o the left. Each of the companies in rear is
conducted by the most convenient route to the rear of the right of the
preceding company, thence to the right, parallel to and 1 pace in rear
of the new line; when opposite its place, it is formed in line to the
left, halted, and dressed to the left.

Being in column of companies: If marching, the captain of the leading
company gives the necessary commands to halt his company at the second
command; if at a halt, the leading company stands fast. At the first
command, the captain of each company in rear commands: _Squads right_,
or _Right by squads_, and after the second command conducts his
company by the most convenient route to its place in line, as
described above.

Whether executed from column of squads or column of companies, each
captain halts when opposite or at the point where the left of his
company is to rest.

_To Form Column of Companies Successively to the Right or Left._

278. Being in column of squads: 1. _Column of companies, first
company, squads right (left)_, 2. _MARCH_.

The leading company executes _squads right_ and moves forward. The
other companies move forward in column of squads and successively
march in line to the right on the same ground as the leading company
and in such manner that the guide covers the guide of the preceding
company.

_To Form Column of Squads Successively to the Right or Left._

279. Being in column of companies: 1. _Column of squads, first
company, squads right (left)_, 2. _MARCH_.

The leading company executes _squads right_ and moves forward. The
other companies move forward in column of companies and successively
march in column of squads to the right on the same ground as the
leading company.

_To Change Direction._

280. Being in column of companies or close column: 1. _Column right
(left)_, 2. _MARCH_.

The captain of the first company commands: _Right turn_.

The leading company turns to the right on moving pivot, the captain
adding: 1. _Forward_, 2. _MARCH_, upon its completion.

The other companies march squarely up to the turning point; each
changes direction by the same commands and means as the first and in
such manner that the guide covers the guide of the preceding company.

281. Being in line of companies or close line: 1. _Battalion right
(left)_, 2. _MARCH_, 3. _Battalion_, 4. _HALT_.

The right company changes direction to the right; the other companies
are conducted by the shortest l