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coachjt — 16 years ago(February 22, 2010 08:45 AM)

I'm curious. When you have soldiers from 2 or more different countries, that may drill/parade differently, what is the custom in getting them to parade in unison?
For example, on about-face, Americans move their foot back first to initiate the turn, while British/Canadians turn first than step to bring the foot together.
What is the custom for units/squads with different soldiers?

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In the case of the First Special Service Force, they tended to mix the two styles. if they were commanded by an american, they would respond to "right face!" if a canadian "right turn!" and so on

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They would settle for one country's parade style. At least that's what I've experienced before. Idk about Americans.

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