Mark Time, March.—Given as either foot strikes the ground. To resume full step, Forward, March.
Half Step, March.—All steps and marchings executed from a halt, except Right Step, begin with left foot.
Right Step, March. Backward, March.—Executed in quick time only and at trail, without command. 15 inch Step.
Squad, Halt.—Given as either foot strikes the ground.
By The Right Flank, March.—Step off with right foot.
To The Rear, March.—Given as right foot strikes the ground. If marching in double time, turn to the rightabout taking 4 steps, in place, in cadence, and step off with left foot.
Change Step, March.—Being in march; given as either foot strikes the ground.
Manual of Arms.
Purpose.—To make the man so accustomed to the rifle that he handles it without a thought.
Eight rules govern the carrying of the piece. See paragraph 75, Infantry Drill Regulations.