Introduction
This may seem complicated, but trust me, the idea of it is simpler than TUKAR LANGKAH SEMASA BERJALAN, TUKAR LANGKAH (which is to change step on a march, but I can’t think of a use for this) (this command isn’t covered in this post). The 2 commands in this post are MAJU and HENTAK KAKI HENTAK (note the absence of ‘CEPAT’). I’ll cover each of them individually.
MAJU
This command is given when you are marching on the spot, and you will start marching with this command. The timing is check-one. The command is given on the right leg, and you continue to HENTAK on your left leg on check, on your right leg on one, then you start marching with your left foot (start timing DARI (…) CEPAT JALAN). That’s it.
HENTAK KAKI HENTAK
This command is given when you are marching (moving), and you will start marching on the spot with this command. The timing is check-in. The command is given on your right leg, and you will continue to march one more step on your left leg on check, slide your right leg next to your left leg (do not stomp your right foot or drag it on the ground) and lock your arms next to you on check, then you start to HENTAK on your left foot (start timing HENTAK KAKI CEPAT, HENTAK). Remember to lock your arms in SEDIA position! DOn’t swing them around.
Conclusion
Yes, it may look easy, but it requires some practice to execute it properly. Some cadets may start on the wrong foot, or delay for a second to process the command, or even lock their arms a second too early or too late for HENTAK KAKI HENTAK. However, with a bit of practice, this won’t seem to difficult. Good luck!