made. In this chapter, preparatory commands arebolded and the first letter is capitalized. Incommands of execution, each letter is capitalized.When both types of commands are combined, suchas FALL IN, AT EASE, and REST, they arecapitalized just like commands of execution.The command AS YOU WERE cancels a commandor an order started but not completed. On this command,you resume your former position.POSITIONSAssume the following positions only when you areat a halt. One person or an entire formation may executethem.ATTENTION. The position of attention is the basicmilitary position. It indicates you are alert and ready forinstruction. In this position, stand with your heelstogether, feet forming an angle of 45, head and bodyerect, hips and shoulders level, and chest lifted. Asshown in figure 10-22, allow your arms to hangnaturally—thumbs along skirt or trouser seams andfingers joined and in their natural curl. Keep your legsstraight, but not stiff at the knees. Direct your head andeyes to the front. Keep your mouth closed, and pull yourchin in slightly. When called to attention, bring the heelof your left foot to the heel of your right foot.PARADE REST. The command Parade REST isgiven only when the formation is at attention; themovement is executed in one count (fig. 10-23).AT EASE. On the command AT EASE, you canrelax and shift about, but keep your right foot in place.Do not talk. This command may also be given when youare not in ranks, as in a classroom. You must not talk, butyou may remain relaxed.REST. On the command REST, follow the samemovement restrictions as you would when at ease, butyou may talk.FALL OUT. (This command is not a dismissalorder.) Upon the command FALL OUT, leave yourposition in ranks but remain nearby. On the commandFALL IN, resume your place in ranks, and come toattention.10-33Student Notes:Figure 10-22.—Attention.Figure 10-23.—Parade rest.
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