What is the proper response by an officer when a room/building is called to attention?

LTC Paul Mullins — Wed, 23 Jul 2014 22:42:00 -0400

I know that the most common (and I was always told it was an incorrect one, we were not in the British Army) is, "Carry on."

Basic and PLDC were a long time ago, but I thought the proper response was either, "As you were" or "At ease."

And yes, I did try looking it up in Customs and Courtesies, Drill and Ceremonies, and of course Google. No luck so far.

Response by LTC Paul Labrador made Jul 23 at 2014 11:00 PM

LTC Paul Labrador — Wed, 23 Jul 2014 23:00:03 -0400

I've always been under the impression that "Carry On" and "As You Were" were both appropriate if you were merely walking through. "At ease" if you were going to stay and address them.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 24 at 2014 12:21 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 24 Jul 2014 00:21:02 -0400

I have a similar but not completely related question. As an officer, I've been in situations in which a larger area or building was called to "At ease" when a CSM or 1SG walked in. What is my response?

Response by COL Vincent Stoneking made Jul 24 at 2014 1:56 AM

COL Vincent Stoneking — Thu, 24 Jul 2014 01:56:44 -0400

Carry on.

Response by SSG(P) James S. made Jul 30 at 2014 2:50 PM

SSG(P) James S. — Wed, 30 Jul 2014 14:50:14 -0400

Great topic Sir,

I would find out who told you it was incorrect and have them show you in the regulations and/or SOP. If you outrank them it only matters what you say, so I will just carry on but love these discussions.

Response by CDR Thomas Gatliffe made Jul 31 at 2014 11:49 AM

CDR Thomas Gatliffe — Thu, 31 Jul 2014 11:49:28 -0400

I always used "As you were" to basically say "continue with whatever task you were engaged in when I entered" when coming into an active work space. I would say "stand at ease" if I was there to pass on information or address them in some direct way.

Response by COL Mike Walton made Apr 2 at 2019 4:01 PM

COL Mike Walton — Tue, 02 Apr 2019 16:01:36 -0400

Unless one is delivering a message such as "Everyone to the street for accountability" or "Stand by the Commander" or my favorite, "Colonel Sanders" (we REALLY had a Colonel and his last name was Sanders!), the appropriate responses are "As you were", "At Ease", "Carry on" or "(element) Attention!"

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 4 at 2019 4:55 PM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 04 Apr 2019 16:55:56 -0400

Varies by service.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 2 at 2019 4:02 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 02 Aug 2019 16:02:01 -0400

I always have hated that. wastes time for everyone to have to stop working just to come to attention every time an officer comes in. I always try to preface my entry with a loud, "Entering at ease" so I don't disrupt workflow.

Response by MSgt Roger Lalik made Oct 31 at 2019 8:25 PM

MSgt Roger Lalik — Thu, 31 Oct 2019 20:25:39 -0400

Carry on or as you were. Depending on circumstances you may need to add an "I'll be an the area the rest of the day, or next 3 hours or what ever. This relieves the enlisted in that building/room of having to jump to attention every time you pass through to the coffee pot.

Response by Maj John Bell made Nov 1 at 2019 12:28 AM

Maj John Bell — Fri, 01 Nov 2019 00:28:12 -0400

Army custom may be different but in the Navy and Marine Corps, 25 years ago, "Service Etiquette" or "The Blue Jackets Manual" was our reference.
_"Carry on" or "As you were" means quietly go on about your business, pay no mind to the senior officer unless addressed by him/her or their party, except to make way if necessary.
_"At ease" is the same as on the parade deck. Don't move your right foot except to make way for the senior officer and his/her party, keep your mouth closed unless addressed by the senior officer or a member of his/her party, hands behind your back, focus on the senior officer.
_"Seats" means take a seat, mouth closed, focus on the senior officer, stand if addressed by the senior officer or a ranking member of his/her party.

Response by MAJ Ronnie Reams made Jun 20 at 2020 9:31 AM

MAJ Ronnie Reams — Sat, 20 Jun 2020 09:31:58 -0400

I remember back when that like you was was popular.

Response by SP6 Colon McBride made Oct 15 at 2020 12:08 AM

SP6 Colon McBride — Thu, 15 Oct 2020 00:08:57 -0400

SIMPLE......GO TO THE POSITION OF ATTENTION.........That only impresses on lower ranks the CORRECT action to take at this command by ANY rank. Only good sense. The reason for the command may because an officer coming in may be higher than yours. Also and probably more important...JUST COMMON COURTESY.

Response by CPT William Jones made Dec 14 at 2020 7:49 PM

CPT William Jones — Mon, 14 Dec 2020 19:49:37 -0500

I was an officer and any of those responses would not be wrong in my opinion. the reply is to show you heard and are returning the Call. If you said nothing they would be stuck until an officer entered the room that outranked you. I usually said Carry on. If it was a place i would be in and out I would say something like I will be in the area all day indicating the room did not need to be called to attention every time i entered.

Response by SP6 Colon McBride made Dec 19 at 2020 11:17 AM

SP6 Colon McBride — Sat, 19 Dec 2020 11:17:06 -0500

I believe that the response was "Carry On" UNLESS THERE WAS SOME SPECIFIC REASON THE OFFICER WAS THERE. It would seem to me that that response would only be because of the respect factor toward an officer and the personnel training he interrupted.

Response by Lt Col Jim Coe made Mar 27 at 2021 10:23 AM

Lt Col Jim Coe — Sat, 27 Mar 2021 10:23:14 -0400

I used “carry on” mostly. Depending on the situation, I said something like, “thanks, sit down.” Sometimes, “at ease.”

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 27 at 2021 2:20 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 27 Mar 2021 14:20:22 -0400

If I was an officer, I wouldn't say anything and see how long they stand there at attention just to mess with them. Humor boosts morale, haha.

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Mar 27 at 2021 4:25 PM

SFC Michael Hasbun — Sat, 27 Mar 2021 16:25:18 -0400

"RISE! RISE AND BASK IN MY GLORY!"

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