MCRD Parris Island: Drill Manual

T he Regimental Commander is responsible for ensuring close order drill training is properly conducted. The effectiveness of this training will be monitored through scheduled periods of close order drill, parades and ceremonies and the drill evaluations of each recruit series. Battalion Commanders are responsible for ensuring close order drill training is properly conducted within their respective battalions. Close Order Drill within the recruit training environment will be supervised, graded and monitored by the Regimental Drill Master in consonance with Drill Instructors working with Recruit platoons and DI School Instructors working with students. In addition, selected periods of instruction will be evaluated by assigned monitors. Below depicts the Marine Corps' official drill manual:





CLOSE ORDER DRILL MANUAL

CONTENTS

CHAPTER INTRODUCTION



0001. CONDUCT OF DRILL

1. Training recruits in close order drill is an important duty. From the beginning of his career, each Drill Instructor (DI) should take pride in being considered a proficient DI. If he knows the drill regulations and how to teach, he will soon be known as such, and will gain the respect and confidence of those he commands.

2. When the DI corrects a movement, the individual or platoon will immediately be required to repeat the movement properly. Recruits will be reprimanded only as a last resort.

3. The new DI in the platoon will be given the opportunity to teach drill to the platoon. The opportunity to teach drill will increase his confidence and give him experience. Before a drill period, the DI will thoroughly study the movements to be taught. The Senior Drill Instructor (SDI) will monitor the period of instruction to ensure the movements were taught thoroughly and correctly.

4. The DI will briefly explain and demonstrate each new movement prior to its execution by recruits. Drill movements will be divided into individual motions for instruction. Movements with counts will be divided into counts for instruction. Immediately after the DI's explanation and demonstration, the recruits will execute the movement by the numbers. When drill is executed by the numbers, the first motion is made on the command of execution. Subsequent motions are made in proper order on the commands TWO, THREE, FOUR; the number of counts depending upon the number of motions in the movement. To use this method the command, "By-the-Numbers," precedes the preparatory command. The DI from the team will check each recruit's position for correctness before commanding the next higher number. Recruits are required to execute the movements unassisted. Each position or movement must be thoroughly understood before another is attempted. Recruits will execute the movement by-the-numbers until they understand the counts and all the requirements of the movement.

5. Recruits who learn slowly will receive remedial instruction in drill from the Platoon DI.

6. All drill movements are executed smartly and with snap. In drill, to execute a movement smartly and with snap means to execute it briskly, with precision. Movements in drill will make a slight sound, however, no attempt to gain excessive noise will be made.

7. The DI is an example to his recruits. When conducting close order drill, the recruit often observes his DI and tries to be like him. For this reason the DI will maintain proper bearing at all times when in command of or assisting in the correction of recruit movements. To give commands the DI will assume the position of attention. After giving the command, he may look around to observe the platoon or move to another position to make corrections. He must retain proper bearing throughout the drill period.

8. The command AS YOU WERE, cancels a movement or order started but not completed. If the movement is completed, an appropriate command will be given to place the recruits back to their former position. For example, if the command trail arms was given and the recruits finished executing the movement, the command to get the recruits back to their original position would be order arms. The phrases, "Get Back" and "Square it Away" are not commands and will not be used.

0002. GENERAL DRILL INFORMATION

1. Close order drill is recognized as one of the main methods employed in changing recruits into highly disciplined Marines. Every recruit leaving Recruit Training Regiment (RTR) will be proficient in close order drill.

2. The optimum length of a drill period is two hours. After the second hour, interest and attention will lag and the instruction will become both inefficient and unproductive. If more than two hours of drill are scheduled during a day, the drill will not be continuous. At least one hour of non-drill related training will be conducted after every two hours of drill.

3. The preferred locations for drill are the Depot main parade deck, the 3d Battalion and 4th Battalion parade decks. This does not prohibit the DI from conducting limited drill while marching to and from different activities. There are also times when a platoon may have a few minutes to spare while waiting for an activity to start. Under these conditions, time will be utilized gainfully. Therefore, drill may be conducted under the above circumstances.

4. During a recruit's initial training, very little space is required for drill instruction. While teaching facing movements, the concrete aprons adjacent to the permanent barracks may be utilized. However, the wash rack and clothes line areas of these buildings will not be used. Also, during inclement weather the interior of the permanent barracks may be used to teach those movements.

5. The spirit and intent of the regimental drill policy is:

a. Drill instruction will be progressive.

b. Drill instruction will be continuous throughout the entire recruit training cycle.

c. Drill will be conducted in highly visible areas that are often frequented by regimental supervisory personnel.



6. The Regimental Drill Master will assist in standardizing drill throughout the Regiment. If any questions arise about drill or any advice is needed by a battalion, his assistance will be requested. The Regimental S-3 Officer will make the Drill Master available, whenever possible, for monitoring drill periods as well as final drill evaluations.

0003. GENERAL INFORMATION

1. PURPOSE OF DRILL . A commander uses drill to:

a. Move his unit from one place to another in a standard, orderly manner, while maintaining the best appearance possible.

b. Teach discipline by instilling habits of precision and automatic response to orders.

c. Increase the confidence of his junior officers and of his noncommissioned officers through the exercise of command, when they give proper commands and control drilling troops.

d. Enhance morale by developing team spirit.

e. Give troops an opportunity to handle individual weapons.

2. Definitions

a. General . The DI will thoroughly acquaint himself with common drill terms and their meanings, as well as present this information to his recruits in their phases of drill instruction.

b. Drill Terms

(1) Element. An individual, squad, section, platoon, company, or other unit which is part of a larger unit.

(2) Formation. Arrangement of elements of a unit in line, in column, or in any other prescribed manner.

(3) Line. A formation in which the elements are abreast, except that a section or platoon is in line when its squads are in line and one behind the other.

(4) Rank. A line of men or vehicles placed side by side.

(5) Column. A formation in which elements are placed one behind the other, except that a section or platoon is in column when its squads are in column and abreast.

(6) File. A single column of men or vehicles one behind the other.

(7) Flank. The right or left extremity of a unit either in line or in column. The element on the extreme right or left of the line. A direction at a right angle to the direction an element of a formation is facing.

(8) Depth. The space from head to rear of an element or a formation. The depth of a man is considered to be 12 inches.

(9) Front. The space occupied by an element or a formation, measured from one flank to the other. The front of a man is considered to be 22 inches.

(10) Distance. Space between elements in the direction of depth. Between individuals, the space between your chest and the man to the front. Between vehicles, the space between the front end of a vehicle and the rear of the vehicle to its front. Between troops in formation (either on foot, mounted, or in vehicles), the space from the front of the rear unit to the rear of the unit in front. Platoon commanders, guides, and others whose positions in a formation are 40 inches from a rank are, themselves, considered a rank. Otherwise, commanders and those with them are not considered in measuring distance between units. The color guard is not considered in measuring distance between subdivisions of the unit with which it is posted. In troop formations the distance between ranks is 40 inches.

(11) Interval. The lateral space between elements on the same line. Interval is measured between individuals from shoulder to shoulder. It is measured between elements other than individuals and between formations from flank to flank. Unit commanders and those with them are not considered in measuring interval between elements of the unit with which it is posted. Normal interval between individuals is one arms length. Close interval is the horizontal distance between the shoulder and elbow when the left hand is placed on the left hip. Close Interval between individuals is approximately four inches.

(12) Alignment. The dressing of several elements on a straight line.

(13) Base. The element on which a movement is regulated.

(14) Guide. The individual (base) upon whom a formation, or elements thereof, regulates its march. To guide: to regulate interval, direction, alignment, or cadence on a base file (right, left or center).

(15) Point of rest. The point toward which all elements of a unit establish their dress or alignment.

(16) Center. The middle point or element of a unit or the left center element for an even number of elements.

(17) Head. The leading element of a column.

(18) Pace. The length of a full step in quick time, 30 inches.

(19) Step. The distance from heel to heel between the feet of a marching man. The half step and back step are 15 inches. The right and left steps are 12 inches. The steps in quick and double time are 30 and 36 inches, respectively.

(20) Cadence. A rhythmic rate of march at a uniform step.

(21) Quick time. Cadence at 120 steps (12, 15, or 30 inches in length) per minute. It is the normal cadence for drill and ceremonies.

(22) Double time. Cadence at 180 steps (36 inches in length) per minute.

(23) Slow time. Cadence at 60 steps per minute. Used for funerals only.

(24) Left (Right). Extreme left (right) element or edge of a body of troops.

(25) Mass formation. The formation of a company or larger unit in which the major elements are in column at close interval and abreast at close interval.

(26) Parade sling. The rifle will have a parade sling for all movements except for Stack Arms and Sling Arms. The rifle sling will be as tight as possible on the left hand side of the pistol grip near the selector. The upper sling keeper will be positioned so the sling does not dangle.

(27) Extended mass formation. The formation of a company or larger unit in which the major elements are in column at close or normal interval and abreast at a specified interval greater than normal interval.

(28) Piece. An individual firearm such as a rifle, carbine, or automatic rifle.

(29) Snap. In commands or signals, the quality that inspires immediate response. In drill, the immediate and smart execution of a movement.



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3. DRILL INSTRUCTOR QUALITIES



a. The role of the DI is an important duty. He must have pride in his ability and efficiency in teaching drill. It is not enough just to know the drill regulations, but he MUST be able to explain these regulations to recruits in a manner which will be understood by the recruit.



b. In addition, the DI must:

(1) Follow regulations strictly, as an example to the recruits under his instruction.

