Marine corps drill and ceremonies manual - Regimental Drum Major ...

d. Order sword from parade rest:
(1) The command is PLATOON (COMPANY, DETAIL), ATTENTION. It is
executed in one count.
(2) On ATTENTION, bring the left heel smartly against the right and
the left hand back to the aide. Raise the blade so the point
is 3 inches from the deck.
5-7. AT EASE FROM ANY POSITION OF THE SWORD
a. The command is AT EASE. It may be given from any position of the
sword.
b. On AT EASE, come to order sword if not already at that position.
Then move the left foot 12 inches to the left and lover the point
of the sword to the deck. Rest the weight equally on both feet
with the legs straight. At the same time, place the left hand
behind you. Keep the fingers straight and joined, the palm flat
and facing rear. You may relax and, except for your right foot.
move about. Do not talk. (See fig. 5-14).
Figure 5-14.--At Ease.
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