the command in most branches of the US Armed Forces usually precedes "front leaning rest position, move!"

for those uninitiated, the leaning rest is the formal name for push-up position.

so, this command is when you know you're fucked.
DS: Why were you late, Private?
PFC: Sergeant, I wa-
DS: NO EXCUSES, PRIVATE! (In command-calling voice:) HALF RIGHT, FACE!
PFC, MENTALLY: haha. I'm boned.
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When you fuck up in front of drill sergeants, you move in the command of execution which is move enemy you're in the half right face you'll more than likely go into the front leaning rest position
*the whole platoon talking loud*
Drill sergeant: SHUT THE FUCK UP DELTA! You know what too easy, HALF RIGHT FACE!!! Front leaning rest position move!!
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You're in for a smoke session You know you fucked up when you hear this. Usually followed by "Front Leaning Rest Position, Move!" Or anoth
*The Company talking aloud and moving around in formation*

Drill Sergeant: DELTA COMPANY! Why are we talking and moving in the formation? Don't worry I'll fix it! Company ah-TENN-hutt! Half Right Face! Front Leaning Rest position, move! In Cadence!

Company: In Cadence!

Drill Sergeant: Exercise! One Two Three! One Two Three! One Two Three! ONE TWO THREE!
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