How do they know the distance so they all line up.
An arms length. We used to be sorted be height and you put your arm out and shuffle in until just touching with your finger tips. Then arms down and you are at attention and in formation.
What distances do soldiers stand apart at
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ShieldsUp@startrek.website 22 hours ago
UnrefinedChihuahua@lemmy.dbzer0.com 21 hours ago
A command is given for a right- or left-dress depending on how the commander wants the parade oriented.
ohshit604@sh.itjust.works 11 hours ago
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grasshopper_mouse@lemmy.world 12 hours ago
This video is old, but this is how it’s done: Dress Right, Dress
supamanc@lemmy.world 14 hours ago
At ‘half arm intervals’ you raise your right arm, fist clenched and adjust your position until your thumb is on the nex guys spine.
neidu3@sh.itjust.works 20 hours ago
Usually at arms length. Put your arms up horizontally with fist closed, and you should barely be able to skim the ones next to you or in front.
The only exceptions were some special drill formations ns which was almost shoulder to shoulder.