The Command of Execution, such as MARCH, HALT, or ARMS, commences the execution of the movement.
Preparatory Commands are distinguished by bold face, those of execution by capitals. As, 1. Forward, 2. MARCH.
The average man understands better and learns faster when you show him how a thing is done. Don't be content with telling him how. Bear this in mind when you become an instructor.
On account of the absence of the Regular Army on the border, it was not practical to obtain photographs of regular troops with which to illustrate this book. The photographs used were taken under the direct supervision of the authors.
POSITION OF A SOLDIER AT ATTENTION
No. 1. Eyes to the front. Hands hang naturally. Rest weight of the body equally on feet. Feet turned out making angles of 45°.
No. 2. Head erect. Shoulders down and back. Chest out. Stomach up. Thumb along the seams of trousers. Knees straight, not stiff. Heels on line and together. Do not stiffen the fingers: The mind ought also to be at attention.
No. 1. Don't gaze about. That's not playing the game. Don't turn your feet out making an angle of 100°.