(2) Have ENERGY, PATIENCE, and SPIRIT.

(3) Display military neatness and bearing.

(4) Watch all recruits closely and constantly, IMMEDIATELY correcting any and all mistakes noted.

c. When the DI corrects a movement, the individual or unit should IMMEDIATELY be required to repeat the movement properly.

d. Before a drill period, the DI should thoroughly study the movements to be executed.

e. The DI's post is that of the commander. He may place himself where he can best control and observe his unit, to ensure proper performance.

f. The basic instruction group for drill is the SQUAD; the basic group for conduct of drill is the PLATOON; and the basic group for inspections is the COMPANY.

4. COMMANDS AND THE COMMAND VOICE

a. Types of Commands

(1) Preparatory command. Indicates a movement is to be executed.

(2) Command of execution. Causes the desired movement to be executed.

(3) Commands given without inflection. Have no preparatory command and are considered commands of execution.

(4) Supplementary commands. Are commands given by subordinates during the execution of platoon movements.

b. The only position for giving commands is the position of attention while facing the unit being commanded.



c. Command Voice

(1) GOOD POSTURE, PROPER BREATHING, and the correct use of the throat and mouth muscles help develop a commander's voice.

(2) PROJECTING THE VOICE enables one to be heard at a maximum range without undue strain. Good exercises are:



(a) Yawning to get the feel of the open mouth and throat.

(b) Counting and saying the vowel sounds "oh" and "ah" in a full, firm voice.

(c) Giving commands in a uniform cadence, prolonging each syllable.

(d) When practicing, stand erect, keep the mouth open wide, and relax the throat.

(3) Develop the diaphragm to give commands properly.

(4) Allow the throat, nose, and mouth to act as amplifiers, with the sounds coming from the diaphragm.

(a) Relax the throat.

(b) Lower jaw and lips should be loose.

(c) Mouth opened wide.

(d) Vowel sound prolonged (a, e, i, o, and u).

(e) Consonants (letters other than vowels) should be curt and sharply cut off.

(5) Inflection is the rise and fall in pitch, the tone changes of the voice.

(a) Preparatory commands are delivered with rising inflection.

(b) Commands of execution are delivered in a sharper and higher pitch than the last tone of the preparatory command. It must have SNAP, ending like the crack of a whip.

(c) Commands given without inflection (such as FALL IN, AT EASE, REST) are given in the uniform high pitch and loudness of a command of execution.

(d) The command, AS YOU WERE cancels a movement or order started but not completed. At this command, troops should resume their former positions.

CHAPTER 1 INDIVIDUAL MOVEMENTS WITHOUT ARMS



GENERAL 1000 POSITION OF ATTENTION 1001 RESTS 1002 HALT 1003 EYES RIGHT/LEFT 1004 HAND SALUTE 1005 FACINGS 1006 QUICK TIME 1007 DOUBLE TIME 1008 MARK TIME 1009 DOUBLE TIME IN PLACE 1010 HALF STEP 1011 BACK STEP 1012 SIDE STEP 1013 FACE TO THE LEFT (RIGHT) IN MARCHING 1014 CHANGE STEP 1015 FACE TO THE REAR IN MARCHING 1016 TO MARCH AT REST 1017

1000. GENERAL

1. The introduction and summary to each movement will contain certain required information. "P.C.W.C." is prescribed for purposes of brevity and clarity:

(P) Purpose of the movement.

(C) Number of counts involved in its execution.

(W) When the movement may be executed.

(C) Commands to cause the movement to be executed.

NOTE: Commands will be broken down by (1) stating what the command is; (2) stating what the preparatory command and the command of execution are; (3) giving the command in the appropriate voice.

2. Movements that can be executed both from the halt and while marching will be taught from the halt first.

3. Each movement will be explained and demonstrated in detail and then demonstrated as it is executed in cadence.

4. When executed from the halt, all steps in marching, except right step, begin with the left foot.

5. The DI indicates the proper cadence, when necessary, by counting cadence. The only movement that requires the DI to count cadence is side step.

6. Commands of execution are given as the foot on the side of the desired direction of march strikes the deck.

7. There will be a one count pause between the last syllable of the preparatory command and the command of execution. Larger units may require a longer pause. Commands from the halt are given at the cadence of quick time cadence.

8. Before explaining any individual movement, the instructor

must give the "P.C.W.C" for that movement.

a. Example . The movement I will explain and demonstrate is the position of attention.

b. Introduction

(1) P - Basic military position from which most other drill movements are executed.

(2) C - There are no counts involved in this movement.

However, there are seven steps in describing this movement.

(3) W - This movement is executed when halted at any position of rest or while marching at route step or at ease.

(4) C - The commands for this movement are ATTENTION or FALL IN. Attention is proceeded by a preparatory command that is designated by the size of the unit, such as squad, platoon, or company. For the purpose of my demonstration, I will use a squad. Fall In is a combined command given without rise or inflection of the voice. The command will sound like this: Squad, ATTENTION; FALL IN.

c. Body

(1) Explain and demonstrate the seven steps.

(2) After teaching the movement, the DI will cause his squad or himself to execute the movement in cadence. Give all commands, as commands.

d. Summary . Upon completing the movement the DI will summarize by restating the P.C.W.C.

1001. POSITION OF ATTENTION

1. (P) Basic military position from which most other drill movements are executed.

(C) No counts, however, there are seven steps in describing the position of attention.

(W) This movement is executed when halted, at any position of

rest, while marching, at route step or at ease.

(C) (Squad, Platoon or Company) ATTENTION; FALL IN.

2. Bring your left heel against the right.

3. Turn your feet out equally to form an angle of 45 degrees. Keep your heels on the same line and touching.

4. Your legs should be straight, but not stiff at the knees.

5. Keep your hips and shoulders level and your chest lifted.



6. Your arms should hang naturally, thumbs along the trouser seams, palms facing inward toward your legs, and fingers joined in their natural curl.

7. Keep your head and body erect. Look straight ahead. Keep your mouth closed and your chin pulled in slightly.

8. Stand still and do not talk.

9. On the Command FALL IN. You would assume your position in ranks at the position of attention.

1002. REST

1. (P) To give the troops a rest from the position of attention.

(C) Parade rest, at ease and rest are one (1) count movements. Fall Out is not a precision movement and it has no counts.

(W) Halted at attention.

(C) PARADE REST, AT EASE, REST, FALL OUT.

2. Parade Rest. Assume you are halted at attention and you receive the command, PARADE, REST. On the preparatory command PARADE, shift the weight of your body to the right leg without noticeable movement. On the command of execution REST and for the count of one, move the left foot smartly twelve inches to the left of the right foot (One). The twelve inches are measured from the inside of the right heel to the inside of the left heel. The heels remain on line. The legs remain straight without stiffness, allowing the body weight to rest equally on both legs. At the same time the left foot is moved, clasp the hands behind the back. The left hand is placed just below the belt, at the small of the back and the right hand is placed inside the left. The thumb of the right hand lightly grasps the thumb of the left hand. All the fingers are extended and joined and the palms are to the rear. The elbows will be in line with the body.

Silence and immobility are required. The only command you may receive while at parade rest is back to the position of attention, which is preceded by a preparatory command that is designated by the size of the unit such as squad, platoon or company. For the purpose of my demonstration I will use Squad. SQUAD, ATTENTION. On the command of execution, smartly bring the left heel against the right heel and at the same time drop the arms to the sides and assume the position of attention.

3. At Ease. Assume you are halted at attention and you receive the command, AT EASE. At the command AT EASE and for the count of one, the only requirement is that the right foot remains in place. You may move about and adjust equipment. Silence must be maintained. The only command you may receive while at ease is back to the position of attention, which is preceded by a preparatory command that is designated by the size of the unit such as squad, platoon or company. For the purpose of my demonstration, I will use Squad. On the preparatory command Squad, assume the position of parade rest. On the command of execution ATTENTION, smartly bring the left heel against the right heel, at the same time drop the arms to the sides and assume the position of attention. You may also be given this command when not in ranks. In this case it means cease talking but continue whatever you were doing before the command.

4. Rest . Assume you are halted at attention and you receive the command, REST. At the command REST and for the count of one, the only requirement is that your right foot remain in place. You may move about, adjust equipment, and talk in a low conversational tone. The only command you may receive while at rest is back to the position of attention, which is preceded by a preparatory command that is designated by the size of the unit such as squad, platoon or company. For the purpose of my demonstration, I will use Squad. On the preparatory command Squad, assume the position of parade rest. On the command of execution ATTENTION, smartly bring the left heel against the right heel, at the same time drop the arms to the sides and assume the position of attention.

5. Fall Out. Assume you are halted at attention and you receive the command, FALL OUT. On the command FALL OUT, you will leave your position in ranks. You will go to a predesignated area or remain in the immediate vicinity. The only command you may receive from fall out is FALL IN. On the command FALL IN, you will resume your position in ranks at the position of attention.

1003. HALT

1. (P) To halt the unit.

(C) Quick time - 2 counts. Double time - 3 counts.

(W) Quick time, double time, mark time, half step, back step, and double time in place.

(C) Squad, Platoon or Company HALT. (Preparatory commands are designated by the size of the unit).

