Note that "Kiri" means left, and "Kanan" means right.
Standing commands
These are the commands you'll likely hear every day (in BMT at least).
| Command | Translation |
|---|---|
| Sedia | Attention |
| Senang Diri | Stand at ease |
| Diam | Steady (upgraded version of Sedia) |
| Kekanan Pusing | Right turn |
| Kekiri Pusing | Left turn |
| Ke Kanan Lu Rus | Take dressing from the right (look right and align yourselves) |
| Pandang Ke Hadapan Pandang | Face front (you'll hear this after Ke Kanan Lu Rus) |
| Dari Kanan Bilang | Number off from the right |
| Dalam Buka Barisan Ke kanan Lu Rus | Open order, dressing from the right (take a step forward, look to the right, and align yourselves) |
| Dalam Tutup Barisan Ke Kana Lu Rus | Close order, dressing from the right |
| Keluar Baris | Fall out |
Marching commands
| Command | Translation |
|---|---|
| Dari Kiri/Kanan, Cepat Jalan | By the left/right foot, quick march |
| Berhenti | Halt (stop) |
| Hentak Kaki Cepat Hentak | March on the spot |
Check out the tips for shouting commands.
Arms and parade commands
You'll hear these commands in your POP.
| Command | Translation |
|---|---|
| Hormat Senjata | Present arms |
| Julang Senjata | High port arms |