How many paces forward does the platoon commander take before facing front after giving the 'ready front; cover' command?

When executing the 'ready front; cover' command during drill, the platoon commander steps forward one pace before facing front again. This movement serves to position the commander appropriately within the formation after ensuring that the squad is correctly aligned and ready for the next command. The single step forward allows the commander to maintain a clear line of sight and presence while ensuring that the formation remains organized and disciplined. Other options suggest a larger number of paces, which would not correspond to the prescribed drill movements for this specific command in the NJROTC program.