Which are the four positions in drill?

• A. Stand At, Ease, Parade, Rest
• B. Stand At, Parade, Ease, Rest
• C. Stand At, Ease, Parade, Rest
• D. Stand At, Ease, Parade, Sit

Answer: (C)

The four basic drill positions are Stand At Attention, At Ease, Parade Rest, and Rest. Stand At Attention is the formal, rigid stance with heels together, body straight, and eyes forward. At Ease relaxes the posture a bit but you stay in place and quiet, maintaining discipline. Parade Rest is even more relaxed, with hands positioned behind the back and a more comfortable stance, still facing forward. Rest is the most relaxed, allowing the body to relax further while remaining in formation and attentive.

The correct option lists these four terms in the standard set: Stand At, Ease, Parade, Rest. The other choices include an incorrect term (Sit) or mix the terms in a nonstandard order, which is why they aren’t correct.