Mess partner (anag) — military drill command (7,4)

I believe the answer is:

present arms

(Other definitions for present arms that I've seen before include "order needed" , "Raise a weapon in salute" , "Military drill command" , "Hold rifle vertically as a salute" , "offer to restore Venus de Milo?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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