During Rear, March, how many degrees do you turn, and on which feet?

• A. On left foot, turn 90 degrees right
• B. On both feet, turn 180 degrees to the right
• C. On right foot, turn 180 degrees left
• D. On both feet, turn 90 degrees left

Answer: (B)

The main idea tested is how a rear march direction change is executed. In this move, you turn a full 180 degrees to the right while still marching, and you do it on both feet. Doing the turn on both feet keeps the cadence intact and preserves alignment with the rest of the squad as you reverse your facing. A 180-degree turn to the right on two feet makes you face the opposite direction smoothly and maintains proper marching form. Turning 90 degrees would only face you partly rearward, so it wouldn’t meet the command’s intent. Turning on a single foot would also disrupt cadence and balance, which is why the two-foot, full 180-degree turn to the right is correct.