![]() This is a short post today, but it’s an important one. Referring to “Attention to Orders,” the only requirement for the formation is to pay attention to the orders provided by the Adjutant. Without those two commands for movement, the formation performs no task. However, the second more informal setting does not state a preparatory command or a command of execution. The first example was deliberate in this action. And the Commander needed to explicitly command the formation using the traditional drill and ceremony ‘preparatory command’ and the ‘command of execution.’ You only rise to the position of attention unless explicitly directed by the one in charge of the formation (in the example’s case, it was the Squadron Commander). The two examples the manual uses are helpful. So, pay attention to the award being given. There’s no requirement to stand at the position of attention before the presentation of the award unless explicitly commanded beforehand. ![]() Pay attention to the verbiage TC 3-21.5 uses. Headquarters, Department of the Army TC 3-21.5 Drill and Ceremonies,, Appendix G, Page G-4 I linked the reference for you, but for your convenience, I’ll screenshot it here: The doctrine derives from TC 3-21.5 Drill and Ceremonies, updated on. Hopefully, it’ll clarify how to react to this traditional Army statement. So, I’ll cite the doctrine to determine what “Attention to Orders” means. However, after the awards were given out, an astute First Sergeant reminded everyone that rising and standing at the position of attention was unnecessary. I questioned this myself, having recently attended an award ceremony with my battalion and going through the same experience. However, is that the real meaning of “Attention to Orders?” There seems to be confusion about what to do when the Adjutant calls “Attention to Orders.” As a result, you’ll find yourself in many-a-ceremony hearing the inevitable “Attention to Orders” with the swath of Soldiers dutifully rising to their feet in the position of attention. Informal and formal award ceremonies are commonplace in the Army. ![]()
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