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.
- While marching at quick time. Take one more step after HALT. Bring the rear
heel forward against the other.
- 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.
- 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.
- When marking time. Take one more step after the command HALT. Bring your
heels together.
- When doing back step. Take one more back step after HALT. Bring the forward
heel back against the other.
