The command is change step, MARCH. It may be given while marching or marking, quick or double time. The command of execution is given as the right foot strikes the deck.

1. While marching at quick or double time. On MARCH, take one more step, 30 or 36 inches, as appropriate, with your left foot. As your right foot comes forward in the next step, place the toe near your left heel and step out again with your left foot. This changes the cadence count, but not the rhythm.
2. While marking quick time. On MARCH, lift and lower the left foot twice in succession. The second time it touches the deck, raise the right foot and continue marking time.
3. While marking double time. On MARCH, hop twice on the left foot. Continue marking double time.