• FORMATION(HANAY) • DEPTH(Lalim)

An arrangement of elements in line, in The space from head to rear of an

column, or in any prescribed manner. element or formation .(the depth of a
man is considered to be 12”)
• ELEMENTS
• FRONT(Harap)
An individual, squad, section, platoon,
company, or other unit which is part of The space occupied by an element or
a larger unit formation, measured from one flank to
the other.
• LINE FORMATION
*The front of a man is considered to be
A formation in which elements are
22”
abreast
• CENTER(Gitna)
• ALIGNMENT
The middle point or element of a
The dressing of several elements on a
command. In a platoon of three squads
straight line.
in line, the second squad from the right
• RANK is the center.

A line of Marines/Sailors or Vehicles • BASE

placed side by side
The element on which a movement is
• INTERVAL(Pagitan) regulated.

NORMAL INTERVAL: Normal interval • GUIDE(Gabay)

between individuals is one arm length
The individual (base) upon whom a
CLOSE INTERVAL: Horizontal distance formation, or other elements, thereof,
between shoulder and elbow when the regulates its march
left hand is placed on the left hip.
• POINT OF REST
• COLUMN FORMATION
The point toward which all elements of
A formation in which elements are a unit establish their dress or alignment.
placed one behind the other.
• HEAD(Unahan)
• FILE(Tudling)
The leading element of a column.
A single column of Marines/Sailors or
• MASS FORMATION
Vehicles one behind the other.
Elements in column at close interval
• DISTANCE(Layo)
and abreast at close interval.
The space between elements in the
• EXTENDED MASS FORMATION
direction of depth. (Your chest to their
back , “40”) A formation of a company or larger unit
which the major elements are in
• FLANK(Panig)
column at close or normal interval and
The right or left extremity of a unit abreast at specific interval greater than
either on line or in column. normal interval.
 C. At Ease

• PARADE SLING The command for this movement is

PALUWAG.
A sling which is as tight as possible,
running across the left side of the pistol D. Rest
grip.
command for this movement is
• PIECE PAHINGA.

An individual firearm such as a rifle, E. Fall Out

carbine, or automatic rifle
At the command TIWALAG, you may
• PACE leave the ranks but you are required to
remain in the immediate area.
The length of a full step at quick time.
TA – (abbreviated SANDATA) manual of
30” heel to heel
arms for rifles and pistols except for
• STEP(Hakbang) KALIS and TALIBONG, which fall under
general rule.
The distance measured from heel to
heel between the feet of a man KAD – (abbreviated LAKAD) from at
walking. rest to motion and all subsequent
commands in motion, e.g.: PASULONG,
Quick time ----------------------30” KAD.
Double time --------------------36”  SUPPLEMENTARY COMMAND:
Side step ------------------------12”

Back step & half step --------15 may be a preparatory command, a

portion of a pre-command, or a two-
• CADENCE part command.
The uniform rhythm by which a  COMBINED COMMAND:
movement is executed or the number
of steps or counts per minute of which When the preparatory command and
movement is executed. the command of execution are
combined
SLOW TIME 60/min
 COMMANDS TO SUBORDINATE
QUICK TIME 120/min LEADERS:
DOUBLE TIME 180/min A command given to the subordinate
A. Parade Rest leader and they in turn will give the
command to be executed.
Silent and immobility is required
AS YOU WERE: Cancels a movement or
B. Stand at Ease order not completed.
The command for this movement is COUNTING ELEMENTS: Numbered
TINDIG PALUWAG. from right to left and front to rear.

DRILLING WHILE ARMED: Rifle at right

shoulder arms, sword at carry, and
pistol in the holster.
- POSITION OF UNIT COMMANDER: The
position of the unit commander while
marching his unit is in the rear 1/3 of
the unit.

- If unarmed - Dismissed

- If armed, you must give:

Inspection Arms

Port arms

Order Arms

Dismissed