Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois Honor Guard

 

Position of Attention

Position of Attention- Feet must form a 45 degree angle, with heels touching.  Your legs must
be straight, but not stiff, body erect.  Locking your knees may cause you to pass out.  Your hips
and shoulders should be parallel with the ground.  Your arms will hang straight down alongside
your body, with your cupped palms facing leg and fingertips touching side of leg.  Thumbs will
rest on first joint of your index finger and along the seam of the pants or skirt.  Your head and eyes
will be looking straight ahead.  Silence and immobility are required.  See figure below.