Facing Movements


Facings are executed in the cadence of quick time. While facing, your arms should not swing out from your sides, but remain at the position of ATTENTION.

  • Right, FACE is a two-count movement.
    1. At the command, FACE, raise your left heel and right toe slightly. Turn to the right on your right heel and left toe. Keep your left leg straight but not stiff.
    2. Place the left foot smartly beside the right and stand at ATTENTION.
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  • Left, FACE is a two-count movement.
    1. At the command, FACE, raise your right heel and right toe slightly. Turn to the left on your left heel and right toe. Keep your right leg straight but not stiff.
    2. Place the right foot smartly beside the left and stand at ATTENTION.
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  • About, FACE is a two-count movement.
    1. At the command "about," shift your weight to your left leg without notice- able movement.
    2. At the command "FACE," place your right toe half a foot's length behind and slightly to the left of your heel. Do not change the position of your left foot. Keep your right leg straight but not stiff. Rest most of your weight on the left heel. Turn smartly to the right until facing rear. The turn is made on the left heel and ball of the right foot. Your feet will be at attention when the turn is completed if your right toe was placed properly in the beginning.