order arms

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order arms

The soldier stands at order arms during the ceremony.

Definition

Noun: A command or a drill position in military manual of arms where a rifle is held vertically, with its butt resting on the ground by the soldier's right foot and the barrel facing upwards.

Usage

This term is used almost exclusively in a military context. It functions as a command to assume the described position or as the name of the position itself. - The command "order arms" is given to return the rifle to a resting, vertical position from other drill stances like "present arms" or "shoulder arms." - The position "order arms" is the default, at-ease stance for a soldier carrying a rifle during ceremonies or drill.

Examples
  • The sergeant major barked the command, "Order arms!" and the company returned their rifles to their sides in unison.
  • The soldiers stood at order arms for the duration of the general's speech.
  • From the position of present arms, the next command in the sequence is typically "order arms."
Advanced Usage
  • As a Command Verb Phrase: While "order arms" is a set noun phrase for the position, the words can function as an imperative command. For example: "The drill instructor ordered them to order arms."
  • Historical/Ceremonial Context: This position and command are most commonly associated with formal military parades, change of command ceremonies, and funerals involving honor guards.
Variants and Related Words
  • Manual of Arms: The official term for the standardized procedures for handling and drilling with a rifle.
  • Present Arms: A position/command where the rifle is held vertically in front of the body as a salute.
  • Shoulder Arms: A position/command where the rifle is resting vertically against the shoulder.
  • Port Arms: A position/command where the rifle is held diagonally across the chest, typically for ready movement.
Synonyms
  • Stand at ease (with arms): This describes the purpose of the position but is not a direct synonym for the command.
  • Rest position (for rifle): A descriptive term for the stance.
Related Phrases
  • "At the order": A phrase describing a soldier standing in or moving while maintaining the order arms position.
    • The guard marched at the order along the perimeter of the monument.
order arms

The soldier stands at order arms during the ceremony.

Noun
  1. a position in the manual of arms; the rifle is held vertically on the right side with the butt on the ground; often used as a command