Foot to the Right and straighten again their Ranks and Files and carry their Arms well straight and high Ranks take heed to open to your former distance  108. Ranks as you were 108. The Five Ranks which in Explan 85. did Close forwards turn upon the Left Foot to the Right about standing thus ready to March as they were The First Rank of the Five which turns must take special care to carry the Muzzels of their Arms high that they may not touch the Arms of the First Rank that stands still 109. March 109. The forementioned Five Ranks step at once with the Left Foot forwards Marching slowly to their former distance of Four Paces observing that the Left Foot comes down last and stands foremost and expect the following Command 110. Halt 110. The foresaid Five Ranks Face at once upon the Left Foot to the Left about straightning their Ranks and Files as before Take heed to lay down your Arms.  111. Rest your Muskets 111. The Muskets are taken from the Shoulder and rested as is shewn in the Exercise of the Musket in Explan 37. 112. Order your Arms. 112. This is done as in the Exercise of the Musket Explan 38. and of the Pike Explan 31. 113. Lay down your Arms. 113. This is done as in the Exercise of the Musket Explan 39. and that of the Pike Explan 32. has been said and it must be observed that the Musketeers and Pikemen perform all their Motions at one time Take heed to quit your Arms  114. For Straw 114. As soon as this Command is given the whole Battalion must Face upon the Left Foot to the Right about and expect the following Command 115. March 115. The whole Battalion step with the Left Foot forwards and March slowly between the Files of their Arms and March so far clear from their Arms as the Commanding Officer pleases to order Note When the Soldiers are Marched beyond their Arms they do not then observe Ranks and Files which Marching and Returning may also be done with the Drum or with the Shot of a Musket according as the Commanding Officer pleases to order 116. To your Arms 116. As soon as this Command is given they all draw their Swords and run together holding their Swords in their Right Hands even with their Shoulders the Points upwards to their Arms and stand thus expecting the following Command 117. Put up your Swords 117. The whole Battalion turn at once the Points of their Swords down looking towards the Left Hand and put them in the Scabbards tell 1 2 let go the Right Hand stand thus both Hands hanging down by the Body till the following Command 118. Take up your Arms. 118. This is done as in the Exercise of the Musket Explan 40. and of the Pike Explan 33. taking heed that every one observe his Leader and his Right-hand Man that they all rise at once 119. Resh your Muskets 119. This is done as in the Exercise of the Musket Explan 41. 120. Poise your Muskets and Advance your Pikes 120. The Muskets and Pikes are brought up at one time and held before the Body viz. The Musketeers take their Muskets with the Right Hand under their Pans and bring up their Muskets before the Body with both Hands at the same time bringing up the Right Foot in which Bringing up he lets go the Left Hand and holds his Musket with an out-stretched Arm before the middle of his Body The Pikemen do as in Explan 36. and all stand thus expecting the following Command 121. Shoulder your Muskets 121. This is done as in Explan 9. carrying your Arms well as often has been said RVLES for the Forming of Battalions the Posting of Officers Salutes c. I. FIrst the Companies which are to Form a Battalion shall place themselves according to the Date of their Commissions Viz. The Colonel or first Company on the Right Wing The Second or Lieutenant Colonels Company upon the Left Wing The Majors or Third Company upon the Right Wing next the First or Colonels Company The eldest Captain or Fourth Company upon the Left Wing next the Lieutenant Colonels or Second Company All the other Companies after that manner must place themselves till the youngest Company come to stand in the Centre II. When the Companies are Marching to the place where the Battalion is to be Formed the Pikemen must March with their Pikes Advanced they must always be placed on the Left Hand of the Musketeers of their Companies III. When all the Companies are come to the place where they are to Form the Battalion a Drummer is to stand before the Centre of the Battalion and to Beat a Ruffle for warning and the Musketeers of those Companies which make the Right Wing shall Face to the Right and the Pikes to the Left The Musketeers of the Left shall face to the Left and the Pikes to the Right upon which all the Drummers shall Beat a Troop and the Musketeers and Pikemen March through and Form the Battalion The Officers also at the same time when the Ruffle is Beat must stand with their Faces towards the Battalion their Pikes and Partisans in their hands and also when