How to Run in Military Formation
In military culture, running in formation is one of the key components of group fitness and unit morale. The service member who fails to stay in the formation brings discredit to the unit as a whole, so the ability to remain in step and enthusiastic throughout the exercise is essential. Though different from individual conditioning, running in group formation can be quickly adopted through a few simple steps.
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Instructions
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Step off on the left foot first. Everything in the military depends on advancing your left foot in the first movement of any count in order to ensure the unit is synchronized.
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Count the cadence inside your own head when the cadence caller calls out from the side. By repeating what the leader of the group says you can achieve a natural rhythm in your exercise and quickly improves conditioning.
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Breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth in order to control the amount of air you are taking into your lungs. This prevents you from cramping.
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Sing out with gusto when the cadence calling falls to the troop body. The outward burst of oxygen depleted air opens the lungs for new gusts of fresh air which increase your body's efficiency and energy.
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Keep the pace in your exercise and don't try to rush your stride. There is little room for error in a military running formation.
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Tips & Warnings
Do not fall back. Falling out of formation calls unnecessary attention to your lack of physical conditioning and requires a great deal of energy for you to catch up with the group.
