Halt


The command is squad (platoon, company, detail), HALT. It is a two-count movement from quick time and three counts from double time. For quick time, double time, mark time, or back step, the command of execution may be given as either foot strikes the deck.

  1. While marching at quick time. Take one more step after HALT. Bring the rear heel forward against the other.
  2. While marching at double time. Take one more double time step after HALT. Take another step at quick time. Bring heel forward against the other.
  3. When doing side step. The command squad (platoon, company, detail) is given when heels are together. Take one more step after HALT. Bring your heels together.
  4. When marking time. Take one more step after the command HALT. Bring your heels together.
  5. When doing back step. Take one more back step after HALT. Bring the forward heel back against the other.