These positions are used to rest an element for short periods, while at the halt. At being the preparatory commands and REST and EASE are the commands of execution. AT EASE and REST are combined commands. STEP II 6. Any of the rest positions may be commanded and executed from the position of attention.
Parade rest is commanded only from the position of attention.
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 the feet. 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. Keep the head and eyes as in the position of attention.