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Countermarch (Verb)

March back along the same way.

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

The marching band members were instructed to countermarch back to their original positions at the end of the performance.
To avoid the congested area, the protesters decided to countermarch back through the alternate route they had taken earlier.
The color guard promptly turned around to countermarch back to the starting line at the end of the ceremony.
The marching group, having reached the designated endpoint, turned to countermarch back along the original route.
During the parade rehearsal, the drill team had to countermarch back to the beginning to correct their timing.

Change the order of soldiers during a march.

Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.

The commanding officer ordered the troops to countermarch in order to change direction and avoid enemy fire.
Due to a sudden change in battle plans, the soldiers were instructed to countermarch and head towards a different location.
As they approached the enemy lines, the general decided to countermarch and regroup his forces behind a nearby hill.
To avoid being ambushed, the platoon was told to countermarch and proceed through a safer route.
After realizing they had taken a wrong turn, the squad was ordered to countermarch and rejoin the main column.