2. To Halt While Marching Forward at Quick Time Cadence. Assume you are marching forward at quick time and you receive the command, Squad, HALT. The command of execution may be given as either foot strikes the deck. For the purpose of my demon- stration, I will give the command as the right foot strikes the deck, Squad, HALT (Step). On the command of execution HALT, your next step and for the first count of HALT, you will take one more 30-inch step with the left foot (Step). Your next step and for the second count of halt, you would smartly bring your right heel against the left heel and assume the position of attention (Step). You will remain in this position until given another command.

3. To Halt While Marching Forward At Double Time Cadence. Assume you are marching forward at double time and you receive the command, SQUAD, HALT. The command of execution may be given as either foot strikes the deck. For the purpose of my demon- stration, I will give the command as the left foot strikes the deck, Squad, HALT (Step). On the command of execution HALT, your next step and for the first count of halt, would be one more 36-inch step to the front with your right foot (Step). Your next step and for the second count of halt, would be a 30-inch step to the front with your left foot decreasing the cadence and lowering the arms to the quick time position (Step). Your next step and for the third count of halt, you would smartly bring the right heel against the left heel and assume the position of attention (Step). You will remain in this position until given another command.

4. To Halt While Marking Time. Assume you are marking time and you receive the command, Squad, HALT. The command of execution may be given as either foot strikes the deck. For the purpose of my demonstration, I will give the command as the right foot strikes the deck, Squad, HALT (Step). On the command of exe- cution HALT, your next step and for the first count of halt, will be one more two-inch vertical step in place with the left foot (Step). Your next step and for the second count of halt will be a two-inch vertical step in place with the right foot, and smartly bring the right heel against the left heel, and assume the position of attention (Step). You will remain in this position until given another command.

5. To Halt While Double Timing In Place. Assume you are double timing in place and you receive the command, Squad, HALT. The command of execution may be given as either foot strikes the deck. For the purpose of my demonstration, I will give the command as the left foot strikes the deck, Squad, HALT (Step). On the command of execution HALT, your next step and for the first count of halt, will be one more six-inch vertical step in place with the right foot (Step). Your next step and for the second count of halt will be a two-inch vertical step in place with the left foot decreasing the cadence and lowering the arms to the quick time position (Step). Your next step and for the third count of halt, will be a two-inch vertical step in place with the right foot, bringing the right heel smartly against the left heel and assume the position of attention (Step). You will remain in this position until given another command.

6. To Halt While Marching Forward at a Half Step. Assume you are marching forward at a half step and you receive the command, Squad, HALT. The command of execution may be given as either foot strikes the deck. For the purpose of my demonstration, I will give the command as the right foot strikes the deck, Squad, HALT (Step). On the command of execution HALT, your next step and for the first count of halt, will be one more 15-inch step to the front with your left foot (Step). Your next step and for the second count of halt, you will smartly bring the right heel against the left heel and assume the position of attention (Step). You will remain in this position until given another command.

7. To Halt While Marching Backward at a Back Step. Assume you are marching backward at a back step and you receive the command Squad, HALT. The command of execution may be given as either foot strikes the deck. For the purpose of my demonstration, I will give the command as the right foot strikes the deck, Squad, HALT (Step). On the command of execution HALT, your next step and for the first count of halt, will be one more 15-inch step backward with your left foot (Step). Your next step and for the second count of halt, you will smartly bring the right heel against the left heel and assume the position of attention (Step). You will remain in this position until given another command.



1004. EYES RIGHT/LEFT

1. (P) Used as a courtesy to reviewing officers and dignitaries during parades and ceremonies.



(C) One Count.

(W) Halted at attention or marching at quick time.

(C) EYES RIGHT, READY FRONT; EYES LEFT, READY FRONT.

2. Eyes Right

a. At the Halt. Assume you are halted at attention. Upon the approach of the reviewing officer, the unit leader will command, EYES, RIGHT. On the command of execution RIGHT and for the count of one, all members of the formation, to include the platoon guide, will smartly turn their heads and eyes 45 degrees to the right. The shoulders remain square to the front. There is no command to terminate this movement. When the reviewing officer comes into your line of vision, you will follow his move- ment with your head and eyes until they are straight to the front. At this time, the movement is terminated and you will remain at the position of attention.

b. On the March. Assume you are marching at quick time (Step). The unit leader will give the command when he is six paces from the reviewing officer. The command of execution will be given as the right foot strikes the deck as this is a movement to the right. EYES, RIGHT (Step). On the command of execution RIGHT and for the count of one, your next step would be a 30-inch step to the front with your left foot. At the same time all files, except the right file, will smartly turn their head and eyes 45 degrees to the right (Step). The shoulders remain square to the front. The members of the right file will keep their head and eyes to the front. You will continue to march until given the next command. The command to terminate this movement is, READY, FRONT. The command of execution is given when the last rank is six paces beyond the reviewing officer and is given as the left foot strikes the deck as this involves a movement to the left. READY, FRONT (Step). On the command of execution, your next step is a 30-inch step to the front with your right foot. At the same time, all members who have executed eyes right will turn their head and eyes to the front (Step). You will continue to march until given another command.

3. Eyes Left. The movement of eyes left may only be executed while marching and is normally done during street parades, when the reviewing stand is on the left. Assume you are marching at quick time (Step). The unit leader will give the command when he is six paces from the reviewing officer. The command of exe- cution is given as the left foot strikes the deck, as this involves a movement to the left. EYES LEFT (Step). On the com- mand of execution LEFT and for the count of one, your next step will be a 30-inch step to the front with your right foot. At the same time, all files, except the left file, will smartly turn their head and eyes 45 degrees to the left (Step). The shoulders remain square to the front. The members of the left file will keep their head and eyes to the front. You will continue to march until given the next command. The command to terminate this movement is, READY, FRONT. The command of execution is given when the last rank is six paces beyond the reviewing officer, and is given as the right foot strikes the deck as this involves a movement to the right. READY, FRONT (Step). On command of execution, your next step is a 30-inch step to the front with your left foot. At the same time, all members who have executed an eyes left will smartly turn their head and eyes to the front (Step). You will continue to march until given another command.

1005. HAND SALUTE

1. (P) Used as a form of courtesy used between members of the Armed Forces.

(C) One count.

(W) Halted at attention or marching at quick time.

(C) HAND SALUTE, READY TWO, PRESENT ARMS and ORDER ARMS.

2. On Command of Hand Salute. Assuming you are halted at attention and you receive the command, HAND, SALUTE. At the command of execution, and for the count of one, smartly and in the most direct manner raise the right hand until the tip of the right forefinger touches the lower portion of the headdress above and slightly to the right of the right eye (One). The fingers will be extended and joined, the thumb along the hand and the palm down. You should be able to see the entire palm when looking straight ahead. The wrist and forearm are straight. The forearm is inclined at an angle of 45 degrees. The upper arm is parallel to the deck, with the elbow in line with the body. The command to terminate the salute is, READY, TWO. On the command TWO, smartly and in the most direct manner, return the right hand to the right side and assume the position of attention (Two). You would remain in this position until given another command.

3. On Command Present Arms. The hand salute is executed on the command of present arms when unarmed or when you are armed with a weapon which has no prescribed manual of present arms or when you are armed with a weapon at sling arms.

a. Present Arms. I will explain and demonstrate as though armed with an M-16A2 rifle at sling arms. Assume you are halted at sling arms and you receive the command, PRESENT, ARMS. On the command of execution ARMS, and for the count of one, smartly and in the most direct manner, bring the left hand across the body and grasp the sling of the rifle just above the right hand (One). The palm is turned towards the rear. The fingers are joined. The fingers and thumb are wrapped around the sling. The left wrist and forearm are straight, and the elbow is against the body. For the count of two, release the grasp with the right hand and execute the hand salute (Two).

b. Order Arms. The only command you may receive from this position is, ORDER, ARMS. At the command of execution ARMS, smartly and in the most direct manner, return the right hand to the right side (One). For the count of two, regrasp the sling with the right hand just below the left hand (Two). The palm of the right hand is turned toward the sling. The fingers are joined. The thumb and fingers are wrapped around the sling. The right wrist and forearm are straight and parallel to the deck. The elbow holds the rifle against the body. For the count of three, release the left hand from the sling, and smartly and in the most direct manner return the left hand to the left side, assuming the position of attention at sling arms (Three). You would remain in this position until given another command.

4. Without Commands. You may salute without command while walking or while seated in a vehicle. The salute is rendered when the person or color to be saluted is at a six pace distance, or at the nearest point of approach if it is not within six paces. The salute will not be rendered if the person or color to be saluted does not approach within thirty paces. Assume you are walking down the street and you meet an officer. When he comes within saluting distance, you would execute a hand salute, at the same time turn your head in the direction of the officer. A hand salute to an officer is always accompanied by an appropriate greeting, such as "Good morning, sir/maam". When you are in a group, but not a formation, the entire group will salute at one time. When you are in a formation the senior man will call the formation to attention if not already at attention, and he will salute for the unit. Assume you are walking down the street and a color approaches. Render a hand salute when the color is at six paces and terminate your salute when the color has passed beyond six paces.

1006. FACING

1. (P) To face the unit to the right, left or about.

(C) Two counts.

(W) Halted at attention.

(C) RIGHT FACE, LEFT FACE, ABOUT FACE.

