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Drill Sergeant Mod 2

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Step 1
The next positions, which I will name, explain,
have demonstrated, and which you will conduct practical work on, are the rest
positions while at the halt.
Step 2
These positions are used to rest an element for short periods, while at the halt.
Step 3
The commands for these positions are Parade, REST; Stand At, EASE; AT EASE;
and REST.
Step 4
Parade, REST, and Stand At, EASE are two-part commands, with Parade and Stand
At being the preparatory commands and REST and EASE are the commands of
execution. AT EASE and REST are combined commands.
Step 5
When given, these commands are as follows: Parade, REST. Stand At, EASE.
AT EASE. REST.
Step 6
Demonstrator, POST. I will use the talkthrough method of instruction.
Step 7
NOTE: Any of the rest positions may be commanded and executed from the position
of attention.
Step 8
Parade rest is commanded only from the position of attention.
Step 9
On the command of execution REST of Parade, 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 both feet.
Step 10
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 outward.
Step 11
Keep the head and eyes as in the position of attention. Remain silent and do not
move unless otherwise directed. Stand At Ease, At Ease, and Rest may be executed
from this position.
Step 12
NOTE: Enlisted Soldiers assume this position when addressing all noncommissioned officers or when noncommissioned officers address noncommissioned officers of superior rank.
Step 13
On the command of execution EASE of Stand At, EASE, execute parade rest,
and turn the head and eyes directly toward the person in charge of the formation.
At Ease or Rest may be executed from this position.
Step 14
On the command AT EASE, the Soldier may move, however, he must remain standing
and silent with the right foot in place. The Soldier may relax his arms with the thumbs interlaced.​
Rest may be executed from this position.
Step 15
On the command REST, the Soldier may move, talk, smoke, or drink unless otherwise
directed. He must remain standing with his right foot in place. At Ease may be
executed from this position.
Step 16
NOTE: On the preparatory command for attention, immediately assume parade rest
when at the position of stand at ease, at ease, or rest. If, for some reason, a subordinate
element is already at attention, the members of the element remain so and do not execute
parade rest on the preparatory command, nor does the subordinate leader give a
supplementary command.
Step 17
At normal cadence, these positions would look as follows: Demonstrator, ATTENTION.
Parade, REST. Stand At, EASE. AT EASE. REST. AT EASE.
Step 18
What are your questions pertaining to these positions when executed at normal cadence
or using the talkthrough method of instruction?
Step 19
Demonstrator, ATTENTION. You will now become my assistant instructor. FALL OUT.
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