The Quick march is the usual pace to be applied to all general movements of Battalions, or greater bodies, in Column, or Line.
The Double march is only to be applied to the movements of the Divisions of a battalion, except upon peculiar occasions for short distances.
S. 3. Marching in line.
The March in line is generally adopted where the country is open.
S. 4. Wheeling.
Wheels are made on a Halted pivot from Line into Column, and from Column into Line. The principle of the Moveable pivot must always be applied to the wheel of divisions marching in column. Wheels of divisions may be either made forward, or backward. In progressive movements they are to be made Forward, but particular occasions require that they should be made Backward on the pivot flank. The Backwards wheel need not, however, be practised where the ground is uneven, and the Divisions stronger than 15 or 16 files: where this is the case, the Command will be
| Form open column, right (or left) in front—Right about face—Right (or left) wheel—Quick march. | Halt, Front. |
S. 5. Movements.
Every movement must be divided into its distinct parts, and each part executed by its cautionary and executive words of command. All field movements and firings are to be performed with fixed bayonets, except when troops are acting as Light infantry.