1-10.
To reassemble the formation, the physical training leader commands, “ASSEMBLE TO THE RIGHT, MARCH.”
All Soldiers double-time to their original positions in the formation (see figure 1-1).
COMPANY IN LINE WITH PLATOONS IN COLUMN
1-11.
The physical training leader positions a company-size unit in the extended rectangular formation from a company in line with platoons in column.
He or she then adjusts the base platoon so that the company will be centered and five paces away from the physical training platform or leader after the company has assumed the rectangular formation.
Refer to figure 1-3
The physical training leader gives the commands specified in paragraph 1-15 to extend the formation (see figure 1-4).
1-12.
To reassemble the formation, the physical training leader commands, “ASSEMBLE TO THE RIGHT, MARCH.”
All Soldiers double-time to their original positions in the formation (see figure 1-3).
COMPANY FORMATION EN MASSE
1-13.
The physical training leader positions a company-size unit in a rectangular formation.
He or she first adjusts the base platoon so that the company will be centered and five paces away from the physical training platform or leader after the company has assumed the rectangular formation.
Refer to figure 1-5.
The physical training leader gives the commands specified in paragraph 1-10 to extend the formation (see figure 1-6).
1-14.
To reassemble the formation, the physical training leader commands, “ASSEMBLE TO THE RIGHT, MARCH.”
All Soldiers double-time to their original positions in the formation (see figure 1-5).
PLATOON EXTENDED RECTANGULAR FORMATION,COVERED
1-15.
References: figure 1-7; figure 1-8
The formation for Military Movement Drill (known as MMD) and Guerrilla Drill (known as GD) is a platoon extended rectangular formation, covered.
The physical training leader positions the platoon in a line formation so the unit will be centered and five paces away from the physical training platform or leader after it assumes the extended rectangular formation (see figure 1-7).
The physical training leader gives the following commands to extend the platoon formation covered (see figure 1-8):
● “EXTEND TO THE LEFT, MARCH.”
Soldiers in the right flank file stand fast with their left arms extended sideward with palms down, fingers and thumbs extended and joined.
All other Soldiers turn to the left and double-time forward.
After taking the sufficient number of steps, all Soldiers face the front and extend both arms sideward with palms down, fingers and thumbs extended and joined.
The distance between fingertips is about 12 inches and dress is to the right.
● “ARMS DOWNWARD, MOVE.”
The Soldiers lower their arms smartly to their sides.
Soldiers in the right flank file lower their left arms to their sides.
● “LEFT, FACE.”
Soldiers execute the left face.
● “EXTEND TO THE LEFT, MARCH.”
Soldiers in the right flank file stand fast with their left arms extended sideward with palms down, fingers and thumbs extended and joined.
All other Soldiers turn to the left and double-time forward.
After taking the sufficient number of steps, all Soldiers face the front and extend both arms sideward with palms down, fingers and thumbs extended and joined.
The distance between fingertips is about 12 inches and dress is to the right.
● “ARMS DOWNWARD, MOVE.”
Soldiers lower their arms smartly to their sides.
Soldiers in the right flank file lower their left arms to their sides.
● “RIGHT, FACE.”
Soldiers execute the right face.
1-16.
To reassemble the formation, the physical training leader commands, “ASSEMBLE TO THE RIGHT, MARCH.”
All Soldiers double-time to their original positions in the formation (see figure 1-7).