The command of execution is given on the same foot as the preparatory command.

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The command of execution is given on the same foot as the preparatory command.

In drill, movements are guided by two parts: the preparatory command and the command of execution. The preparatory cue tells you what to do, and the command of execution signals you to carry it out. The execution command is issued to trigger the move using the same foot you’re aligned with when you’re prepared, so you start the action with that foot and pick up the cadence together with the rest of the formation. For instance, when moving forward from attention, you hear the preparatory command, and on the execution command you step off with the leading foot and continue in cadence. This timing keeps everyone synchronized, so the statement is true.

In drill, movements are guided by two parts: the preparatory command and the command of execution. The preparatory cue tells you what to do, and the command of execution signals you to carry it out. The execution command is issued to trigger the move using the same foot you’re aligned with when you’re prepared, so you start the action with that foot and pick up the cadence together with the rest of the formation. For instance, when moving forward from attention, you hear the preparatory command, and on the execution command you step off with the leading foot and continue in cadence. This timing keeps everyone synchronized, so the statement is true.

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