The 30-Inch Step, Double Time

To march in the cadence of 180 steps per minute with a 30-inch step, the command is Double time, MARCH. It may be commanded while at the halt or while marching at quick time with a 30-inch step.

When at the halt and the preparatory command Double time is given, shift the weight of the body to the right foot without noticeable movement. On the command of execution MARCH, raise the forearms to a horizontal position, with the fingers and thumbs closed, knuckles out, and simultaneously step off with the left foot. Continue to march with 30-inch steps at the cadence of double time. The arms swing naturally to the front and rear with the forearms kept horizontal. (When armed, soldiers will come to port arms on receiving the preparatory command of Double time.) Guides, when at sling arms, will double time with their weapons at sling arms upon receiving the directive GUIDE ON LINE.

When marching with a 30-inch step in the cadence of quick time, the command Double time, MARCH is given as either foot strikes the marching surface. On the command of execution MARCH, take one more 30-inch step at quick time, and step off with the trailing foot, double timing as previously described.

To resume marching with a 30-inch step at quick time, the command Quick time, MARCH is given as either foot strikes the marching surface. On the command of execution MARCH, take two more 30-inch steps at double time, lower the arms to the sides, and resume marching with a 30-inch step at quick time.