Foot Drill
Savdhan (Attention).
- Heels together and in line, feet turned out equally forming an angle of 30 degrees, knees straight without stiffness, hips level and drawn back slightly, body erect and resting equally on hips, chest lifted and arched shoulders square, falling equally and neck filling the collar.
- Arms hanging straight down without stiffness so that the thumbs are immediately behind the seams of the trouser, back of the hand outwards, hands closed (not clenched) and thumbs straight to the front.
- Head erect and square to the front, chin vertical and eyes straight to the front.
- Weight of the body resting equally on the heels and the toe of the feet.
- In assuming the position of Savdhan, bring heels together with extreme sharpness by lifting the left foot six inches from the ground and placing it flat and very firm besides the right, avoid stamping of foot.
- All drill movements commence after getting into Savdhan position also when speaking to or being addressed by a superior officer a cadet will stand in Savdhan.
- Adopting the position of ‘Savdhan’ is a basic movement of drill. Therefore, the term ‘place the foot flat and firm on the ground’ must not be mistaken for stamping. Vishram (Stand at Ease)
Vishram (Stand at Ease)
Carry left foot 12 inches to the left ; place the weight of the body on both feet. While doing the movement raise the foot 6 inches from the ground. Simultaneously both the hands will be taken behind the back, through shortest route, the right hand over the left with open palms facing out-words, thumbs interlocked. Aram Se (Stand Easy)
Aram Se (Stand Easy).
Without moving the feet, relax the limbs, body and head. Talking, turning the head, slouching and using a handkerchief is not permitted. On the cautionary word of command ‘Squad’, assume correct position of stand-at-ease by an upward snappy jerk of the body.
Dahine Mur (Right Turn)
Turning both knees straight, turn 90 degrees right on the right heel and left toe, raising the right toe and left heel in doing so keep weight of the body on the right foot. Bring the left foot into the right by lifting the foot 6 inches clear of the ground. In all turns, keep the weight of the body on the forward foot.
Pichhe Mur (About Turn).
Turn 180 degrees, bracing the legs and maintaining the balance by locking the thighs together. The about turn is always made right about.