Stationary Movements
This is the position where heels are together, feet at 45-degree angle, hands at sides, eyes straight ahead.
Position of Attention
While marching, this command makes the formation turn 180 degrees without halting.
To the rear, March
Command to start forward movement at quick time.
Forward, March
Space between individuals side-by-side (normal).
Arm's length / one arm's length interval
The 5th command in the 30-step sequence
Present, Arms
Command given to bring a formation together; requires sizing and count off.
Fall In
Command to switch stepping foot while marching to stay in step
Change Step, March
To stop marching
Flight, Halt
Distance from chest to back of person in front (in formation).
40 inches
After Close Ranks, this command is given before Parade Rest
Present, Arms
From attention, this command has cadets drop hands to small of back, feet apart
Parade Rest
This turns the entire formation 90 degrees right while marching.
Right Flank, March
Rate of marching in quick time per AF standards.
100 to 120 steps per minute
Marching in place at quick time cadence.
Mark Time, MARCH
On which step does the commander salute the evaluator?
Eyes, Right
This movement aligns the flight side-by-side with proper interval.
Dress Right Dress
Similar to flank but turns left 90 degrees.
Left Flank, March
Length of a full pace in quick time
24 inches
AFJROTC governing manual for drill and ceremonies.
AFMAN 36-2203
The first 10 commands are all this type of movement
Stationary
In AFJROTC, there are typically this many primary stationary drill movements taught early on.
5
This sideward movement keeps the formation facing forward but moves laterally.
Right Step, March (or Left Step)
In the 30-step sequence, this command often follows column movements for alignment.
Eyes Right / Ready, FRONT
This famous AFJROTC routine includes stationary, basic transitory, and advanced transitory drill.
30-Step Drill Sequence / 30-Count Sequence
This is the only side-step command in the sequence
Right Step, MARCH