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. 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. Remain silent and do not move unless otherwise directed. Any of the positions of rest 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, 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 head and eyes as in the position of attention . Remain silent and do not move unless otherwise directed.