What command is used to reassemble the formation in an extended rectangular formation?

• A. Assemble to the Left, March
• B. Assemble to the Front, March
• C. Assemble to the Right, March
• D. Assemble to the Rear, March

Answer: (C)

The main idea is how drill commands control where a dispersed group reforms. To reassemble into an extended rectangular formation, you want everyone to come back into line by aligning to the right flank. Saying “assemble to the Right, March” directs soldiers to move toward the right side and rejoin in proper alignment, creating the desired extended rectangular shape with reference to the right.

If you tried assembling to the left, the re-formed shape would line up on the left flank instead, not the intended right reference. Assembling to the front focuses movement along the depth of the rank and would not establish the right-side alignment needed for the extended rectangle. Assembling to the rear pulls troops toward the back, which again fails to restore the right-side alignment of the formation.