why is at ease called when an nco enters a room?

Question

where can i reference it

Answer 1

Technically it is only supposed to be used for certain NCO's on certain occasions, ie:
1SG arrives at the Company for the first time in the day/leaves the Company at the end of the day.

CSM arrives at the Battalion for the first time in the day/leaves the Battalion at the end of the day. Or if CSM makes a visit to your Company.

1SG or CSM enters a room not in the Company/Battalion area respectively.

Or when conducting an inspection of your room.


This is taken from FM 3-21.5 Drill and Ceremonies:

7-19. IN-QUARTERS (STAND BY) INSPECTION
When the platoon sergeant wants to conduct an in-quarters inspection, he uses the following procedures:
a. The squad members are positioned on line with their equipment or as near it as possible. The squad leader positions himself in the path of the inspector at a point near his area of responsibility. At the approach of the inspector, the squad leader commands, Squad, ATTENTION, and reports, “Sergeant, the platoon is prepared for inspection.”
NOTE: When the situation dictates, the squad leader may report to the inspector outside of the quarters. A designated individual commands the members to ATTENTION as the inspector enters the area.
b. The squad leader then guides the inspector along a route dictated by the physical arrangement of the personnel and equipment. Upon entering the area, the highest ranking soldier present commands AT EASE. As the inspector approaches each individual or his equipment, the individual automatically assumes the Position of Attention. When the inspector has moved to the next man, the last man inspected resumes the position of At Ease. As the inspector begins to exit the area after completing the inspection, CARRY ON is commanded.

Answer 2

In the military, "At Ease" means a certain position, less rigid than standing at Attention. It also means that you do not talk when you are at attention. "At Rest" is similar, except when you are at rest, you can talk.

Other than in basic training a room is not called to attention or at ease when an NCO enters the room. In some situations, it might happen if a commissioned office walks in.

My experience was in the Air Force which is probably more democratic and less rank-happy than some other branches of the military. I eventually became an NCO (Staff Sgt). My job was not a supervisory role

Answer 3

Well, the question has no basis in fact. The command 'at ease' is used to command service people to a particular state of attention. (There is attention, parade rest, rest, and at ease.)

An NCO (non-commissioned officer) rank does not demand that the service person comes to attention in the first place. (During training, recruits are trained in the courtesies by NCOs, so they do come to attention at the NCO's command.)

The call to come to attention is generally done when one worthy of that show of respect comes into the area: an officer, a warrant officer, someone carrying an American flag, an elected official, etc.

Answer 4

This is acknowledged as Military Courtesy to higher ranking Non Commissioned Officers E9
Command Sergeant Majors, but is usually not done unless there is an officer with the NCO, then the first person seeing the officer will say ATTENTION! http://www.goarmy.com
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Answer 5

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Answer 6

R E S P E C T. Aretha Franklin did not invent it.

SSG US Army 73-82
works pretty good as a warning to look busy too!

Answer 7

Attention On Deck is called for field grade officers and higher. You are to remain at attention until that officer gives the command 'At Ease'

Answer 8

At ease is not called for all NCO's just for 1SG and above just a sign of respect for the Senior NCO.

Answer 9

To show respect. It can probably be found in the AR or FM that covers military customs and courtesies. Not sure what number it is.

Answer 10

respect