the Troop Beats March and Post themselves in their proper places In the same manner is the Battalion to be Reduced again to Companies only with this difference that all those which in the forming the Battalion faced to the Right must then Face to the Left and those which Faced to the Left must Face to the Right Here is also to be observed that when they March off by Companies the Company on the Right Wing shall March first Beating a Troop with their Muskets Clubbed and their Pikes Advanced And then the Company on the Left Wing follows and so one after another according to Seniority Note That when they Troop off the Pikes March before the Musketeers The Pikes must always be Advanced when they March before the King IV. The Battalion being Formed as is said before the Colonel places himself in the Centre before the Pikes and Colours The Lieutenant Colonel behind him the half of the Captains as also of the Lieutenants in one line upon the Right Wing the other half upon the Left Wing of the Musketeers And the Ensigns before the Pikes either with the Colours or Half-Pikes And that the Officers may not alter their places by their continual Moving to and fro the Captains as also the Lieutenants shall remain upon that Wing where their Musketeers are and there Post themselves according to their Commissions that is the eldest outwards and the youngest towards the Centre so that those that have their Musketeers upon the Right Wing must remain before them though there should be found elder upon the Left Wing But in case there should be a great many Officers more absent upon the one Wing then the other the youngest are always to go over to the other Wing to make the number equal Though upon Action every one shall
Marches straight in the middle of the two Ranks the which all follow till they come to their first Place In which March is to be observed that the first Man as soon as he is past the last tread in the same Line with his Left Foot where the other did go with his Left Foot and thus to March in the straight Line of the Front and further to observe in the Countermarch what is said in Explan 77. 81. Halt 81. The whole Battalion Paces at once upon the Left Foot to the Left straightning their Ranks and Files carrying their Arms well Take heedth close your Files  82. To the Right and Left close your Files to the Center 82. The whole Battalion Faces to the Right and Left inwards at the Center namely the Half-Ranks on the Right Face to the Left upon the Left Foot and the other half on the Left Face on the Right Foot to the Right that they stand with their Faces and Feet towards each other standing thus expecting the following Command 83. March 83. The Right Half-Ranks step with the Left Foot and the Left Half-Ranks with the Right Foot at one time forwards and those that stand in the middle make but half a Pace and March thus against one another to the distance of half a Pace carrying their Arms well and high that they do not come to touch and stand thus expecting the next Command 84. Halt 84. The Half-Ranks of the Right turn upon the Left Foot to the Right and those of the Left Hand turn upon the Right Foot to the Left Note When you close your Files to the Right or Left the whole Battalion must Face upon the Left Foot and March with the Left Foot and this is to be observed in their returning to their former Places Take heed to close your Ranks  85. Ranks close to the Front 85. The Five lase Ranks stand ready to March and close forwards 86. March 86. The first Rank stands the five other step at once with the Left Foot forward Marching thus slowly and Close within a Pace of each other Take heed to Wheel  87. To the Right Wheel 87. The closed Ranks and Files stand ready to March and Wheel 88. March 88. The whole Battalion Marches with the Left Foot at once forwards and March and Wheel the Fourth part of a Circle viz. the first Man of the first Rank of the Right Hand turns with his Body and Feet slowly but so that the Right Foot doth not come out of his place he only turning upon the Heel the other of the same Rank also Wheel with him and according to proportion as they are distant from the Right-hand Man do March faster or slower looking carefully to their Left Hand without turning the Head that the whole Rank may March even The first Rank in their Wheeling must keep close to the Right and not March so quick as the other they having a greater Circumference The other Ranks must observe the same Order in their March tho' hot to Close themselves to the Right as the first Rank doth but to the Left and to observe their distance well in Ranks and Files carrying their Arms well every one observing his Leader and the Right and Left-hand Man Ranks as they are further from the Front so in proportion they are to March faster  89. The whole Battalion having Wheeled the Fourth part of a Circle stands straightning their Ranks and Files carrying their Arms well and expecting the following Command 90. To the Right Wheel 90. The whole Battalion stands again ready to March and Wheel 91. March 91. The Battalion steps again at once with the Left Foot forward and Wheels the Fourth part of a Circle Observe further Explan 88. 