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The Yeomen of the Queen’s Guarde Valecti Garde (Corporis) Domini Regina   Structure of Commands A Command is constructed of three distinct parts: The Preparatory command A slight pause, and The Command of Execution The preparatory command consists of a verbal instruction that is to be performed. This is followed by a slight pause to allow for the personnel involved to think about what they should be doing upon the command of execution. Then, the command of execution is given when the command should be carried out or performed. For instance, in the command of "Advance thy, arms", the command is given as "Advance thy", followed by a slight pause, then the commander will issue "Arms" as the command of execution. For the purposes of this Manual, the pause will be indicated by the use of a comma in the command itself (i.e., "Slope thy, Arms"). Also, as you will see in the section regarding movement and marching, the command of execution should be given on the correct footfall whenever possible. You shall also see that some commands do not have a command of execution, as explained in the section on Stationary Orders. Feedback This site best viewed at 1024 x 768. Last updated: March 3, 2009 © 2002 - 2009, St, George Productions, LLC