Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois Honor Guard

 

Face to the Left (Right), Face to the Rear, Dress Right

Face to the Left (Right)- The preparatory command is "Left (Right)." The command of execution
is "Face."  The action taken on command of execution: the guard member raises right (left) heel and
left (right) toe slightly and pivots 90' to the left (right) on the left (right) heel and the ball of the right (left)
foot assisted by slight pressure on the ball of the right (left) foot.  Your legs are kept straight without
stiffness.  The upper portion of your body will be at the position of "Attention."  This completes count
one of the movement.  To complete count two of the movement, bring your right (left) foot straight in,
placing it smartly beside your left (right) foot.  Your heels will be on line and feet forming a 45' angle,
(position of attention).  There is no halt to the movement, it is done smoothly from the pivot through to
the position of attention. 

To Face to the Rear- The preparatory command is "About" and the command of execution is
"Face."  On the command of execution, place the ball of the right foot approximately one-half shoe
length behind and slightly to the left of your left foot.  Shift your weight to the ball of your right foot and
heel of your left foot.  Your legs will be straight, but not stiff.  This completes count one of the movement.
To complete count two of the movement, pivot 180' to the right on the ball of your right foot and the heel
of your left foot.  Keep the upper portion of your body at the position of attention.  Your entire body
will be at the position of attention without adjustment when the movement is completed.  There is no halt
in the movement, but it is done smoothly from the position of attention to facing 180' in the opposite direction.

Dress Right, Dress (At Close Interval) With Command Ready, Front (Used in Mass Drill)-  The
preparatory commands are "At Close Interval, Dress Right," and "Ready." The command of
execution is "Dress" and "Front."  On the command of execution "Dress" of "Dress Right,
Dress"
each member (except members of first squad) raises the left hand so that the heel of the hand
rests on the left hip, fingers extended and joined, thumb along forefinger, fingertips pointing to the ground,
elbow pointing straight away from your side.  At the same time, the left hand is being raised, each guard
member (except members of the eighth squad) will snap their head and eyes 45' to the right.  Take small
steps to adjust your position so that your right arm is touching the extended elbow of the person on your
right.  Check your position for proper dress with the person on your right.  All members of the flight (if
someone is in front of them) will cover (without turning your head) on the guard member in front of you.
Your elbow may or may not touch the arm of the member to your left.  Place your extended elbow behind
the arm of the member on the left if necessary.  As soon as proper dress, cover, and interval is obtained,
hold this position until receiving command of "Ready, Front."  On the command of execution "Front"
snap left arm straight down to your side cupping hand and at the same time snap head and eyes back to
the front.  At this point, your body will be back to the position of attention.  See figure below:

To Align the Detail, At Normal Interval- "Dress Right" and "Ready" are the preparatory commands
and "Dress" and "Front" are the commands of execution.  On the command of execution "Dress" of
"Dress Right, Dress" each member (except last member in each squad) extends the left arm laterally at
the shoulder height, with palm of hand down, fingers extended and joined, thumb along the forefinger.  At the
same time the left arm is being raised, each member (except second, third, and fourth squad leaders) turns
his/her head (with snap) 45' to the right.  Take small steps to adjust your position so the right shoulder is
touching the extended fingertips of the person on the right.  Check your position for proper dress with the
person on your right.  Members of the second, third, and fourth squad will cover (without turning head) on
the first squad.  Fingertips may or may not touch the shoulder of the member to the left.  If necessary, place
extended hand behind the shoulder of the guard member on the left.  As soon as proper dress, cover, and
interval are obtained, hold your position until receiving the command of "Ready, Front."  On the command
of execution "Front" snap your left arm straight down to your side, cupping your hand without slapping
your side.  At the same time, snap your head and eyes back to the front.  At this point your body will be
back at the position of attention.  See figure below: