Chapter 2 Definitions

Any straight line on which a body of Boys is formed, or is to form

Boys side by side on the same alignment.

The lateral space between Boys on the same alignment.

Taking up alignment correctly.

The extent of ground covered laterally by any body of Boys.

A single rank of Boys turned to a flank.

Two ranks of Boys, formed at two paces distance

The space between the ranks of a unit, measured from the heels of one rank to the heels of the next.

The ground occupied by a body of Boys from front to rear.

A front rank Boy and his rear rank Boy.

A front rank Boy without a rear rank Boy. He will always be the third from the left.

The act of one Boy placing himself directly behind the Boy in front.

The flank by which units march or dress.

The flank which is not the directing flank.

The Boy on the directing flank responsible for maintaining step, direction and distance.

The Boy nominated. He is in fact the front rank right hand Guide.

Those Officers (Staff-Sergeants and N.C.O.s) without specific role who fall in behind the parade, i.e. forming third or fourth rank in line.

A Squad in line turned to a flank.