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[mrbsox]

jeremy,

Do you mean "ROUTE STEP" March ??

I earlier stabbed 2, I'll go with 3 now that 'Right Step' has been refreshed to this old memory.

I'm thinking (from the halt)
"By the Left Flank" , and
"To the Rear" !!

[enviro]

The Marine Corps Drill Manual says there is only one. Right Step, MARCH.

However, some will be required to step off with their right foot with Close, MARCH.

Actually on "By the Left Flank" , and "To the Rear" you would step off with your left foot one step and then execute the movement.

Route Step, MARCH should not be given from the halt. And if it is mistakenly given, you would step off with your left foot.

If memory serves me correctly, a few Marines will also execute the movement with the right foot when the command “Column of Platoons in Line, Leading Platoon by the Right Flank, MARCH.” is given.

[cjwright90]

So Booyah gets 1/2 a cookie?

[mrbsox]

Make sure I'm straight on this...

From the HALT, the Command is; 'By the Left Flank, March'

Step off with the LEFT foot. You MUST take an extra step in order to pivot on the ball of the RIGHT foot, to execute.

I thought EXTRA steps were taboo ??

The 'Prepertory' (sp?) command can be given at any point of C.O.D. but the 'Command of Execution' MUST be given on the foot which will allow 1 step before execution of the manuver.

But... it's been a LONG TIME since any C.O.D.
Yep, a Lance Coolie used to get pulled out to do it.

Had the Lt. scratching his head that I knew what I was doing, and Gunny would just laugh

[enviro]

I apologize, I jumped the gun when including a left flank in my answer. In TO THE REAR you would take a step forward and then execute.

In BY THE RIGHT FLANK, assume you are halted at attention and you receive the command, For instructional purposes, By the RIGHT FLANK, MARCH. On the preparatory command BY THE RIGHT FLANK shift the weight of your body to the right leg without noticeable movement. On the command of execution MARCH, face 90 degrees to the right by pivoting on the ball of the right foot, at the same time taking a 30-inch step in the new direction with the left foot. The arms will began their natural swing, but will not be allowed to swing away from the body. You will continue to march in the new direction at a quick time cadence until given another command.

In BY THE LEFT FLANK, assume you are halted at attention and you receive the command, For instructional purposes, BY THE LEFT FLANK, MARCH. On the preparatory command BY THE LEFT FLANK shift the weight of your body to the right leg without noticeable movement. On the command of execution MARCH, face 90 degrees to the left by pivoting on the ball of the right foot, at the same time taking a 30-inch step in the new direction with the left foot (Step). The arms begin their natural swing but will not be allowed to swing away from the body. You will continue to march in the new direction at a quick time cadence until given another command.

[mdavis]

no such animal Jeremy.

[mrbsox]

Sounds like you've got the book out 'enviro' !!

I said it's been a long time, and some of that sounds famalier. Thanks for the refresher course.

Terry

[naclyknine]

Outstanding. Well done Marines. Clearly we have some stellar NCOs and future NCOs on this lash up. Makes an old guy proud.

Sempers

[Lake0300]

OLD GUY? What do you think they are? Enviro, bsox, cjwright.. man they're older then dirt!!!! When they were my age, the rifle range consisted of a shovel stuck in the ground about 20 meters out, with sling shots and large stones.

-Lake

[HardJedi]

Meters? Does the Marine Corps use meters now? I thought we had alway's used Yards?

Come on now Lake, thought a hard charger like you would know that!

( maybe things have changed in the last few years though)

[enviro]

Meters / Yards - It's pretty confusing.

No one can make their mind up. I'm guessing because 1 meter = 1.0936133 yards. Not much to make a difference to some people. I personally always used yards on the rifle range.

However on the 500 meter line = Yards: 546.806649

On the 500 yard line = Meters: 457.2

The M16 Specs are describe as:

Primary function: Infantry weapon
Manufacturer: Colt Manufacturing and Fabrique Nationale Manufacturing Inc.
Length: 39.63 inches (100.66 centimeters)
Weight, with 30 round magazine: 8.79 pounds (3.99 kilograms)
Bore diameter: 5.56mm (.233 inches)
Maximum range :3,600 meters Maximum effective range:
Area target: 2,624.8 feet (800 meters )
Point target: 1,804.5 feet (550 meters )
Muzzle velocity: 2,800 feet (853 meters) per second
Rate of fire:
Cyclic: 800 rounds per minute
Sustained: 12-15 rounds per minute
Semiautomatic: 45 rounds per minute
Burst: 90 rounds per minute
Magazine capacity: 30 rounds
Unit Replacement Cost: $586

And Poolees, you may want to remember some of this information. Expect to be asked during the Battalion CO's inspection. You'll need to remember the measurements in meters. God save your soul if you can't answer......

The New M-16A4



The old M-16A2

[HardJedi]

WHAT? does EVERYONE get one of them big ass scopes now?

[Lake0300]

scope?! thought it was a flashlight...

-Lake

[enviro]

Nah, the same equipment was available for the A2 - I only used it once in MCT.

[cjwright90]

OLD GUY? What do you think they are? Enviro, bsox, cjwright.. man they're older then dirt!!!! When they were my age, the rifle range consisted of a shovel stuck in the ground about 20 meters out, with sling shots and large stones.

Lake, funny you should state about slings shots. You are so ugly your momma used to put you in a corner and feed you with a slingshot!

Older than dirt? Just because I have socks older than you and have farts that last longer than you have been alive does not make me old!