Deep and Linear Order

[RogerGreenwood]

In many armies the infantry units have both deep and linear order. This question was asked today: can units of these armies change from column to line before advancing and claim to have made a full distance move?
I feel that this should not be permitted. It seems the intention of the rule is that those units who have only linear order as a tactical doctrine can claim this exception. If they have both linear and deep order and are in column, they should advance a full move in column to comply with the orders.