About Face

1. Squad. 2. ABOUT-FACE.

98. (First time.) At the word about, the recruit will turn on the left heel, bring the left toe to the front, carry the right foot to the rear, the hollow (arch) opposite to, and full three inches from, the left heel, the feet square to each other.

99. (Second time.) At the word face, the recruit will turn on both heels, raise the toes a little, extend the hams, face to the rear, bringing, at the same time, the right heel by the side of the left.

100. The instructor will take care that these motions do not derange the position of the body.

Take Notice to the Underlined Sections!
  • This is different from how we have been performing this maneuver.
  • Notice that the Command is not “Right-About Face” it is instead “About-Face.” It is implied, by the maneuver that, you turn to the right.
  • Second, Notice that on “About” you will “T” your feet.
  • Third, You will turn on your heels at the command “Face”, not on the toe of your right foot.

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