23. Turning when on the march.
| Right—Turn. | 1. Turning to the right, and back into squad.—On the word Turn, which should be given as the left foot is coming to the ground, each soldier will turn in the named direction, and move on at once, without checking his pace. |
| Left—Turn. | On the word Turn, which should be given as the right foot is coming to the ground, each soldier will turn again to the left, and move on without checking his pace. |
2. A soldier will always turn to the right on the left foot; and to the left on the right foot. If the word Turn is not given as the proper foot is coming to the ground, the soldier will move on one pace and then turn.
3. Making a half turn to the right, or left.—Recruits will also be practised in making a half turn to the right or left on the words Right or Left—Incline, and then moving on (without checking their pace) in a diagonal direction, taking up fresh points, at once, to march on, and turning in the original direction on the word Left or Right—Incline.
4. Turning about.—On the command About turn, recruits will also be taught to turn about, which must be done by each man on his own ground, in three paces, without losing the time. Having completed the turn about, the soldier will at once move forward, the fourth pace being a full pace of 30 inches.
Squad drill, in single rank.
24. Formation of the squad in single rank.
At this stage of the instruction a few recruits will be formed in single rank, each man being allowed a space of 30 inches. The accuracy of the spacing should be frequently tested by the instructor.
| Number. | The squad will then be ordered to number from the right. |
| Odd Numbers, Two Paces Forward,—March. | When a squad in single rank is required to drill with intervals, the instructor will direct the odd numbers to take two paces forward. |
| Reform Single Rank—March. | To re-form single rank the odd numbers will step back two paces, when the squad will correct the dressing from the right or left. |
25. Dressing when halted.