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"The Plattsburg Manual A Handbook for Military Training"


[Illustration: Change direction]
Change direction or Column right (left), MARCH. The hand on the side
toward which the change of direction is to be made is carried across the
body to the opposite shoulder, forearm horizontal; then swing in a
horizontal plane, arm extended, pointing in the new direction.
[Illustration: As Skirmishers]
As skirmishers, MARCH. Raise both arms laterally until horizontal.
[Illustration: As Skirmishers Guide Center]
As skirmishers, guide center, MARCH. Raise both arms laterally until
horizontal; swing both simultaneously upward until vertical, and return
to the horizontal; repeat several times.
[Illustration: As Skirmishers Guide right]
As skirmishers, guide right (left), MARCH. Raise both arms laterally
until horizontal; hold the arm on the side of the guide steadily in the
horizontal position; swing the other upward until vertical, and return
it to the horizontal; repeat several times.
[Illustration: Assemble]
Assemble, MARCH. Raise the arm vertically to its full extent and
describe horizontal circles.


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