Close column is not extended in double time. (See author's note, [par. 320].) (284)
[322]. Being in close column: 1. Right (left) front into line, 2. MARCH. Executed as from column of companies, as explained in [par. 314]. (285)
[323]. Being in close column: 1. Column of squads, first (fourth) company, squads right (left), 2. MARCH.
The designated company marches in column of squads to the right. Each of the other companies executes the same movement in time to follow the preceding company in column. (286)
[324]. Being in close line: 1. Column of squads, first (fourth) company, forward, 2. MARCH.
The designated company moves forward. The other companies (halting if in march) successively take up the march and follow in column. (287)
Route Step and at Ease
[325]. The battalion marches in route step and at ease as prescribed in the School of the Company. (See [par. 233].) When marching in column of companies or platoons, the guides maintain the trace and distance.
In route marches the major marches at the head of the column; when necessary, the file closers may be directed to march at the head and rear of their companies. (288)