the completion of each
movement--full control is retained over the arms; the hands should not
be allowed to slap against the sides audibly.

It is not difficult to acquire a certain amount of accuracy in this
position, but one of the easiest ways of getting men to assume it
properly is to tell them to "push their necks back." This seems more
effective than to speak of holding the chin in with the head erect, or
anything of that kind. If a man stands naturally and then forces the
back of his neck back against his collar, he comes into very nearly the
desired position of "Attention," so far as his head and neck are
concerned.

The shoulders should be rolled a little downward and back, for that is
the sensation which comes when one speaks of the shoulders being square.
The chest should be arched and the abdomen drawn in somewhat. The effect
is that of a man standing erect and feeling himself a little taller than
usual.

Hips: The hands are placed on the hips, with shoulders, elbows and
thumbs well back. (See Fig. 2.) The position of "Hips" is that of
"Attention" with the hands placed on the hips, the fingers forward and
the thumbs back, at the same time keeping the shoulders and elbows well
back.

Head: The hands are placed behind the neck, index finger-tips just
touching and elbows forced back. (See Fig. 3.)

[Illustration: FIG. 3.--HEAD

In the position called "Head" the body is still in the position of
"Attention," the neck pushed well back, the fingers and the hands just
touching behind the neck, and the elbows not allowed to push forward but
kept as far back as the shoulders.]

In the position called "Head" the body is still in the position of
"Attention," the neck pushed well back, the fingers and the hands just
touching behind the neck, and the elbows not allowed to push forward but
kept as far back as the shoulders.

Speed Test: The above three exercises, "Hands, Hips, Head," should be
executed but a few times each, being preparatory to the "Speed Test."
For this the pupil should concentrate his thought on running through the
above set as rapidly as possible, at the same time making each position
correct.

HEALTH MAXIMS

Success comes from service.

Don't make excuses. Make good.

If you feel tired, remember so does the other man.

After a hearty meal, stand up straight for fifteen minutes.

Your squad is only as good as the poorer ones. Don't be one of those.

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