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d in double time.= In successive movements executed in double time the leading or =base= unit marches in =quick time= when not otherwise prescribed; the other units march in =double time= to their places in the formation ordered and then conform to the gait of the leading or base unit. If marching in double time, the command =double time= is omitted. The leading or base unit marches in =quick time=; the other units continue at double time to their places in the formation ordered and then conform to the gait of the leading or base unit. (12) =62. To hasten execution of movement begun in quick time.= To hasten the execution of a movement begun in quick time, the command: =1. Double time, 2. MARCH=, is given. The leading or base unit continues to march in quick time, or remains at halt, if already halted; the other units complete the execution of the movement in double time and then conform to the gait of the leading or base unit. (13) =63. To stay execution of movement when marching, for correction of errors.= To stay the execution of a movement when marching, for the correction of errors, the command: =1. In place, 2. HALT=, is given. All halt and stand fast without changing the position of the pieces. To resume the movement the command: =1. Resume, 2. MARCH=, is given. (14) =64. To revoke preparatory command or begin anew movement improperly begun.= To revoke a preparatory command, or, being at a halt, to begin anew a movement improperly begun, the command, =AS YOU WERE=, is given, at which the movement ceases and the former position is resumed. (15) =65. Guide.= Unless otherwise announced, the guide of a company or subdivision of a company in line is =right=; of a battalion in line or line of subdivisions or of a deployed line, =center=; of a rank in column of squads, toward the side of the guide of the company. To march with guide other than as prescribed above, or to change the guide: =Guide (right, left, or center).= In successive formations into line, the guide is toward the point of rest; in platoons or larger subdivisions it is so announced. The announcement of the guide, when given in connection with a movement follows the command of execution for that. Exception: =1. As skirmishers, guide right (left or center), 2. MARCH.= (16) =66. Turn on fixed and moving pivots.= The turn on the fixed pivot by subdivisions is used in all formations from line into column and the reverse. The turn on the =
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