extended rectangular formation how to do ?

Answer 1

"A. Extended Rectangular Formation.

(1) The extended rectangular formation is the traditional formation for most physical training activities. The instructor positions a platoon in line formation; the platoon is centered on the instructor and five paces away. A company assumes the extended rectangular formation from a company in line. Platoons in column the instructor adjusts the base platoon so that the company is centered when extended. The extension can also be executed from a company mass without an interval between platoons.

(2) Extend to the left, MARCH. Soldiers in the right flank file stand fast with their arms extended to the sides at shoulder level. All other soldiers turn to the left and double-time forward. After taking a sufficient number of steps. All soldiers face the front; each has both arms extended to the sides at shoulder level. The distance between fingertips is about 12 inches and dress is right.

(3) Arms downward, MOVE. The soldiers lower their arm smartly to their sides.

(4) Left, FACE. Soldiers execute the left-face movement.

(5) Extend to the left, MARCH. Solders in the right flank file stand fast with their arms

extended to the sides. All other soldiers turn to the left and double-time forward. Spacing is the same as above and dress is right.

(6) Arms downward. MOVE. Soldiers lower their arms smartly to their sides.

(7) Right, FACE soldiers execute the right-face movement.

(8) From front to rear, COUNT OFF. The leading soldier in each column turns head to the right rear. Calls off, "one", and faces the front. Successive soldiers in each column call off in turn "two,’ "three," "four," and so on. The last soldier in each column will not turn the head and eyes to the right while sounding off

(9) Even numbers to the left, UNCOVER. All even-numbered soldiers jump to the left

squarely in the center of the interval, bringing their feet together. The unit is now ready for stretching and warm-up exercises.

(10) Assemble to the right, MARCH. All soldiers double-time to their original positions in column or line formation." ---

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Answer 2

Commands "Fall in! Extend to the left, march. Left Face! Extend to the left march. Right Face! From front to rear count off. Even numbers to the left uncover."

And there you have it. Extended rectangualr formation!

REVISED: From the Drill Sergeant's Module Book March 2005:

On the command of execution MARCH, of Extend to the left, MARCH. All right flank Soldiers will stand fast and extend their left arms at shoulder level, elbows locked, fingers and thumbs extended and joined, palms facing down. The Soldiers in the left flank raise their right arms only, All other Soldiers raise both arms and simultaneously face to the left and double-time, taking a sufficient number of steps to ensure there is about 12 inches between each Soldier. The Soldiers then stop and face to the front, dressing is to the right and cover is to the front. The remainder of the body is in the position of attention.

Answer 3

Dave and Mark both provided OUTSTANDING answers as usual,BUT they left out the most fun part-YELLING AND SOUNDING OFF when you move left and pushing your buddy down on the COLD WET GROUND!-lol