2 or more cadets aligned shoulder to shoulder

Members or units are aligned abreast

Members or units organized into file or files

Platoons at close interval in columns to form 6 or more files in a company or larger formation

One arm measured shoulder to shoulder

4" inches measured shoulder to shoulder

40" inches measured back to chest between ranks

70' inches measured back to chest between ranks

Number of steps per minute

120 - 30 inch steps per minute

180 - 36 inch steps per minute

15 inch step measured from heal to toe

15 inch step backward

12 inch step to the side measured between heals

90 degree pivot to the right or left while marching

45 degree pivot to the right or left while marching

180 degree pivot to the rear while marching

Right foot remains in place, no talking allowed

Right foot remains in place, talking allowed

Break ranks and go to the area designated by the leader