Question

It is a command given to soldiers, one that they dread

Answer 1

Yes they are given commands

Answer 2

MARCH is the command given to the soldiers one that they dread.

In a military march soldiers move in controlled-close order direction.

In this modern era drill is used to exhibit self-control and unity.

Marching is an organized, uniformed, steady and rhytmic walking.

Normal marching cadence is 120 steps per minute.