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

(2) At Ease From Any Person of the Guidon.
(a) The command is AT EASE. It is executed in one count.
(b) On the command, come to order guidon if not already at
that position. Move your left foot smartly 12 inches to
the left. Rest your weight equally on both feet with your
legs straight. Place your left hand behind you, just
below the belt. Keep your fingers straight and touching
with your palm flat and facing rear. At the same time,
straighten your right arm so the staff tilts forward at 30
degrees. The ferrule remains at the order. The flat side
of the spearhead continues facing front.
(c) After assuming this position, you may relax and, except
for your right foot and ferrule, move about. Do not talk.
(3) Rest From Any of the Guidon. The command is executed in the
same manner as at ease, the only exceptions being that you may
talk and hold the staff in either hand.
(4) Fall Out From Order Guidon. The command is FALL OUT may be
given only from order guidon. Upon the command, leave your
position in ranks but remain nearby.
(5) Order Guidon From Rest Positions.
(a) From parade rest, at ease, and rest, the command is (SIZE
OF UNIT), ATTENTION. On (UNIT), come to parade rest, if
not already in that position. At ATTENTION, come smartly
to order guidon.
(b) From fall out, the command is FALL IN. Upon the command,
go back to your positioning formation and stand at
attention at order guidon.
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