2. Right Face. Assume you are halted at attention and you receive the command, RIGHT, FACE. At the command of execution FACE and for the count of one, slightly lift the toe of the right foot and the heel of the left foot, facing 90 degrees to the right by pivoting on the right heel, assisted by a slight pressure from the left toe (ONE). Hold the left leg straight without stiffness with the thumbs along the seams of the trousers. For the count of two, smartly bring the left heel against the right heel, assuming the position of attention (TWO).

You will remain in this position until given another command.

3. Left Face. Assume you are halted at attention and you receive the command, LEFT, FACE. At the command of execution FACE and for the count of one, slightly lift the toe of the left foot and the heel of the right foot, facing 90 degrees to the left by pivoting on the left heel, assisted by a slight pressure from the right toe (ONE). Hold the right leg straight without stiffness with the thumbs along the seams of the trousers. For the count of two, smartly bring the right heel against the left heel, assuming the position of attention (TWO). You will remain in this position until given another command.

4. About Face. Assume you are halted at attention and you receive the command, ABOUT, FACE. On the preparatory command About, shift the weight of your body to the left leg without noticeable movement. On the command of execution FACE, and for the count of one, place the ball of the right foot in a position touching the deck, one half of your foot's length to the rear and slightly to the left of your left heel (ONE). The right leg remains straight without stiffness. Most of the body weight rests on the left heel. The thumbs remain along the seams of the trousers. For the count of two, face to the rear by turning 180 degrees to the right about. Pivot on the left heel and the ball of the right foot, assuming the position of attention (TWO). If properly executed, the heels will be on line and touching when the movement is completed. You will remain in this position until given another command.

1007. QUICK TIME

1. (P) To march forward taking 120, 30-inch steps per minute.

(C) No counts.

(W) Halted at attention, marking time, marching forward at double time and marching at half step.

(C) FORWARD MARCH, QUICK TIME MARCH.

2. From the Halt. Assume you are halted at attention and you receive the command, FORWARD, MARCH. On the preparatory command FORWARD, shift the weight of your body to the right leg without noticeable movement. On the command of execution MARCH, smartly take a 30-inch step to the front with the left foot. Thirty inches being measured from the rear of the left heel to the rear of the right heel. At the same time begin to swing your arms from the shoulder in their natural arc, six inches to the front and three inches to the rear of your legs. You will continue to march without stiffness or exaggeration of movement, taking 120, 30-inch steps per minute, swinging the arms six inches to the front and three inches to the rear of your legs, until given another command.

3. While Marking Time. Assume you are marking time (Step) and you receive the command, FORWARD, MARCH. The command of execution may be given as either foot strikes the deck. For the purpose of my demonstration, I will give the command as the left foot strikes the deck. FORWARD, MARCH (Step). At the command of execution, MARCH, your next step would be one more two-inch vertical step in place with the right foot (Step). Your next step will be a 30-inch step to the front with your left foot (Step). Thirty inches are measured from the rear of the left heel to the rear of the right heel. You will continue to march, taking 120, 30-inch steps per minute, swinging your arms six inches to the front and three inches to the rear of your legs, until given another command.

4. While Marching Forward at Double Time. Assume you are marching forward at double time (Step) and you receive the command, QUICK TIME, MARCH. The command of execution may be given as either foot strikes the deck. For the purpose of my demonstration, I will give the command as the left foot strikes the deck. QUICK TIME, MARCH (Step). At the command of execution MARCH, your next step would be a 36-inch step to the front with your right foot (Step). Your next step will be a 30-inch step to the front with your left foot (Step). Thirty inches are measured from the rear of your left heel to the rear of your right heel. At the same time you will decrease the cadence to 120 steps per minute, and lower your arms to the quick time position. You will continue to march, taking 120, 30-inch steps per minute swinging your arms six inches to the front and three inches to the rear of your legs, until given another command.

5. While Marching at Half Step. Assume you are marching at half step (Step) and receive the command, FORWARD, MARCH. The command of execution may be given as either foot strikes the deck. For the purpose of my demonstration, I will give the command as the left foot strikes the deck. FORWARD, MARCH (Step). At the command of execution MARCH, your next step will be one more 15- inch step to the front with your right foot (STEP). Your next step will be a 30-inch step to the front with your left foot (Step). Thirty inches are measured from the rear of your left heel to the rear of your right heel. You will continue to march, taking 120, 30-inch steps per minute, swinging your arms six inches to the front and three inches to the rear of your legs, until given another command.

1008. DOUBLE TIME

1. (P) To march forward taking 180, 36-inch steps per minute.

(C) No counts.

(W) Halted at attention, marking time, double timing in place and marching forward at quick time.

(C) DOUBLE TIME, MARCH.

2. From the Halt. Assume you are halted at attention and you receive the command, DOUBLE TIME, MARCH. On the preparatory command DOUBLE TIME, shift the weight of your body to the right leg without noticeable movement. On the command of execution MARCH, smartly take a 36-inch step to the front with the left foot (Step). Thirty-six inches are measured from the rear of your left heel to the rear of your right heel. At the same time, raise the forearms to the horizontal position along the waistline, fingers closed, knuckles out. You will continue to march, taking 180 36-inch steps per minute, swinging your arms in their natural arc across the front of your body, until given another command.

3. While Marking Time. Assume you are marking time (Step) and you receive the command, DOUBLE TIME, MARCH. The command of execution may be given as either foot strikes the deck. For the purpose of my demonstration I will give the command as the left foot strikes the deck. DOUBLE TIME, MARCH (Step). At the command of execution MARCH, your next step will be one more two-inch vertical step in place with your right foot (Step). Your next step will be a 36-inch step to the front with your left foot (Step). Thirty six inches are measured from the rear of your left heel to the rear of your right heel. At the same time, increase the cadence to 180 steps per minute and raise the forearms to a horizontal position along the waistline, fingers closed, knuckles out. You will continue to double time, taking 180, 36-inch steps per minute, swinging your arms in their natural arc across the front of your body, until given another command.

4. While Double Timing in Place. Assume you are double timing in place and you receive the command, DOUBLE TIME, MARCH. The command of execution may be given as either foot strikes the deck. For the purpose of my demonstration, I will give the command as the left foot strikes the deck. DOUBLE TIME, MARCH (Step). At the command of execution MARCH, your next step will be one more six-inch vertical step in place with your right foot (Step). Your next step would be a 36-inch step to the front with your left foot (Step). Thirty six inches being measured from the rear of your left heel to the rear of your right heel. You will continue to double time, taking 180 36-inch steps per minute, swinging your arms in their natural arc across the front of your body until given another command.

5. While Marching Forward at Quick Time. Assume you are marching forward at quick time and receive the command, Double Time, MARCH. The command of execution may be given as either foot strikes the deck. For the purpose of my demonstration, I will give the command as the left foot strikes the deck. Double Time, MARCH. At the command of EXECUTION MARCH, your next step will be one more 30-inch step to the front with your right foot (Step). Your next step would be a 36-inch step to the front with your left foot (Step). Thirty six inches being measured from the rear of your left heel to the rear of the right heel. At the same time, increase the cadence to 180 steps per minute and raise the forearms to a horizontal position along the waistline, fingers closed, knuckles out. You will continue to double time, taking 180, 36-inch steps per minute, swinging your arms in their natural arc across the front of your body until given another command.

1009. MARK TIME

1. (P) To march in place at quick time cadence.

(C) No counts.

(W) Halted at attention, double timing in place, marching at half step and marching forward at quick time.

(C) MARK TIME, MARCH.

2. From the Halt. Assume you are halted at attention and you receive the command, MARK TIME, MARCH. On the preparatory command MARK TIME, shift the weight of your body to the right leg without noticeable movement. On the command of execution, MARCH, take a two-inch vertical step in place with your left foot (Step). Two inches are measured from the ball of the foot to the deck. The heel is four inches from the deck. At the same time, begin swinging your arms six inches to the front and three inches to the rear of your legs. You will continue marching in place, taking 120 two-inch vertical alternating steps per minute, swinging your arms six inches to the front and three inches to the rear of your legs, until given another command.

3. While Double Timing in Place. Assume you are double timing in place(Step) and you receive the command, MARK TIME, MARCH. The command of execution may be given as either foot strikes the deck. For the purpose of my demonstration, I will give the command as the left foot strikes the deck. MARK TIME, MARCH (Step). At the command of execution MARCH, your next step will be one more six-inch vertical step in place with your right foot (Step). Your next step will be a two-inch vertical step in place with your left foot (Step). Two inches are measured from the ball of the foot to the deck. The heel is four inches from the deck. At the same time, reduce the cadence to 120 steps per minute and lower the arms to quick time position. You will continue marching in place, taking 120 two-inch vertical alternating steps per minute, swinging your arms six inches to the front and three inches to the rear of your legs, until given another command.

4. While Marching at Half Step. Assume you are marching at half step (Step) and you receive the command, MARK TIME, MARCH. The command of execution may be given as either foot strikes the deck. For the purpose of my demonstration, I will give the command as the right foot strikes the deck. MARK TIME, MARCH (Step). At the command of execution MARCH, your next step will be one more 15-inch step to the front with your left foot (Step). Your next steps will be to bring your heels together as in halt, and without a loss of cadence, take a two-inch vertical step in place with your left foot (Step). Two inches are measured from the ball of the foot to the deck. The heel is four inches from the deck. You will continue marching in place, taking 120 two-inch vertical alternating steps per minute, swinging your arms six inches to the front and three inches to the rear of your legs, until given another command.

