Drills - Attention

1.1 Basic Positions

Commands

Sekuad*- Sedi-A (se-di-YA) – Attention      [Command given when Squad is at Ease]

Sekuad*- Senang Di-RI – Stand At Ease     [Command given whilst at Attention]

Sekuad*- Rehatkan Di-RI – Stand Easy       [Command given while standing at Ease]

Attention

Stationary Position

Stand Erect with shoulders held back; head facing front; the back of the neck; touching the collar; eyes open and looking in front just above their own level; mouth closed. Keep the legs straight; heels together and feet turned out at an angle of 30 degrees; arms close to the side; hands clenched with the thumbs vertical and in front, immediately behind the seams of the trousers. The weight of the body should be balanced evenly on both feet.

From the position of attention, all other drill movements may be carried out.

From at ease to Attention

The Left leg is raised until the thigh is horizontal. The foot points down with the toes vertically below the knees. The arms are pulled to the side of the body by the shortest route; hands clenched.

Followed by driving the left foot to the ground; the ball and the heel must reach the ground at the same time, to complete the position of attention.

Common Mistakes
	Stationary Position	From at Ease to Attention
1	A strained position, restricting breathing	1		Bending the arms
2	Bending forward and allowing the body to sag	2		Bending the body when moving
		3		Moving the wrong foot
3	Arms not straight and close to the side	4		Kicking back with the left leg
4	Heels not together; feet not at proper angle	5		Failure to raise the left leg to the correct level
5	Bending the hands at the wrists	6		Arms not taking the shortest route thus leaving the sides and giving the impression of “flapping”
6	Roving eyes
7	Mouth not closed
8	Body not square to the front
9	Unsteadiness