The Drill Pad
Marine/Navy Drill

Facing Movements

Purpose of the movement: To face the unit to the right, left or about
Number of counts involved in its execution: Two counts
When the movement may be executed: Halted at attention
Commands to cause the movement to be executed: RIGHT FACE, LEFT FACE, ABOUT FACE

Right Face.
Assume you are halted at attention and you receive the command, RIGHT, FACE. At the command of execution FACE and for the count of one, slightly lift the toe of the right foot and the heel of the left foot, facing 90 degrees to the right by pivoting on the right heel, assisted by a slight pressure from the left toe (ONE). Hold the left leg straight without stiffness with the thumbs along the seams of the trousers. For the count of two, smartly bring the left heel against the right heel, assuming the position of attention (TWO). You will remain in this position until given another command.


Left Face.
Assume you are halted at attention and you receive the command, LEFT, FACE. At the command of execution FACE and for the count of one, slightly lift the toe of the left foot and the heel of the right foot, facing 90 degrees to the left by pivoting on the left heel, assisted by a slight pressure from the right toe (ONE). Hold the right leg straight without stiffness with the thumbs along the seams of the trousers. For the count of two, smartly bring the right heel against the left heel, assuming the position of attention (TWO). You will remain in this position until given another command.


About Face.
Assume you are halted at attention and you receive the command, ABOUT, FACE. On the preparatory command About, shift the weight of your body to the left leg without noticeable movement. On the command of execution FACE, and for the count of one, place the ball of the right foot in a position touching the deck, one half of your foot's length to the rear and slightly to the left of your left heel (ONE). The right leg remains straight without stiffness. Most of the body weight rests on the left heel. The thumbs remain along the seams of the trousers. For the count of two, face to the rear by turning 180 degrees to the right about. Pivot on the left heel and the ball of the right foot, assuming the position of attention (TWO). If properly executed, the heels will be on line and touching when the movement is completed. You will remain in this position until given another command.

Individual Drill