5. While Marching at Quick Time. Assume you are marching at quick time (Step) and you receive the command, MARK TIME, MARCH. The command of execution may be given as either foot strikes the deck. For the purpose of my demonstration, I will give the command as the right foot strikes the deck. MARK TIME, MARCH (Step). At the command of execution MARCH, your next step will be one more 30-inch step to the front with your left foot (Step). Your next steps will be to bring your heels together as in halt, and without a loss of cadence take a two-inch vertical step in place with the left foot (Step). Two inches are measured from the ball of the foot to the deck. The heel is four inches from the deck. You will continue marching in place, taking 120 two-inch vertical alternating steps per minute, swinging your arms six inches to the front and three inches to the rear of your legs, until given another command.

1010. DOUBLE TIME IN PLACE

1. (P) To march in place at double time cadence.

(C) No counts.

(W) Halted at attention, marking time and marching forward at double time.

(C) IN PLACE DOUBLE TIME, MARCH.

2. From the Halt. Assume you are halted at attention and you receive the command, IN PLACE DOUBLE TIME, MARCH. On the preparatory command, shift the weight of your body to your right leg without noticeable movement. On the command of execution MARCH, take a six inch vertical step in place with your left foot (Step). Six inches are measured from the ball of the foot to the deck. At the same time, raise the arms to the double time position. You will continue to double time in place, taking 180 six-inch vertical alternating steps per minute swinging your arms in their natural arc across the front of your body, until given another command.

3. While Marking Time. Assume you are marking time (Step) and you receive the command, IN PLACE DOUBLE TIME, MARCH. The command of execution may be given as either foot strikes the deck. For the purpose of my demonstration, I will give the command as the left foot strikes the deck. IN PLACE DOUBLE TIME, MARCH (Step). At the command of execution MARCH, your next step will be one more two-inch vertical step in place with your right foot (Step). Your next step will be a six-inch vertical step in place with your left foot (Step). Six inches are measured from the ball of the foot to the deck. At the same time, increase the cadence to 180 steps per minute and raise your arms to the double time position. You will continue to double time in place, taking 180 six-inch vertical alternating steps per minute, swinging your arms in their natural arc across the front of your body until given another command.

4. While Marching Forward at Double Time. Assume you are marching forward at double time (Step) and you receive the command, IN PLACE DOUBLE TIME, MARCH. The command of execution may be given as either foot strikes the deck. For the purpose of my demonstration, I will give the command as the left foot strikes the deck. IN PLACE DOUBLE TIME, MARCH (Step). At the command of execution MARCH, your next steps will be two more 36-inch steps to the front (Step, Step). Your next steps will be to bring the right foot along side the left foot and without loss of cadence, take a six inch vertical step in place with your left foot (Step, Step). Six inches are measured from the ball of the foot to the deck. You will continue to double time in place, taking 180 six-inch vertical alternating steps per minute, swinging your arms in their natural arc across the front of your body until given another command.

1011. HALF STEP

1. (P) To march forward at 120, 15-inch steps per minute.

(C) No counts.

(W) Halted at attention, and marching forward at quick time.

(C) HALF STEP, MARCH.

2. From the Halt. Assume you are halted at attention and you receive the command, HALF STEP, MARCH. On the preparatory command HALF STEP, shift the weight of the body to the right leg without noticeable movement. On the command of execution MARCH, take a 15-inch step to the front with your left foot allowing the ball of the foot to strike the deck before the heel (Step). Fifteen inches are measured from the rear of the left heel to the rear of the right heel. At the same time, begin to swing your arms six inches to the front and three inches to the rear of your legs. You will continue to march, taking 120, 15-inch steps per minute, swinging your arms six inches to the front and three inches to the rear of your legs, until given another command.

3. While Marching Forward at Quick Time. Assume you are marching forward at quick time (Step) and you receive the command, HALF STEP, MARCH. The command of execution may be given as either foot strikes the deck. For the purpose of my demonstration, I will give the command as the left foot strikes the deck. HALF STEP, MARCH (Step). At the command of execution MARCH, your next step will be one more 30-inch step to the front with your right foot (Step). Your next step will be a 15-inch step to the front with your left foot, allowing the ball of the foot to strike the deck before the heel (Step). Fifteen inches are measured from the rear of the left heel to the rear of the right heel. You will continue to march, taking 120, 15-inch steps per minute, swinging your arms six inches to the front and three inches to the rear of your legs, until given another command.

1012. BACK STEP

1. (P) March the unit backwards for a short distance.

(C) No counts.

(W) Halted at attention.

(C) BACKWARD, MARCH.



2. Assume you are halted at attention and you receive the command, BACKWARD, MARCH. On the preparatory command BACKWARD, shift the weight of your body to the right leg without noticeable movement. On the command of execution MARCH, take a 15-inch step backward with the left foot, allowing the ball of the foot to strike the deck before the heel (Step). Fifteen inches are measured from the rear of the left heel to the rear of the right heel. At the same time begin to swing your arms six inches to the front and three inches to the rear of your legs. The only command you may receive while marching backward is HALT, which is preceded by a preparatory command that is designated by the size of the unit, such as squad, platoon, or company. For the purpose of my demonstration I will use Squad. The command of execution may be given as either foot strikes the deck. For the purpose of my demonstration, I will give it as the left foot strikes the deck. Squad, HALT. At the command of execution HALT, and for the first count of halt, take one more 15-inch step backward with your right foot (Step). For the second count of halt, smartly bring the left heel against the right heel and assume the position of attention.

1013. SIDE STEP

1. (P) To move the unit a short distance to the right or left.

(C) No counts, however there is a cadence count of 1-2.

(W) Halted at attention.

(C) RIGHT STEP, MARCH; LEFT STEP, MARCH.

2. Right Step. Assume you are halted at attention and you receive the command, RIGHT STEP, MARCH. On the preparatory command RIGHT STEP, shift the weight of your body to the left foot without noticeable movement. On the command of execution MARCH and for the cadence count of one, place the right foot twelve inches to the right of the left foot (One). Twelve inches are measured from the inside of the right heel to the inside of the left heel. The heels will remain on line, the body weight is evenly distributed on both legs. The legs are straight without stiffness, and thumbs will remain along the trouser seams. For the cadence count of two, smartly bring the left heel against the right heel as in the position of attention (Two). You will continue taking twelve-inch right steps at 120 steps per minute until you receive another command. The only command you may receive while right stepping is HALT, which is preceded by a preparatory command that is designated by the size of the unit, such as squad, platoon or company. For the purpose of my demon- stration, I will use Squad. Both the preparatory and command of execution must be given as the heels are together. Squad, HALT. At the command of execution HALT and for the first count of halt, take one more twelve-inch step to the right with the right foot (Step). Your next step and for the second count of halt, smartly bring the left heel against the right heel assuming the position of attention (Step).

3. Left Step. This movement is executed in the same manner to the left by substituting the words left for right where appropriate.

1014. FACE TO THE LEFT (RIGHT) IN MARCHING

1. (P) It will be used to demonstrate flanking movements from the halt. Flanking movements from the halt are performed in the following movements, Column Right (Left), Close, Extend, Take Interval, and Assemble March.

(C) No counts.

(W) Halted at attention.

(C) For instructional purposes, By the Right (Left) Flank MARCH.

2. Face to the Right in Marching. Assume you are halted at attention and you receive the command, For instructional pur- poses, By the RIGHT FLANK, MARCH. On the preparatory command BY THE RIGHT FLANK shift the weight of your body to the right leg without noticeable movement. On the command of execution MARCH, face 90 degrees to the right by pivoting on the ball of the right foot, at the same time taking a 30-inch step in the new direction with the left foot. The arms will began their natural swing, but will not be allowed to swing away from the body. You will con- tinue to march in the new direction at a quick time cadence until given another command.

3. Face to the Left in Marching. Assume you are halted at attention and you receive the command, For instructional pur- poses, BY THE LEFT FLANK, MARCH. On the preparatory command BY THE LEFT FLANK shift the weight of your body to the right leg without noticeable movement. On the command of execution MARCH, face 90 degrees to the left by pivoting on the ball of the right foot, at the same time taking a 30-inch step in the new direction with the left foot (Step). The arms begin their natural swing but will not be allowed to swing away from the body. You will continue to march in the new direction at a quick time cadence until given another command.

1015. CHANGE STEP

1. (P) Change the cadence count but not the rhythm.

(C) No counts.

(W) Marking time, double timing in place, marching forward at quick time or double time.

(C) CHANGE STEP, MARCH.

2. While Marking Time. Assume you are marking time (Step) and you receive the command, CHANGE STEP, MARCH. The command of execution will be given as the right foot strikes the deck. CHANGE STEP, MARCH (Step). At the command of execution MARCH, your next steps will be two more two-inch vertical steps in place with your left foot (Step, Step). You will then continue taking alternating steps in place, beginning with your right foot. Swing your arms to conform with the change in step, and continue to mark time until given another command.

3. While Double Timing in Place. Assume you are double timing in place (Step) and you receive the command, CHANGE STEP, MARCH. The command of execution will be given as the right foot strikes the deck. CHANGE STEP, MARCH (Step). At the command of execution MARCH, your next step will be to hop twice on your left foot (Hop, Hop). You will then continue to take alternating steps in place, beginning with the right foot. Swing your arms to conform with the change in step and continue to double time in place until given another command.

