Do you stand at attention for NCOs?

When speaking to or being addressed by an NCO of superior rank, stand at parade rest until directed otherwise. When an officer of superior rank enters a room the first Warrior to recognize the officer calls the room to “Attention”, but does not salute.

What is parade rest in the Marines?

Parade rest The Preparatory Command is “Parade,” and the Command of Execution is “Rest.” On the command “Rest,” the recruit will raise the left foot just enough to clear the ground and move it smartly to the left so that the heels are 10 inches apart, as measured from the inside of the heels.

Do officers stand at parade rest for NCOs?

When speaking to or being addressed a noncommissioned officer of superior rank, stand at parade rest until ordered otherwise. It does not state anything about the uniform you wear.

Do cadets stand at parade rest for NCOs?

Like “Attention”, Parade Rest is a form of respect given to NCOs by those junior in rank. Likewise, when speaking to an NCO, soldiers junior in rank or cadets, will maintain the position of “parade rest” until instructed to “stand at ease”, “at ease”, or “rest”/relax.

What is the position of attention?

The position of at attention, or standing at attention, is a military posture which involves the following general postures: Standing upright with an assertive and correct posture: famously “chin up, chest out, shoulders back, stomach in”.

Do Marines salute during taps?

Upon hearing Taps at a military ceremony, proper protocol dictates those individuals in uniform render a salute until the music is complete. Civilians should remove their headgear and place their hand over their heart.

Why do you stand at parade rest for NCOs?

Why? Because you are a Soldier 24/7 if an NCO comes up in uniform or in civilians and identifies themselves as out ranking you stand at parade rest.

Why do we stand at parade rest for NCOs?

Like “Attention”, Parade Rest is a form of respect given to NCOs by those junior in rank. When a Senior NCO enters an area of junior enlisted soldiers or cadets, the room is called to “at ease”. All personnel should immediately go to the position of “stand at-ease” until told to “carry-on”.