not be tolerated. Is this understood?"
> (Soldiers
Respond)
> From
the time you departed the MEPS station, you were considered a mature, responsible adult, A Soldier. You will
be addressed as "Soldier," "Warrior," or by your rank and last name. Here on FT ______________, you will be treated
with dignity and respect and in return I will insist that you will treat me with the same dignity and respect. "Is this
understood?" (Soldiers Respond)
>
> (This
is where the Soldierization process begins)
> "Soldiers,
at this time I will now talk you into the position of parade rest."
> Move
the left foot about 10 inches to the left of the right foot. Keep the legs straight without locking the knees, resting
the weight of the body equally on the heels and balls of the feet. Simultaneously, place the hands at the small of the
back and centered on the belt. Keep the fingers of both hands extended and joined, interlocking the thumbs so that the
palm of the right hand is outward (Hold your hand so they can see). Keep the head and eyes straight to the front.
Remain silent and do not move unless otherwise directed.
> This
is the position of Parade rest, this is the position you will be in as you talk to cadre members. Cadre members are
identified by a distinctive shoulder patch on their left shoulder and wear a variety of rank that you will learn in the
next few days. Drill Sergeants are identified by their distinctive head gear. You will have most of your contact with
your Drill Sergeants. Soldiers, disrespect is not tolerated while you are here. Disrespect may be verbal and nonverbal
such as rolling of the eyes, smacking of the lips, sucking of breath or heavy exhaling. Soldiers, while you are here at
FT_____________, you will have a battle buddy; this means that you should never be alone. Everywhere you go, you
are required to move with a battle buddy of the same gender. Is that understood?" (Soldiers respond).
>
> At
this time, you will:
> 1.
Pull your pants up, and tuck in your shirt.
> 2.
Remove all headgear.
> 3.
Take out all gum and candy in your mouth to include tobacco products (or depending on locations, deposit these
items in the trashcan as you enter the building).
> 4.
Take off all necklaces which do not pertain to religion.
> 5.
Take out all tongue rings, earrings, and nose rings. If you have on belly rings, wait until you go into the amnesty
room to take that item off.
> 6.
Take off all watches that are not black/olive drab, brown, gold, silver or metallic in color.
> 7.
Take off all bracelets at this time with the exception of a medical warning bracelet.
> 8.
Take off all rings with the exception of a wedding ring.
>
> (The
Drill Sergeant now can move the group into the building or continue with other functions and may be a good
time to let the Soldiers use the latrines.)
>
>
>
>