4. While Marching Forward at Quick Time. Assume you are marching forward at quick time (Step) and you receive the command, CHANGE STEP, MARCH. The command of execution will be given as the right foot strikes the deck. CHANGE STEP, MARCH (Step). At the command of execution MARCH, your next step will be one more 30-inch step to the front with your left foot (step). Your next step will be to place the toe of your right foot near the heel of your left foot and immediately step off with a 30- inch step to the front with the left foot (Step, Step). Swing your arms to conform with the change in step, and continue to march at quick time until given another command.

5. While Marching Forward at Double Time. Assume you are marching forward at double time (Step) and you receive the command, Change Step, MARCH. The command of execution will be given as the right foot strikes the deck. CHANGE STEP, MARCH (Step). At the command of execution MARCH, your next step will be one more 36-inch step to the front with your left foot (Step). Your next step will be to place the toe of your right foot near the heel of your left foot and immediately step off with a 36-inch step to the front with your left foot (Step, Step). Swing your arms to conform with the change in step, and continue to march at double time until given another command.

1016. FACE TO THE REAR WHILE MARCHING

1. (P) To march to the rear for a short distance.

(C) No counts.

(W) From the halt, marching forward at quick time or double time.

(C) TO THE REAR, MARCH.

2. From the Halt. Assume you are halted at attention and you receive the command, TO THE REAR, MARCH. On the preparatory command TO THE REAR, shift the weight of your body to your right leg without noticeable movement. On the command of execution MARCH, take a 15-inch step to the front with the left foot by placing the left foot slightly in front of the right foot (Step). Your next step will be to face 180 degrees to the right about by pivoting on the balls of both feet (Step). The legs remain straight without stiffness and the arms continue their natural swing but are not allowed to swing wide from the body. Your next step, without a loss of cadence, will be to take a 30-inch step with your left foot in the new direction (Step). You will continue to march in the new direction at quick time cadence until given another command.

3. While Marching Forward at Quick Time. Assume you are marching forward at quick time (Step) and you receive the command, TO THE REAR, MARCH. The command of execution will be given as the right foot strikes the deck, as this involves a movement to the right. TO THE REAR MARCH (Step). At the command of execution MARCH, your next step will be to place your left foot approximately 15 inches and directly in front of your right foot (Step). Your next step will be to face 180 degrees to right about by pivoting on the balls of both feet (Step). The legs remain straight without stiffness and the arms continue their natural swing but are not allowed to swing wide of the body. Your next step, without a loss of cadence will be to take a 30-inch step with your left foot in the new direction (Step). You will continue to march in the new direction at quick time cadence until given another command.

4. While Marching Forward at Double Time. Assume you are marching forward at double time (Step) and you receive the command, TO THE REAR, MARCH. The command of execution will be given as the right foot strikes the deck, as this involves a movement to the right. TO THE REAR, MARCH (Step). At the command of execution MARCH, your next steps will be two more 36-inch steps to the front (Step 1, Step 2). Your next steps will be four 6-inch vertical alternating steps in place, at the same time turning 180 degrees to the right about. (Steps 1,2,3,4) The arms will continue their natural swing but will not be allowed to swing away from the body, your next step, without a loss of cadence will be a 36-inch step in the new direction with your left foot (Step). You will continue to march in the new direction at a double time cadence until given another command.

1017. TO MARCH AT REST

1. (P) To march at ease or rest (route step).

(C) No counts.

(W) Marching forward at quick time.

(C) AT EASE, MARCH; ROUTE STEP, MARCH.

2. To March at Ease. Assume you are marching forward at quick time (Step) and you receive the command, AT EASE, MARCH. The command of execution may be given as either foot strikes the deck. At the command of execution MARCH, you are no longer required to march at the position of attention in cadence, but you must keep your alignment, cover, interval and distance. Silence must be maintained. You will continue to march at ease until given another command. The only command you may receive while marching at ease is, ATTENTION, which is preceded by a preparatory command that is designated by the size of the unit, such as squad, platoon, or company. For the purpose of my demonstration I will use Squad. SQUAD, ATTENTION. At the command of execution ATTENTION, you will pick up the step as soon as possible. The drill instructor will count cadence until all troops are in step.

3. To March at Route Step. Assume you are marching forward at quick time (Step) and you receive the command, ROUTE STEP, MARCH. The command of execution may be given as either foot strikes the deck. At the command of execution MARCH, you are no longer required to march at the position of attention in cadence, but you must keep your alignment, cover, interval and distance. You may talk in a low conversational tone. You will continue to march at route step until given another command. The only command you may receive while marching at route step is, ATTENTION, which is preceded by a preparatory command that is designated by the size of the unit, such as squad, platoon, or company. For the purpose of my demonstration I will use Squad. Squad, ATTENTION. At the command of execution ATTENTION, you will pick up the step as soon as possible. The Drill Instructor will count cadence until all troops are in step.

4. To Give Commands While Marching at Ease or Route Step. Commands which involve precision in execution will not be given until the command to resume marching at quick time has been given. When moving a unit from one place to another, under circumstances that would render their execution in a precise manner inappropriate, commands may be given by hand and arm signals.

CLOSE ORDER DRILL MANUAL

CHAPTER 2

INDIVIDUAL MOVEMENTS WITH ARMS

GENERAL 2000 POSITION OF ORDER ARMS 2001 POSITION OF TRAIL ARMS 2002 PORT ARMS FROM ORDER ARMS 2003 ORDER ARMS FROM PORT ARMS 2004 RIGHT SHOULDER ARMS FROM ORDER ARMS 2005 ORDER ARMS FROM RIGHT SHOULDER ARMS 2006 LEFT SHOULDER ARMS FROM ORDER ARMS 2007 ORDER ARMS FROM LEFT SHOULDER ARMS 2008 PRESENT ARMS FROM ORDER ARMS 2009 ORDER ARMS FROM PRESENT ARMS 2010 INSPECTION ARMS 2011 PORT ARMS FROM INSPECTION ARMS 2012 SLING ARMS 2013 UNSLING ARMS 2014 ADJUST SLINGS 2015 PRESENT ARMS FROM A POSITION OTHER THAN 2016 RIGHT SHOULDER ARMS FROM PORT ARMS 2017 PORT ARMS FROM RIGHT SHOULDER ARMS 2018 LEFT SHOULDER ARMS FROM PORT ARMS 2019 PORT ARMS FROM LEFT SHOULDER ARMS 2020 LEFT SHOULDER ARMS FROM RIGHT SHOULDER ARMS 2021 RIGHT SHOULDER ARMS FROM LEFT SHOULDER ARMS 2022 RESTS WITH THE RIFLE 2023 RIFLE SALUTES 2024 FIX AND UNFIX BAYONETS 2025 INSPECTION ARMS FROM SLING ARMS 2026 AUTHORIZED MOVEMENTS 2027

2000. GENERAL

1. Order arms is the position of the individual at attention with the rifle. It is assumed on the command ATTENTION from any of the rest positions except fall out. Order arms is assumed on the command FALL IN once you have found your relative position in ranks and on the command ORDER ARMS from any position in the manual except inspection arms and sling arms.

2. Before a command for any marching movement is given to armed troops, they are faced in the direction of march and their weapons brought to right or left shoulder, port or sling arms by the appropriate command. After a marching movement has been completed and it is desired to execute a facing movement, the command to order or unsling arms is given followed by the command for the facing movement.

3. The cadence of all precision movements of the rifle manual is that of quick time, but in early stages of instruction the move- ments may be executed at a slower cadence until the troops can execute the movements with precision. They may be practiced in this manner until the proper cadence is acquired.

4. The manual for the rifle is executed while standing at the position of attention. To add interest to drill and to lessen fatigue on long marches, movements between right and left shoulder and port arms may be commanded when marching at atten- tion in quick time.

5. The manual of arms with the magazine in the rifle is restricted to inspection arms, port arms, sling and unsling arms, order arms, trail arms, fix and unfix bayonets.

6. When at a position other than sling arms, troops must come to port arms for marching at double time. While troops are in formation, the commander gives the appropriate commands.

7. Facing movements, alignments and short distance movements are executed at order arms. Side step, back step, open and close ranks, and close and extend are short distance ovements. Forward march may be given from order arms to march a unit for- ward for a short distance. When these movements are commanded while at order arms, it is necessary to come automatically to trail arms and step off on the command of execution for the movement. The rifle is returned to order arms upon completion of the movement.

8. When executing movements with the rifle, the movements are executed SMARTLY with SNAP. Movements with the rifle will be executed in the most direct manner and exaggeration of movements will not be taught. With the exception of the head and limbs, when required to perform a function while executing the manual, the body will remain at the position of attention.

2001. POSITION OF ORDER ARMS

1. (P) The basic position of the rifle.

(C) No counts.

(W) Halted.

(C) SQUAD (PLATOON OR COMPANY) ATTENTION; FALL IN.

