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[h=1]63rd Indian Army Day 2011[/h]
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Yes we have Left or Right wheel, the command being in Hindi, but we don't lean.I was remembering the last time I participated in a ceremony, which was with a formation at least the size of 3 companies. We were in a column with a 12 man front, and when we marched in practice before the event, at the command of "Column Left" (which you might call Left Wheel) every man would lean into the shoulder of the man to his left, presenting a ridiculous spectacle as the column turned. I though our Sergeant-Major would have apoplexy before we got it right. :-D
Oh, we were doing it absolutely wrong by leaning, that is why the Sergeant-Major wanted to strangle every last one of us, and we were on the parade field until we got it right (in the manner as you describe). I hope nobody was there with a camera!:shocked:Yes we have Left or Right wheel, the command being in Hindi, but we don't lean.
It is just that the outer chaps reduce their steps and the other flank increases and it look rather spectacular.
Why do you lean into the next man in your army? Even that must be quite fascinating to watch as a spectator!
Any clip that you can show of the manner you do it in your army?