92. Halt 92. They stand still here as was shewn in Explan 89. straighten your Ranks and Files and carry your Arms well and high 93. To the Left abaut Wheel 93. They stand again ready to March and Wheel 94. March 94. As the whole Battalion at twice did Wheel at each time the Fourth part of a Circle so must it now at once Wheel half a Circle to the Right about so that every one comes to stand in his former Place again observing as in Explan 88. 95. Halt 95. The whole Battalion being come to their former Place stand straitning their Ranks and Files carrying their Arms well 96. To the Left Wheel 96. The whole Battalion stands ready again to March and Wheel 97. March 97. The whole Battalion Marches at once with the Left Foot forward and Wheel to the Left the Fourth part of a Circle The first Man of the Left turns in his Place upon the Left Foot as also the first Rank Closes to the Left and the other Ranks in their March Close to the Right without turning their Heads Observe also what has been said of Distance Ranks and Files and carrying of Arms. 98. Halt 98. They stand still as before straightning their Ranks and Files carry their Arms well and expect the following Command 99. To the Left Wheel 99. They stand again ready to March and Wheel 100. March 100. They Wheel the Fourth part of a Circle to the Left and observe all in the above-said Wheeling 101. Halt 101. They stand thus expecting the following Command 102. To the Left about Wheel 102. They stand ready to March and Wheel 103. March 103. As the whole Battalion did Wheel at twice each time the Fourth part of a Circle so must it now at one time Wheel the half of a Circle to the Left about by which every one comes to his former Place Observe also what hath been formerly said 104. Halt 104. The whole Battalion being now come to their former Places remain thus straightning their Ranks and Files carrying their Arms well and high Note That when you are to Wheel with open Ranks the following Rank must not Wheel till it comes to the Place where the first Rank did Wheel And when you Wheel to the Right you must Close to the Right and look to the Left And when you Wheel to the Left you must Close to the Left and look towards the Right Files take heed to open to your former distance  105. Files to the Right and Left outwards to your former distance 105. The Half-Ranks of the Right Hand turn upon the Left Foot to the Right and the Half-Ranks of the Left Hand turn upon the Right Foot to the Left and stand now Back to Back as in Explan 82. they stood Face to Face Above all care must be taken to carry their Arms straight and high 106. March 106. The Half-Ranks of the Right step forward with the Left and the Half Ranks of the Left step forward with the Right Foot all at once and March to their former Places those that stand in the middle make but half a Pace 107. Halt 107. The Right Half-Ranks Face upon the Left Foot to the Left and the Left Half-Ranks Face upon the Right
THE EXERCISE OF THE FOOT With the Evolutions According to the Words of Command As they are Explained AS ALSO The Forming of Battalions with Directions to be Observed by all COLONELS CAPTAINS and other Officers in Their Maiesties Armies By Their Majesties Command LONDON Printed by Charles Bill and Thomas Newcomb Printers to the King and Queens most Excellent Majesties 1690. General Observations I. FIrst it is to be understood That the Colonel during the time of the Exercise remains at the Head of the Battalion The Lieutenant Colonel and the other Officers at the First Beat of Drum Face to the Right about and at the second Sign by Beat of Drum Advance their Arms and March through the Battalion placing themselves in the Reer in the same Order they were before in the Front Excepting the Lieutenant Colonel who places himself in the Reer of the Captains where they are to stand till the Exercise be done At the same time the Sergeants who are posted on the Wings as also the Drummers of both Wings are to place themselves behind the Battalion next or in an equal Line with the other Sergeants and the Drummers that stand in the Center before the Pikes are at the same time to place themselves behind the Major that they may be always ready when any Sign is to be given for the Exercise by Beat of Drum II. When Notice is given by Beat of Drum after the Exercise is done the Officers Advance their Arms again and March through the Battalion and place themselves in their former Post at the Head of the Battalion At the same time the Sergeants of the Wings as also the Drummers return to their former Posts III. It