2. The basic position of the rifle manual is order arms. Properly executed, the butt of the rifle rests on the deck, the stock rests along the outer edge of the right shoe, and the toe of the stock is on line with the toe of the right shoe. The pistol grip is to the front and the barrel is in a near vertical position. The rifle is grasped by the right hand at the juncture of the front sight assembly and the barrel. The barrel rests in the "V" formed by the thumb and forefinger. The fingers are extended and joined and placed diagonally along the outer portion of the front sight assembly and handguard. The thumb is placed along the trouser seam and the entire right arm is behind the rifle. This may cause a slight bend to the right arm of shorter troops. Those persons who are too tall to accomplish this may slide their hand up the barrel so that posture remains erect.

2002. POSITION OF TRAIL ARMS

1. (P) The command trail arms is used as a training technique only. When at order arms and a command is given to move the unit a short distance, to face the unit, or to align the unit, trail arms is executed automatically on the command of execution for the movement. The rifle is returned to order arms upon completion of the movement.

(C) One count.

(W) Halted at Order Arms.

(C) TRAIL ARMS (The command is only used to teach the position).

2. Trail Arms from Order Arms. Assume you are halted at order arms and you receive the command, TRAIL, ARMS. At the command of execution and for the count of one, raise the rifle vertically three inches off the deck. Do not change the grasp of the right hand on the rifle and keep the thumb on the trouser seam. The entire right arm remains behind the rifle. The left hand remains in its position at the left side. After receiving the command trail arms, the only command you may receive to change the position of the rifle is order arms.

3. Order Arms from Trail Arms. Assume you are halted at trail arms and you receive the command, ORDER, ARMS. At the command of execution, gently and quietly lower the butt of the rifle to the deck and assume the position of order arms.

4. To March with the Rifle at Trail Arms. Facings, alignments and short distance marching movements are executed from order arms. Side step, back step, open and close ranks, and close and extend are short distance movements. Forward march may be given from order arms to march units forward for a short distance. When these movements are commanded while at order arms, it is necessary to come automatically to trail arms on the command of execution for the movement. The rifle is kept at the trail during the movement, and the position of order arms is automatically assumed, without command, after halting.



2003. PORT ARMS FROM ORDER ARMS

1. (P) To bring the rifle to the position of port arms.

(C) Two counts.

(W) Halted at Order Arms.

(C) PORT ARMS.

2. First Count. Assume you are halted at order arms and you receive the command, PORT, ARMS. At the command of execution and for the count of one, slide the right hand up and grasp the barrel near the compensator. The fingers are joined and wrapped around the barrel with the thumb wrapped around the inboard portion. Without loss of motion, raise and carry the rifle diagonally across the front of your body until the right hand is in front of and slightly to the left of your face (One). The right wrist is on the outboard portion of the front sight assembly. The elbow is held down without strain and nearly touches the handguard. The barrel is up and bisecting the angle formed by the neck and left shoulder. The pistol grip is to the left. The butt is in front of the right hip. At the same time, smartly grasp the handguard with your left hand just above the slipring. The sling is included in the grasp. The fingers are joined and grasping the rifle. The little finger is in line with the slipring with the thumb on the inboard side of the handguard. The left wrist and forearm is straight. The elbow is held in against the body. This terminates the count of one.

3. Second Count. For the count of two, release the grasp of the right hand and smartly regrasp the small of the stock (Two). The fingers are joined and wrapped around the small of the stock with the thumb wrapped around the inboard portion. The right wrist and forearm are straight and parallel to the deck. The elbow is held into the side and the upper arm is in line with the back. The rifle is approximately four inches from the body. This terminates the movement.



2004. ORDER ARMS FROM PORT ARMS

1. (P) To bring the rifle to order arms.

(C) Three counts.

(W) Halted at Port Arms.

(C) ORDER ARMS.

2. First Count. Assume you are halted at port arms and you receive the command, ORDER, ARMS. At the command of execution and for the count of one, release the grasp of the right hand from the small of the stock and smartly regrasp the barrel (One). The palm of the right hand is to the rear. The fingers are joined and wrapped around the barrel with the thumb wrapped around the inboard portion. The little finger is just above the bayonet stud. The right wrist is on the outboard portion of the front sight assembly. The elbow is held down without strain and nearly touches the handguard. This terminates the count of one.

3. Second Count. For the count of two, lower the rifle initially with the left hand while changing the grasp of the right hand to the juncture of the barrel and the front sight assembly as in the position of order arms. Without loss of motion, release the grasp of the left hand from the handguard and, with your right hand carry the rifle to your right side until the butt is three inches from the deck (Two). The barrel is in a vertical position and the pistol grip is to the front. At the same time, guide the rifle into the right side with your left hand. The fingers of the left hand are extended and joined with the thumb along the hand. The tips of the forefinger and middle finger are touching metal at a point near the compensator. The palm is towards the rear so as not to resemble a rifle salute. The left wrist and forearm are straight, the elbow is held in against the body. Guide the rifle into the right side so that the thumb of the right hand will be on the trouser seam and push back on the barrel until the toe of the stock is on line with the toe of the right shoe. The entire right arm is behind the rifle. This terminates the count of two.

4. Third Count. For the count of three gently lower the rifle to the deck with the right hand so that the toe of the stock is on line with the toe of your right shoe and the barrel is in a near vertical position. At the same time, smartly, and in the most direct manner return the left hand to the side as in the position of attention (Three). The thumb of the right hand remains along the trouser seam and the right arm remains behind the rifle. This terminates the movement.

2005. RIGHT SHOULDER ARMS FROM ORDER ARMS

1. (P) To bring the rifle to the right shoulder.

(C) Four counts.

(W) Halted at Order Arms.

(C) RIGHT SHOULDER ARMS.

2. First Count. Assume you are halted at order arms and you receive the command, RIGHT SHOULDER, ARMS. At the command of execution and for the count of one, slide the right hand up and grasp the barrel near the compensator (One). The fingers are joined and wrapped around the barrel the thumb wrapped around the inboard portion. Without loss of motion, raise and carry the rifle diagonally across the front of your body until the right hand is in front of and slightly to the left of your face. The right wrist is straight and is on the outboard portion of the front sight assembly. The elbow is held down without strain and nearly touches the handguard. The barrel is up and bisecting the angle formed by the neck and left shoulder. The pistol grip is to the left. The butt is in front of your right hip. At the same time, smartly grasp the handguard with your left hand just above the slipring The sling is included in the grasp. The fingers are joined and grasping the rifle. The little finger is in line with the slipring with the thumb on the inboard side of the handguard. The left wrist and forearm are straight. The elbow is held in against the body. This terminates the count of one.

3. Second Count. For the count of two, release the grasp of the right hand and smartly grasp the butt (Two). The thumb and forefinger are joined on the comb of the stock. The remaining three fingers are joined and wrapped around the butt. The heel of the butt will be visible between the forefinger and middle finger. The right arm is nearly extended with the elbow held against the body. This terminates the count of two.

4. Third Count. For the count of three, release the grasp of your left hand from the handguard and carry the rifle to your right side. The left hand remains in contact with the rifle in order to assist in the movement. At the same time, with your right hand rotate the rifle a quarter turn counterclockwise and place the magazine well in the hollow of the right shoulder (Three). The left hand will slide to the juncture of the stock and receiver just below the charging handle where it is used to guide the rifle into the shoulder. The thumb and fingers are extended and joined with the palm turned toward the body. The first joint of the left forefinger touches the rear of the receiver. The left wrist and forearm are straight. The elbow is held down without strain. The grasp of the right hand is unchanged. The right wrist and forearm are straight and parallel to the deck. The elbow is held into the side with the upper arm in line with the back. This terminates the count of three.

5. Fourth Count . For the count of four, smartly and in the most direct manner return the left hand to the left side at the position of attention (Four). This terminates the movement.



2006. ORDER ARMS FROM RIGHT SHOULDER ARMS

1. (P) To bring the rifle to the order.

(C) Four counts.

(W) Halted at Right Shoulder Arms.

(C) ORDER ARMS.

2. First Count . Assume you are halted at right shoulder arms and you receive the command, ORDER, ARMS. At the command of execution and for the count of one, pull the rifle butt back quickly with your right hand so the rifle comes off the right shoulder. At the same time, with your right hand, rotate the rifle a quarter turn clockwise so that the pistol grip is to the left. Allow the rifle to fall diagonally across the front of your body. Bring the left hand up and smartly grasp the hand- guard with the sling included in the grasp (One). The fingers are joined and grasping the handguard. The little finger is in line with the slipring but not touching it. The thumb is on the inboard side. The left wrist and forearm are straight. The elbow is held in against the body. The barrel is up, bisecting the angle formed by your neck and left shoulder. The butt is in front of your right hip. The grasp of the right hand has not changed. The right arm is nearly extended with the elbow held against the body. This terminates the count of one.

3. Second Count . For the count of two, release the grasp of the right hand from the butt and smartly regrasp the barrel (Two). The palm of the right hand is to the rear. The fingers are joined and wrapped around the barrel with the thumb wrapped around the inboard portion. The little finger is just above the bayonet stud. The right wrist is on the outboard portion of the front sight assembly. The elbow is held down without strain and nearly touches the handguard. This terminates the count of two.

