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. MARCHING AT EASE: The commands are AT EASE, MARCH. When marching at ease, you must march in orderly ranks in silence, but you need not keep step or march at attention. MARCHING IN ROUTE STEP: The commands are Route Step, MARCH. Marching is the same as when marching at ease, except that you need not maintain silence. (Route is pronounced to rhyme with “out.”) To resume marching in quick time from route step or at ease, give the command ATTENTION. At the command, troops come to attention and pick up the step (in step and in cadence). MARCHING  IN  PLACE,  QUICK  TIME:  To march in place at quick time, give the commands Mark Time, MARCH. The commands may be given from a 8-25