To Mark Time
[112]. 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 2 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. (65)
The Half Step
[113]. 1. Half step, 2. MARCH.
Take steps of 15 inches in quick time, 18 inches in double time. (66)
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: 1. Forward, 2. MARCH. (67)