At 08:55 PM 1/13/2008, STAHLKE, HERBERT F wrote:
>DD,
>Or could "Attention!" be elliptical for "Stand at attention!" as "At
>ease!" is for "Stand at ease!"? The latter is still used, I believe.
>Herb
DD: As a command, it is used alone. The command for the second is "At
ease!" {Pronounced something like Huheez."} Of course the longer and
non-standard would be understood. Remember, "An officer's wish is a
command." Consider the order, "Rest!" It certainly is would not be
given as, "Stand at rest." Of course military language is not high standard.
To join or leave this LISTSERV list, please visit the list's web interface at:
http://listserv.muohio.edu/archives/ateg.html
and select "Join or leave the list"
Visit ATEG's web site at http://ateg.org/