3. Explain the actions in each of the following groups: a. At Ease, Stand At Ease, and Parade Rest Parade, REST is the most "strict" of these three commands. It may be called only from the position of Attention. On preparatory commands, the position of Parade REST should be assumed when at STAND AT EASE, AT EASE, or REST. Pathfinders execute Parade REST by moving the left leg out (so feet are about 8 inches apart) and placing both hands in the small of the back, with the right hand on top of the left and thumbs locked together. The head and eyes are to be kept looking straight ahead, because Parade REST is simply a more relaxed form of Attention. STAND AT EASE, AT EASE, or REST and the directive for PRAYER ATTENTION may all be given from this position. STAND AT EASE is slightly more relaxed than Parade REST. To do this command, execute parade rest as described above; however, the head and eyes are to follow the commander at all times. Some clubs may allow the hands to relax during STAND AT EASE, but this is not permissible according to the NAD Drill Manual. AT EASE and REST may be commanded from this position. AT EASE is more relaxed yet. The right foot must stay "glued" in its place to the ground. Pathfinders are allowed to move around (except for the right foot!), but you must remain silent and standing. REST may be commanded from this position. An additional command, REST, is an even more relaxed command. The right foot must still remain "glued" to the ground, and pathfinders must remain standing; however talking is permitted at this position. AT EASE may be commanded from this position. b. Mark Time, Quick Time, and Double Time Mark time is a command meaning to march in place. When a unit is in Mark time, they should adjust and maintain their intervals and distances. To be proper, it should only be called from Quick time or Half step (Not Double time or from the Halt). However, many clubs find it helpful to use this command from attention for the purpose of instruction. MARK TIME, MARCH can be called as either foot strikes the ground. When the command is given, take one more step after the command of execution (MARCH), plant the trailing foot alongside your stationary foot and march in place. Each foot should be alternately raised approximately 2 inches off the ground at the pace of Quick time. Allow your arms to swing naturally and adjust your alignment as necessary. Quick time is marching to the cadence of 120 counts or steps per minute with appx. a 24-inch step. Your arms should swing naturally 9 inches straight to the front and 6 inches to the rear of the seams on your pants. The arms should not bend at the elbow and your fingers should be curled as in the position of attention. Head and eyes should be fixed to the front. Younger Pathfinders may find this hard to achieve at first, but with the help of an instructor, they should be able to master this very quickly. Double time is the cadence of 180 counts or steps per minute. The length of the steps is also to be appx. 24 inches. The command DOUBLE TIME, MARCH is given either from a halt or as either foot strikes the ground while marching at Quick time. When given from the halt, at the command MARCH, raise your forearms up to a horizontal position with your fingers and thumb closed, knuckles out, and step off with your left foot. Continue to march at the 180 steps per minute cadence until further instructed. When marching at Quick time, at the command MARCH, take one more step at Quick time and step off with your trailing foot at Double time in the same manner as previously instructed. The only movements that can be executed at Double time are Halt, Quick time, Column Right/Left, and Column Half Right/Left. c. Hand Salute and Present Arms Present, ARMS is mostly used to salute the flag and is a one-count movement given only at the position of attention. To execute this command, raise the right arm and bend at the elbow. The fingers of the right hand should touch the eyebrow, or if glasses are being worn the rim of the glasses, or if a cap or hat is being worn, the brim of the hat (if both glasses and a cap are worn, touch the brim of the cap). The upper arm should be parallel to the ground, and the forearm, wrist, and right hand/fingers should form a straight line (i.e. no bending at joints). The elbow should be swung back so that it does not stick out in front of the body, but not so far that it is behind the body. To Order, ARMS (a one-count movement), simply lower the right arm smartly to your side and resume the position of Attention. There should be no slapping sounds when executing this command.