Military Pace (Noun)
Meaning
The length of a single step in marching (taken to be 30 inches for quick time or 36 inches for double time).
Classification
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
Examples
- Marching drills emphasize keeping a uniform military pace to create an imposing formation.
- Drill sergeants instructed the new recruits on how to maintain the military pace required for double time maneuvers.
- Failure to keep a precise military pace could disrupt the synchronization of the platoon.
- According to army regulations, cadets should adjust their military pace according to terrain conditions and tempo requirements.
- Platoons falling below a regulation military pace are subjected to discipline from higher authorities.