A7. Position of Attention

• Attention. The position of attention is assumed when any enlisted Cadet is talking to an officer, or when any Officer is talking to a senior officer.  The attention position should be maintained until relieved with an “at ease”, “as you were”, “at rest” or similar statement.
• At Ease.  Enlisted Cadets assume this position when addressing all noncommissioned officers or when noncommissioned officers address noncommissioned officers of superior rank.

When some superior walks in, call the room to:

• “Room, Attention”-If an officer walks into the room and you are the first person to see him or her. If there is already an officer in the room, only call it to attention if the new officer out-ranks the officer already in the room. Remain at attention until relieved with an “at ease”, “as you were”, “at rest”, “carry on” or similar statement.
• “Room, At Ease”- When an NCO of superior rank enters the room, the first cadet to recognize the NCO calls the room to "At ease." Remain at ease until relieved. 
• Nothing- When an officer, higher in rank than those present, enters a classroom, recreation area, or dining facility where people are working, eating, or playing, the group is not required to stand at attention. The officer should be greeted by the person in charge.  During Mess, the command “At Ease” may be given, however you should remain seated, stay silent, and continue eating.  Leaders, under normal circumstances, do not want to interrupt limited meal time.