1 Half Step, 2 March.
Take steps of ten inches in quicktime, twelve inches in double time. Forward, Half Step, Halt and Mark Time may be executed one from the other in quick or double time.
To resume the full step from half step or mark time: Forward March.
Side Step
Being at halt or mark time: 1 Right (or left) Step, 2 March. Carry and plant the right foot twelve inches to the right; bring the left foot beside it and continue the movement in the cadence of quick time.
The side step is used for short distances only and is not executed in double time.
Back Step
Being at a halt or mark time: 1 Backward, 2 March. Take steps of twelve inches straight to the rear. The back step is used for short distances only and is not executed in double time.
To Halt
To arrest the march in quick or double time: 1 Squad (or if the full troop is drilling Company), 2 Halt.