2. To form line of section columns in columns of twos or fours.
“Half-squads (squads) right front into line.”
3. To form line from line of section columns.
“Sections, right front into line.”
4. To form column of squads from line of section columns.
First form line of section columns in column of squads—then “Column of squads—1st (4th) section forward (column right or left).”
5. To form line of section columns from column of squads.
The left file of the leading section moves straight to the front, followed by the remaining files of the squad, then by the left file of the second squad, etc. The 2nd, 3rd, and 4th sections oblique to the right (left) in column of squads to section interval and, when in rear of their place, form column of files. The section may thus be marched in echelon, or line may be formed by halting the leading section, or the sections in rear may be double-timed to the line established by the leading section.
6. To form line of section columns to the flank, command:
“Sections, column left (right).”