Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
order-arms
noun
/ˈɔːrdər ɑːrmz/
Definition
A position in which a soldier stands at ease with the rifle held at the side.
Examples
- The sergeant instructed the troops to take order-arms during the briefing.
- In parade practice, soldiers must master the transition to order-arms from other positions.
Meaning
This term refers to a specific stance that military personnel adopt when they are not in combat but need to maintain a formal posture.
Synonyms
- at ease
- rest position
- support arms
