A Military Dictionary and Gazetteer / Comprising ancient and modern military technical terms, historical accounts of all North American Indians, as well as ancient warlike tribes; also notices of battles from the earliest period to the present time, with a concise explanation of terms used in heraldry and the offices thereof. The work also gives valuable geographical information. Compiled from the best authorities of all nations. With an appendix containing the Articles of war, etc.

by Thomas Wilhelm

Stand. The act of opposing. Thus, troops that do not yield or give way, are said to make a stand.

Stand, To. To stand one’s ground, to keep the ground or station one has taken; to maintain one’s position; as, raw troops are not able to stand their ground against veteran soldiers. To stand fire, to receive the fire of arms from an enemy without giving way. To make a stand, to halt for the purpose of offering resistance to a pursuing enemy.

Stand at Ease. In the British service, is to be allowed, when in the ranks, a certain indulgence with regard to bodily position, with or without arms.

Stand Fast. Is the term used as a caution to some particular part of a line or column, to remain quiescent while the rest are moving.

Stand of Arms. See [Arms, Stand of].

Stand of Ammunition. See [Ammunition, Stand of].

Stand of Colors. A single color, or flag.

Stand to the Guns. Is to prepare for action, by taking one’s station at the guns.

Stand to your Arms. Is a cautionary command, when soldiers are put upon the alert.

Standard. A measure by which men enlisted into the army have the regulated height ascertained.