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To Face the Right (Left) in Marching
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By JoeNavy Staff
Published on 05/10/2007
 
This is an important part of the following movements: column right (left), by the right (left) flank, close, take interval, and extend.
To Face the Right (Left) in Marching

1. This is an important part of the following movements: column right (left), by the right (left) flank, close, take interval, and extend. For instructional purposes, the command is “By The Right (Left) Flank, MARCH.”

 

2. From a Halt, on the Command “MARCH”

 

a. For right flank, turn 90 degrees to the right by pivoting on the ball of the right foot and (using a cross over step) stepping of with the left foot 30 inches in the new direction of march.

b. For left flank, turn 90 degrees to the left by pivoting on the ball of the right foot and stepping off 30 inches with the left foot in the new direction of march.

 

3. While marching, the command of execution is given as the foot of the desired direction of movement strikes the deck.

 

a. On “MARCH,” without losing cadence, take one more step in the original direction.

b. Pivot to the right (left) and step off in the new direction. If commanded and executed properly, the pivot will be on the foot away from the desired direction of movement, and the first step in the new direction will be with the other foot. The pivot and step are done together in one count. When marching to the flank the only other movement that can be given is a flanking movement in the opposite direction that will bring the individual or unit back to the original

front.

Article Reference:
MCO P5060.20