What is allowed during the route step march?

During a route step march, personnel are permitted to talk and drink water. This distinguishes the route step from other more formal marching techniques, where silence and uniformity are emphasized. The route step is designed to provide a more relaxed marching format, allowing for hydration and communication amongst the members of the formation. This makes it practical for longer distances where maintaining morale and hydration is essential.

Other choices, such as singing a cadence, halting the formation, or changing the formation type, would not typically be appropriate during a route step march. Singing a cadence is more suited for other marching formations where uniformity and coordination are key. Halting the formation can disrupt the flow of the march, and changing the formation type during a route step can lead to confusion and potential disarray.