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![]() ![]() This step completes count 2 of the movement. Feet should now be forming a 45-degree angle, which means the position of attention has been resumed. Next, bring the left (right) foot smartly forward, ensuring that your heels are together and on line. The upper portion of the body remains at attention. The commands are "Right face" or "Left face." On the command "Face," raise the right (left) toe and left (right) heel slightly and pivot 90 degrees to the right (left) on the ball of the left (right) foot and the heel of the right (left) foot, assisted by slight pressure on the ball of the left (right) foot. ![]() You must remain in the immediate area and return to the formation on the command "Fall in." Moderate speech is permitted. The command is "Fall out." On the command, you may relax in a standing position or break ranks (move a few steps out of formation). Your arms may be relaxed, but your thumbs must also stay interlaced. Your position in the formation will not change, and silence will be maintained. The command is "At ease." On the command, you may relax in a standing position, but you must keep your right foot in place. Keep head and eyes straight ahead and remain silent and immobile. Place the right hand in the palm of the left, right thumb over the left, to form an X. As the left foot moves, bring the arms, fully extended, to the back of the body, uncupping the hands in the process, and extend and join the fingers, pointing them toward the ground. Keep the legs straight, but not stiff, and the heels on line. The Preparatory Command is "Parade," and the Command of Execution is "Rest." On the command "Rest," the recruit will raise the left foot just enough to clear the ground and move it smartly to the left so that the heels are 10 inches apart, as measured from the inside of the heels. This command can be given only when the formation is at the position of attention. At the command "Attention," assume the position of attention. On the preparatory command of Flight, or Squadron, or Group, the individuals assume the position of parade rest. Remember: To resume the position of attention from any of the rests (except fall out), the command is Flight/Squadron/Group, (group name). The weight of the body rests equally on the heels and balls of both feet, and silence and immobility are required. The head is kept erect and held straight to the front with the chin drawn in slightly so that the axis of the head and neck is vertical eyes are to the front, with the line of sight parallel to the ground. Hands are cupped (but not clenched as a fist) with palms facing the leg. ![]() Place thumbs, which are resting along the first joint of the forefinger, along the seams of the trousers or sides of the skirt. ![]() It's not a pleasant experience to suddenly find yourself abruptly kissing the asphalt of a parade grinder or the steel of a ship's deck.Īrms hang straight down alongside the body without stiffness, and the wrists are straight with the forearms. Failing to unlock your knees will impede the blood flow to your brain so that, after a time (and you will find that stationary drill in the military often requires you to stand still for long periods), you'll grow faint and pass out. Bend your knees just enough so that it is not visible that you're doing so but enough to allow the blood to flow smoothly through your legs. Warning: If you don't remember anything else, do not forget to unlock your knees when you're participating in stationary drill. Some commands, such as present arms and order arms, can be accomplished while moving or while stationary. Other stationary drill commands include parade rest, at ease, left (or right) face, about face and fall out. The drill positions of attention and parade rest are two perfect examples. Stationary drill consists of drill movements that are accomplished without marching. ![]()
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