When Soldiers are training in formations, Soldiers assume the proper starting position for each exercise on the command, “STARTING POSITION, MOVE.”
When conducting exercises, leaders command Soldiers to return to the Position of Attention from the final position of the exercise.
Moving in and out of these positions challenges mobility and gives Soldiers and their H2F leaders information that they in turn can use to improve physical readiness.
See figure 2-1 for all the positions.
SQUAT
The Squat position is a transitional position reached when moving to and from the ground.
It promotes flexibility in the spine, hips, knees, and ankles in preparation for controlled movement to the ground.
Learn more about the Squat position.
FRONT LEANING REST
The Front Leaning Rest promotes stability in the shoulders, trunk, and hips in preparation for controlled movement to the ground.
The Front Leaning Rest is the resting position for the Hand-Release Push-Up in the AFT.
Soldiers use this position to train their body’s transition to and from the ground.
Learn more about the Front Leaning Rest.
SIX-POINT STANCE
The Six-Point Stance is a modified position for the Front Leaning Rest.
From the Front Leaning Rest, assume the Six-Point Stance by dropping the knees to the ground and pointing the toes to the rear.
Learn more about the Six-Point Stance.
STRADDLE STANCE
The Straddle Stance is the preparatory position for many physical readiness training exercises.
Assume the Straddle Stance by standing with the feet directed ahead and shoulder-width apart.
Learn more about the Straddle Stance.
FORWARD LEANING STANCE
The Forward Leaning Stance is the preparatory position for the High Jumper exercise.
Assume the Forward Leaning Stance by standing with the feet straight ahead and aligned beneath the shoulders.
Learn more about the Forward Leaning Stance.
PRONE
The Prone position is the starting position for the Hand-Release Push-Up and for transitioning to and from the ground.
Assume the Prone position by lowering the body to the ground from the Front Leaning Rest position.
Learn more about the Prone position.
SUPINE
The Supine position is the transition position for certain exercises conducted on the ground.
Movement into and out of the Supine position is a skill required for conducting supine exercises on the ground and for hands-free movement from the ground.
Learn more about the Supine position.
HALF-KNEELING
From the Straddle Stance, move one foot to the rear while slowly lowering the body until the rear knee touches the ground.
This is the Half-Kneeling position.
Learn more about the Half-Kneeling position.
SITTING
The Sitting position is the transition position for certain exercises conducted on the ground.
Assume the Sitting position from the Half-Kneeling position by sweeping the rear leg under the body while sitting back onto the buttocks.
Learn more about the Sitting position.
