5-29 SNAP: In drill, snap is the immediate and smart execution of a movement. In commands or signals, quality inspires immediate response. COMMANDS: The two basic types of commands are the preparatory command, such as Forward, which indicates the type of movement to be made, and the command of execution, such as MARCH, which causes the   desired   movement   to   be   made.   For   clarity, preparatory commands are printed in bold and the first letter is capitalized (Forward); commands of execution are   printed   in   capital   letters   (MARCH).   Some commands  are  a  combination  of  both  preparatory commands and commands of execution, such as FALL IN,   AT   EASE,   and   REST,   but   are   considered commands of execution. They are printed in bold, capital letters. AS   YOU   WERE:   This   command   cancels   a movement or order that was started but not completed. At this command, troops resume their former position. INDIVIDUAL MOVEMENTS With the exception of  right  step,  all  steps  and marches starting from a halt begin with the left foot. Normally, commands are given in the cadence of quick time. When the direction of the march is to be changed, both the preparatory command and the command of execution are given as the foot in the direction of the turn strikes the ground. For example, the commands Column Right, MARCH. The movement is to the right; therefore, the word Right is spoken as your right foot strikes the ground. An interval of silence follows as you take your next step, and the command MARCH is given as your right foot again strikes the ground. Normally,  only  one  step  is  taken  between  the preparatory and execution commands. However, in the early phases of recruit training and at other times as necessary,  the  interval  between  commands  may  be greater to allow the troops more time to think about their actions. With large bodies of troops, the intervals must be longer to allow subordinate commanders to repeat the preparatory commands or to give  other  preparatory commands as necessary. QUICK TIME: To march forward in quick time, start from a halt and give the commands Forward, MARCH. At the command Forward, shift the weight of the body to the right leg without noticeable movement. At the command MARCH, step off smartly with the left foot and continue the march with 30-inch steps. Swing the arms easily in natural arcs about 6 inches straight to the front and 3 inches to the rear of the body. DOUBLE TIME: To march in double time, begin at a halt or in march in quick time and give the commands Double Time, MARCH. If beginning from a halt, at the command MARCH, raise the forearms, fingers closed and knuckles out, to a horizontal position along the waistline. Take up an easy run with the step and cadence of double time (36-inch steps at 180 steps per minute), allowing the arms to make a natural swinging motion across the front of the body. If starting in quick time, be sure  to  keep  the  forearms  horizontal;  and  at  the command MARCH, given as either foot strikes the ground, take one more step in quick time and then step off in double time. To resume quick time from double time, give the commands Quick Time, MARCH. At the command MARCH, given as either foot strikes the ground, advance and plant the foot in double time; resume the quick time, dropping the hands to the sides. SIDE   STEP:   The   commands   are   Side   Step, MARCH. At the command MARCH, place your right foot 12 inches to the right. Then place your left foot beside the right. Continue in the cadence of quick time. Stand as straight as you can without stiffness. The movement also may be made to the left. HALF  STEP:  The  commands  are  Half  Step, MARCH. At the command MARCH, take steps of 15 inches instead of the normal 30 inches. Half step is executed in quick time only. To resume the full step from half step, give the commands Forward, MARCH. BACK  STEP:  The  commands  are  Backward, MARCH. At the command MARCH, take steps of 15 inches straight to the rear. The back step is executed in quick time only. TO  CHANGE  STEPS:  Change  steps  may  be executed without orders by an individual to get in step with the rest of the unit. An entire unit may be ordered to change  step  to  get  in  step  with  another  unit.  The commands are Change Step, MARCH. At the command MARCH,  given  as  either  foot  strikes  the  ground, advance and plant the other foot. For example, plant the left foot, then plant the toe of the right foot near the heel of the left foot, and step off with the left foot.