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Introduction
This drill is not part of any footdrill attainment or badge, purely extra knowledge. Some NCDCC units teach this, and some don’t. My school’s unit, for instance, does not teach this, but I haveheard from cadets from other schools that they have learnt it. You may also encounter this during parades, if you are the flag bearer. They may not say this command, but you may have to still do the action of turning 45°.
This drill is a half turn, meaning that you turn 45° instead of 90°.
📌 NOTE: ‘Separuh’ is pronounced as ‘Si-pa-row’.
Execution
Basically, the execution for this drill is the SAME as 90° turning, the only difference is that you turn 45°. It’s really that simple.
As you would expect, the timing is also turn-check-one. On turn, you pivot to the right or left by 45°. On check, you raise the leg behind (when turning left, raise the right leg; when turning right, raise the left leg) to 90°. On one, you stomp by bringing it down next to your other leg. There!
Conclusion
It’s not difficult to do this drill, but it can be difficult to estimate 45° and you may find yourself turning too much or too little. This drill is useful when the squad is not facing straight after marching and turning. Good luck!