What is the movement of Close Ranks?

• A. Move to a formation facing outward.
• B. Take the same amount of steps to the elements in front of you then stand at attention.
• C. Break ranks and disperse.
• D. Pivot 90 degrees to the right and march forward.

Answer: (B)

Closing ranks means tightening the gaps between people in a formation by moving forward the same amount as the space you need to eliminate, then coming to attention. Each person steps forward the distance to the person in front of them, so the ranks become evenly spaced and aligned again. This keeps the whole line neat and consistent.

The other movements described involve different actions: turning or facing a different direction, breaking the formation, or simply moving to a new formation. They don’t describe reducing the spacing between ranks, which is what closing ranks is all about.