The Commands and Execution in Details

Command Preparatory Command of Description

Command Execution
Harap sa Kaliwa “Harap sa Kaliwa” “Rap” To be executed 4 times.
(returning to the original
position). Both feet will have a
twist movement to the left
simultaneously, and the right foot
to move last. When at halt, feet
should be opened approx. 45
degrees apart with the point
between the heels as the vertex.
Arms relaxed on the sides with
fists slightly closed placed
alongside with the seam of the
pants. No swinging of arms.
Harap sa Kanan “Harap sa Kanan” “Rap” To be executed 4 times.
(returning to the original
position). Both feet will have a
twist movement to the right
simultaneously, and the left foot
to move last. Arms and fists, the
same as mentioned above. Ends
up in a halt position.
Harap sa Likod “Harap sa Likod” “Rap” To be executed 4 times.
(returning to the original
position). Right foot to move first;
front tip of the shoes placed
approx. 5 inches at the back.
Then, twist or turn to the right in
180 degrees, including the whole
body, with the toes of the right
foot and heel of the left foot as
pivot points. (This requires a lot
of practice). Ends up in a halt
position.

a. Tikas Pahinga “Tikas” “P’nga” Arms at the back, palms placed

in line or slightly above the belt
with thumbs crossed. Feet
approx. 1 foot apart.
The Preparatory
b. Paluwag “Paluwag” serves as the From Tikas Pahinga position, at the last
Command of note of “Paluwag”, both hands will be
Execution moved downward.

c. Humanda “Tilap” “’Da” At the last note of “Tilap”, hands

should be brought back to Tikas
(Tilap means squad Pahinga position. After the
consisting of 7-9 cadets
in single line) command of execution “Da”, the
cadet is in halt position.
Lakad Patakda “Lakad Patakda” “Kad” The left foot should always be
lifted or moved first.

Hinto “Tilap” or “Pulutong” “’To” Right foot moved last. Hinto in

halt position. (Correct timing in giving
(Pulutong means the commands needs practice)
platoon consisting of 2-
4 squads) (In marching, “high knee” is suggested.
Lakad Patakda “Lakad Patakda” “Kad” The left foot should always be
lifted or moved first.

Kaliwang Panig “Kaliwang Panig” “Kad” This is a combination of lakad

patakda and harap sa kaliwa.
(Pag-aralan ang itsura o posisyon ng
Hinto “Tilap” or “Pulutong” “To” mga habang ito ay nakaangat). Still,
no swinging of arms. To be
executed 4 times. (returning to
the original position).
Lakad Patakda “Lakad Patakda” “Kad” The left foot should always be
lifted or moved first.

Kanang Panig “Kanang Panig” “Kad” This is a combination of lakad

patakda and harap sa kanan.
(Pag-aralan ang itsura o posisyon ng
Hinto “Tilap” or “Pulutong” “To” mga habang ito ay nakaangat). Still,
no swinging of arms. To be
executed 4 times. (returning to
the original position).
Pugay Kamay “Pugay Kamay” “Na” Use the “Salute without cap”.

Baba “Baba” “Na” Forefinger placed at the outer tip

of the eyebrow. However, if the
cadet is wearing an eyeglass, the
fore finger should be at the
outer/upper part of the frame of
the eyeglass.

Notes:
➢ Ang swinging of arms ay isinasagawa lang kapag lumalakad na at hindi
stationary.
➢ Sa “high knee” marching, mataas ang angat ng mga tuhod. (observe the demo
provided)