Army Rbi

5 Positions given at the Halt

FM 3-21.5 Drill and Ceremonies (4-1, 4-2)

4-1. POSITION OF ATTENTION

Two commands can be used to put personnel at the Position of Attention:

• FALL IN is used to assemble a formation or return it to its original configuration.

• The two-part command for Attention is used for soldiers at a rest position.

Assume the Position of Attention on the command FALL IN or the command Squad

(Platoon), ATTENTION.

a. To assume this position, bring the heels together sharply on line, with the toes pointing out equally, forming a 45-degree angle. Rest the weight of the body evenly on the heels and balls of both feet. Keep the legs straight without locking the knees. Hold the body erect with the hips level, chest lifted and arched, and the shoulders square.

b. Keep the head erect and face straight to the front with the chin drawn in so that alignment of the head and neck is vertical.

c. Let the arms hang straight without stiffness. Curl the fingers so that the tips of the thumbs are alongside and touching the first joint of the forefingers. Keep the thumbs straight along the seams of the trouser leg with the first joint of the fingers touching the trousers (Figure 4-1, page 4-2).

d. Remain silent and do not move unless otherwise directed.

4-2. REST POSITIONS AT THE HALT

Any of the positions of rest may be commanded and executed from the Position of

Attention.

a. Parade Rest. Parade Rest is commanded only from the Position of Attention. The command for this movement is Parade, REST.

(1) On the command of execution REST, move the left foot about 10 inches to the left of the right foot. Keep the legs straight without locking the knees, resting the weight of the body equally on the heels and balls of the feet.

(2) Simultaneously, place the hands at the small of the back and centered on the belt.

Keep the fingers of both hands extended and joined, interlocking the thumbs so that the palm of the right hand is...