Originally Posted by
TheRegulator
The Danish Army in 1864 used the term "Root man". If the Company where to Wheel right, the last man on the right where the root man. He stod still but turned right on the position. The rest used him for position guide, and moved into position on his right side. Its an easy drill to do and learn.
It will do well making quick fire line also. March your Company in 2 rows, not in one row !
Soldiers standing left move left Next to the front soldier who keeps his position, being the root man on left side. And the man behind him fall in and so on. Right side same way.
Doing a dupple rank fire line is also easy, all soldiers on the left wil be the front rank, all soldiers to the right is second line ...