Being at a halt, or in march in quick time, to march in double time; 1 Double time, 2 March.
If at a halt, at the first command shift the weight of the body to the right leg. At the command "March" raise the forearms, fingers closed to a horizontal position along the waist line; take up an easy run with the step and cadence of double time, allowing a natural swinging motion to the arms.
If marching in quick time, at the command "March," given as either foot strikes the ground, take one step in quick time, and then step off in double time.
To resume the quick time: 1 Quick Time, 2 March.
At the command March, given as either foot strikes the ground, advance and plant the other foot in double time; resume the quick time, dropping the hands by the sides.
To Mark Time
Being in march: 1 Mark Time, 2 March.
At the command March, given as either foot strikes the ground, advance and plant the other foot; bring up the foot in rear and continue the cadence by alternately raising each foot about two inches and planting it on line with the other.
Being at a halt, at the command March, raise and plant the feet as described above.
The Half Step