must be taken for a General Rule That nothing be done nor any Motion made until the last Word of every Command be fully delivered then all is to be performed with a graceful Readiness and Exactness Orders and Words of Command for the Exercise of the Musket with the Explanation the Musket being Shoulder'd I. THe Soldier having his Musket Shoulder'd must stand with a straight Body holding up his Head without moving always looking to the Commanding Officer and make no other Motion then what 's Commanded him This is to be observed as a General Rule in Commands II. The Feet are to be at one Step distance the Heels in a straight Line the Toes a little turn'd outwards III. The Musket must lie upon the Left Shoulder and the Left Hand upon the Butt-end the Thumb in the Hollow thereof pressing the Guard hard against the Breast that the Muzzel of the Musket may be mounted the Lock must be turn'd a little outwards so that the under part of the Butt-end come straight with the middle of the Body that the Musket may more easily be born IV. The Match must be in the Left Hand the one End betwixt the first and second Fingers and the other between the two last both Ends standing about a Fingers length out of the back of the Hand the rest of the Match hangs down by the inside of the Butt-end of the Musket and because the Match is not to be laid down in the ordinary Exercise so it is not to be lighted or burning without express Command V. The Musket being Shoulder'd the Left Elbow must be a little turn'd upwards from the Body but without constraint of the Arm the Right Arm hanging close downward along the Body with the Palm of the Hand turn'd to the Thigh Words of Command Explanation 1. Ioyn your Right Hand to your Muskets 1. YOur Musket being carried in the forementioned posture upon the Left Shoulder you must turn it inwards with the Left Hand and at once take hold with your Right Hand behind the Pan that the Thumb of your Right Hand come on the Stock upwards and both Elbows in an equal Line the Musket strait and the But-end a little mounted 2. Poise your Muskets Note That when the Musket is put on or taken from the Shoulder you must always look towards the Left Hand yet without turning the Head It is to be observed that in all Tellings you never make the Motion till you come to the last Number and that the telling the last Number and the Motion be done at one time 2. At this Word of Command with both your Hands with a quick Motion you bring up the Musket from your Shoulder and at the same time without holding it still thrust it from you with the Right Hand in doing which let loose the Left Hand and let it fall down your side so that the Lock be turned outwards the Thumb inwards against your Face your Feet strait against one another unconstrained and standing still 3. Ioyn your Left Hand to your Muskets 3. Let your Musket sink quickly with your Right Hand and at the same time falling back with the Right Foot take hold of it with the Left Hand almost in an equal balance about Two Hands breadth above the Cock that the Stock lie in the full Hand and the Thumb upwards and that the Muzzel hang a little forward so low as the Hands and Arms will permit without constraint holding both Elbows a little turned outwards the Right Foot a little turned towards the Right Side the Left Knee a little bending the Body strait you hold the Musket on the Right Side a little from the Body that the Body and Face present it self as much forward as may be and the Hand remain unconstrained under the Pan. 4. Handle your Matches 4. Take that end of the Match which is held between the two last Fingers of your Left Hand with your Thumb under and your two formost Fingers above the same and tell 1 2 bring it quick out of your Left Hand hold it a little lower then the Left Hand is and about a foot distance from the Pan with the Cole or end downwards and keep your Body in the same posture as before 5. Blow your Matches 5. In the blowing of the Match you must hold your Head still and bring with your Right Hand the lighted Match against your Mouth tell slowly 1.2 blow the Match quick and strong and bring the same with a motion somewhat slow to its former place with the Cole as before downwards 6. Cock your Matches 6. Put your Two foremost Fingers a little asunder bringing the Match above the Cock thrust in the same with your Thumb in such a manner that the Cock comes between your Two Fingers and the Thumb upon it keep your hand thus till the following Command 7. Try your Matches 7. Bring the Cockt Match to the Pan if it be too low you must raise it a little upwards with your undermost Fingers and if it be too high you bend it downwards with your foremost Finger and your Thumb till it comes just in the middle of your Pan and being thus well fixt you must bring it with the Cock back again holding it fast till the following Command 8. Guard your Pans