MIAMI NORTHWESTERN Stationary Movements and Marching Techniques

To assume this position, bring the heels together sharply on line, with the toes pointing out equally, forming an angle of 45 degrees. Rest the weight of the body evenly on the heels and balls of both feet.

• Attention

• Facing

• At Ease

• Perception

A two-count movement for turning to one side or the other.

• Face-up

• Turning

• Facing

• Parting

• Rest

"A position where you remain standing with your right foot in place; in certain situations, you may move or talk in this position unless otherwise directed."

• Comfort

• Halt

The rate of marching at 100 to 120 steps (12 or 24 inches in length) per minute.

• Quick Time

• Assignment Completed

• Double Time

• Steps

• Rest

Raise the right hand and bending your arm at the elbow, until the tip of your forefingers touches the lower part of your cover or forehead just above and to the right of your right eye. Fingers are extended and aligned with the thumb. With the elbow slightly in front of your body, your upper arm should be parallel with the deck or ground. The hand and wrist must be held in a straight line and the forearm should be at a 45-degree angle.

• Attention

• Returning the arm to its normal position at your side completes the salute. The motion is done in one sharp, clean motion.

• O Eyes left

• Hand salute

"A command to bring a moving formation to a standstill."

• Spam

• Halt

• Reef

• Steps

"A prescribed distance from one heel to the other heel of a marching soldier."

• O Stages

• Quick Time

• Steps

• Halt

"A command to relax the body while remaining silent in place and not assuming any particular position."

• At ease

• Parade rest

• Rest

• On edge

"A relaxed form of march without a set cadence to conserve troops' energy."

• Rest movements

• At ease

• Double time

• O Steps

"Fast marching pace of 180 steps per minute."

• Quick time

• Double time

• Parade rest

• O Steps

• Attention