closeranks

Updated: May 5, 2025

Upon completion of the inspection the captain takes post facing to the left in front of the right guide and on line with the lieutenants and commands: 1. Closeranks, 2. At the command MARCH the lieutenants resume their posts in line; the rear rank closes to 40 inches, each man covering his file leader; the file closers close to 2 paces from the rear rank.

United States. War Dept. - Manual for Noncommissioned Officers and Privates of Infantry of the Army of the United States, 1917 : To be used by Engineer companies (dismounted) and Coast Artillery companies for Infantry instruction and training

The adjutant then commands: 1. Parade, 2. SOUND OFF, and comes to the order and parade rest. The band, playing, passes in front of the officer of the guard to the left of the line and back to its post on the right, when it ceases playing. The adjutant then comes to attention, carries saber and commands: 1. Guard, 2. Closeranks, 4. The ranks are opened and closed as in paragraph 745, I. D. R.

United States. War Dept. - Manual for Noncommissioned Officers and Privates of Infantry of the Army of the United States, 1917 : To be used by Engineer companies (dismounted) and Coast Artillery companies for Infantry instruction and training