What are some examples of combined commands?

The concept of combined commands refers to commands that organize and move troops while maintaining their alignment and readiness. The choice of commands that represents combined commands serves to facilitate the transition of a unit from one state of formation to another or establishes a position for soldiers that is still tactical in nature.

"At ease," "Fall in," and "Rest" are all commands that fall under this category. They direct troops to modify their posture or formation while maintaining readiness. For example, "At ease" allows soldiers to relax while remaining alert, "Fall in" instructs them to assemble in formation, and "Rest" permits them to relax further without losing their state of readiness.

The other choices, while they are all legitimate commands, do not represent combined commands in the same way. They typically focus on either executing a specific movement (like "Forward march" or "Halt") or involve weapon handling commands (like "Slope arms" or "Present arms"), which do not inherently involve a transition in formation or posture that requires the cohesive management of a group’s readiness in the same manner.