the command "Scout Pace" the boys march at the quick march for fifty paces then double fifty paces, and so on alternately running and walking, until the word is given "Quick March" or "Halt."
"Right turn" each boy turns to the right.