RIGHT TURN
Drum major:
Perform the RIGHT TURN as it is described in the Manual of the Mace. When the first band
member in the right file reaches the pivot point, perform the PREPARATORY SIGNAL, followed
by the SIGNAL OF EXECUTION.
MARCH FORWARD until you are even with the first band member in the right file, then continue
forward the appropriate number of steps and MARK TIME.
When all band members have turned and aligned themselves, signal a FORWARD MARCH.
Right File:
If you are the first person in the file, take the following actions when the drum major performs the
SIGNAL OF EXECUTION. Take one step and TURN RIGHT. MARCH FORWARD two
steps for each rank in the band, then MARK TIME. When the drum major signals FORWARD
MARCH, STEP OFF at a full step.
If you are not the first person in the file, TURN RIGHT two steps after the person in front of you
turns. Turn where the first file member turns. MARCH FORWARD two steps for each rank in the
band, minus two steps for each rank in front of you. If you are in the fifth rank of a band with seven
ranks, march forward six steps (14 minus 8). MARK TIME. When the drum major signals
FORWARD MARCH, STEP OFF at a full step.
Other Files:
If you are the first person in the file, take the following actions. TURN RIGHT two steps after the
person to your right turns. MARCH FORWARD until you are aligned with your rank, then
MARK TIME. When the drum major signals FORWARD MARCH, STEP OFF at a full step.
If you are not the first person in the file, TURN RIGHT two steps after the person in front of you
turns. MARCH FORWARD until you are aligned with your rank, then MARK TIME. When the
drum major signals FORWARD MARCH, STEP OFF at a full step.
Band Commander:
When the drum major performs the SIGNAL OF EXECUTION, MARCH TWO STEPS
BACKWARD and TURN RIGHT. (Pivot on your right foot.) MARCH FORWARD TWO
STEPS for each rank in the band minus two steps, then MARK TIME.
Band Senior Sergeant:
TURN RIGHT two steps after the person to your right turns. MARCH FORWARD until you are
aligned with the first rank, then MARK TIME.
When the drum major signals FORWARD MARCH, STEP OFF at a full step.
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