4. Third Count. For the count of three, lower the rifle initially with the left hand while changing the grasp of the right hand to the juncture of the barrel and the front sight assembly as in the position of order arms. Without loss of motion, release the grasp of the left hand from the handguard and, with your right hand, carry the rifle to your right side until the butt is three inches from the deck (Three). The barrel is in a vertical position and the pistol grip is to the front. At the same time, guide the rifle into the right side with your left hand. The fingers of the left hand are extended and joined with the thumb along the hand. The tips of the forefinger and middle finger are touching metal at a point near the compensator. The palm is towards the rear so as not to resemble a rifle salute. The left wrist and forearm are straight and the elbow is held into the side. Guide the rifle into the right side so that the thumb of the right hand will be on the trouser seam and push back on the barrel until the toe of the stock is on line with the toe of the right shoe. The entire right arm is behind the rifle. This terminates the count of three.

5. Fourth Count . For the count of four, gently lower the rifle to the deck with the right hand so that the toe of the stock is on line with the toe of your right shoe and the barrel is in a near vertical position. At the same time smartly and in the most direct manner return the left hand to the side as in the position of attention (Four). The thumb of the right hand remains along the trouser seam and the right arm remains behind the rifle. This terminates the movement.



2007. LEFT SHOULDER ARMS FROM ORDER ARMS

1. (P) To bring the rifle to the left shoulder.

(C) Four counts.

(W) Halted at Order Arms.

(C) LEFT SHOULDER ARMS.

2. First Count . Assume you are halted at order arms and you receive the command, LEFT SHOULDER, ARMS. At the command of execution and for the count of one, slide the right hand up and grasp the barrel near the compensator (One). The fingers are joined and wrapped around the barrel with the thumb wrapped around the inboard portion. Without loss of motion, raise and carry the rifle diagonally across the front of your body until the right hand is in front of and slightly to the left of your face. The right wrist is on the outboard portion of the front sight assembly. The elbow is held down without strain and nearly touches the handguard. The barrel is up and bisecting the angle formed by the neck and left shoulder. The pistol grip is to the left. The butt is in front of your right hip. At the same time, smartly grasp the handguard with your left hand just above the slipring. The sling is included in the grasp. The fingers are joined and grasping the rifle. The little finger is in line with the slipring with the thumb on the inboard side of the handguard. The left wrist and forearm are straight. The elbow is held in against the body. This terminates the count of one.

3. Second Count. For the count of two, release the grasp of the right hand and smartly regrasp the small of the stock (Two). The fingers are joined and wrapped around the small of the stock with the thumb wrapped around the inboard portion. The right wrist and forearm are straight and parallel to the deck. The elbow is held into the side and the upper arm is in line with the back. This terminates the count of two.

4. Third Count. For the count of three, release the grasp of the left hand from the handguard and with the right hand, carry the rifle to the left side rotating it a quarter turn counter- clockwise and place the magazine well against the hollow of the left shoulder (Three). The elbow is held down without strain. At the same time, the stock of the rifle is driven smartly into the palm of the left hand as the right arm comes across the body.

The butt is grasped with your left hand. The thumb and fore- finger are joined over the comb of the stock. The remaining three fingers are joined and wrapped around the butt. The heel of the butt will be visible between the forefinger and middle finger. The left wrist and forearm are straight and parallel to the deck. The elbow is held into the side with the upper arm in line with the back. This terminates the count of three.

5. Fourth Count. For the count of four, smartly and in the most direct manner return the right hand to the right side as in the position of attention (Four). This terminates the movement.



2008. ORDER ARMS FROM LEFT SHOULDER ARMS

1. (P) To bring the rifle to the order.

(C) Five counts.

(W) Halted at Left Shoulder Arms.

(C) ORDER ARMS.

2. First Count. Assume you are halted at left shoulder arms and you receive the command, ORDER, ARMS. At the command of execution and for the count of one, smartly and in the most direct manner, bring the right hand across the body and grasp the small of the stock. The fingers of the right hand are joined and wrapped around the small of the stock (One). The thumb is wrapped around the inboard portion. The elbow is held down without strain. This terminates the count of one.

3. Second Count. For the count of two, release the grasp of the left hand from the butt. With your right hand, bring the rifle from your left shoulder to a position diagonally across the front of your body, while rotating it a quarter turn clockwise so that the pistol grip is to the left. At the same time, smartly re- grasp the handguard with the left hand. The sling is included in the grasp (Two). The fingers of the left hand are joined and grasping the handguard with the little finger in line with but not touching the slipring. The thumb is on the inboard side. The left wrist and forearm are straight. The elbow is held in against your body. The barrel is up, bisecting the angle formed by your neck and left shoulder. The butt is in front of your right hip. The right wrist and forearm are straight and parallel to the deck. The elbow is held into the side with the upper arm in line with your back. This terminates the count of two.

4. Third Count. For the count of three, release the grasp of the right hand from the small of the stock and smartly regrasp the barrel (Three). The palm of the right hand is to the rear. The fingers are joined and wrapped around the barrel with the thumb wrapped around the inboard portion. The little finger is just above the bayonet stud. The right wrist is on the outboard portion of the front sight assembly. The elbow is held down without strain and nearly touches the handguard. This terminates the count of three.

5. Fourth Count. For the count of four, lower the rifle initially with the left hand while changing the grasp of the right hand to the juncture of the barrel and the front sight assembly as in the position of order arms. Without loss of motion, release the grasp of the left hand from the handguard and, with your right hand, carry the rifle to your right side until the butt is three inches from the deck (Four). The barrel is in a vertical position and the pistol grip is to the front. At the same time, guide the rifle into the right side with your left hand. The fingers of the left hand are extended and joined with the thumb along the hand. The tips of the forefinger and middle finger are touching metal at a point near the compensator. The palm is toward the rear so as not to resemble a rifle salute. The left wrist and forearm are straight. Guide the rifle into the right side so that the thumb of the right hand will be on the trouser seam and push back on the barrel until the toe of the stock is on line with the toe of the right shoe. The entire right arm is behind the rifle. This terminates the count of four.

6. Fifth Count. For the count of five, gently lower the rifle to the deck with the right hand so that the toe of the stock is on line with the toe of your right shoe and the barrel is in a near vertical position. At the same time, smartly and in the most direct manner return the left hand to the side as in the position of attention (Five). The thumb of the right hand remains along the trouser seam and the right arm remains behind the rifle. This terminates the movement.



2009. PRESENT ARMS FROM ORDER ARMS

1. (P) Used as a salute to persons and colors during parades and ceremonies.

(C) Two counts.

(W) Halted at Order Arms.

(C) PRESENT ARMS.

2. First Count . Assume you are halted at order arms and you receive the command, PRESENT, ARMS. At the command of execution and for the count of one, slide the right hand up and grasp the barrel near the compensator. The fingers are joined and wrapped around the barrel with the thumb wrapped around the inboard portion. Without loss of motion, raise and carry the rifle to a vertical position centered on your body (One). The pistol grip is to the front. The wrist is on the right side of the front sight assembly. The elbow is held down without strain and nearly touches the handguard. At the same time, smartly grasp the rifle at the handguard with the left hand just above the slipring. The sling is included in the grasp. The fingers are joined and wrapped around the handguard. The little finger is on line with the slipring with the thumb on the inboard side of the handguard. The left wrist and forearm are straight and parallel to the deck. The elbow is held into the side with the upper arm in line with the back. This terminates the count of one.

3. Second Count . For the count of two, release the grasp of the right hand and position the hand at the small of the stock (Two). The charging handle rests on the thumb of the right hand. The fingers are extended and joined diagonally across the small of the stock. The thumb is pinched down so as not to extend past the left edge of the charging handle. The right wrist and forearm remain straight. The elbow is held in against the body. This terminates the movement.

2010. ORDER ARMS FROM PRESENT ARMS

1. (P) To bring the rifle to the order.

(C) Three counts.

(W) Halted at Present Arms.

(C) ORDER ARMS.

2. First Count. Assume you are halted at present arms and you receive the command, ORDER, ARMS. At the command of execution and for the count of one, remove the right hand from the small of the stock and smartly regrasp the barrel (One). The palm of the right hand is to the left. The fingers are joined and wrapped around the barrel with the thumb wrapped around the left hand portion. The little finger is just above the bayonet stud. The wrist is on the right side of the front sight assembly. The elbow is held down without strain and nearly touches the handguard. This terminates the count of one.

3. Second Count. For the count of two, lower the rifle initially with the left hand while changing the grasp of the right hand to the juncture of the barrel and the front sight assembly as in the position of order arms. Without loss of motion, release the grasp of the left hand from the handguard and, with your right hand, carry the rifle to your right side until the butt is three inches from the deck (Two). The barrel is in a vertical position and the pistol grip is to the front. At the same time, guide the rifle into the right side with your left hand. The fingers of the left hand are extended and joined with the thumb along the hand. The tips of the forefinger and middle finger are touching metal at a point near the compensator. The palm is towards the rear so as not to resemble a rifle salute. The left wrist and forearm are straight. Guide the rifle into the right side so that the thumb of the right hand will be on the trouser seam and push back on the barrel until the toe of the stock is on line with the toe of the right shoe. The entire right arm is behind the rifle. This terminates the count of two.

4. Third Count. For the count of three, gently lower the rifle to the deck with the right hand so that the toe of the stock is on line with the toe of your right shoe and the barrel is in a near vertical position. At the same time smartly and in the most direct manner, return the left hand to the side as in the position of attention (Three). The thumb of the right hand remains along the trouser seam and the right arm remains behind the rifle. This terminates the movement.

2011. INSPECTION ARMS

1. (P) To inspect the rifle.

(C) Seven counts.

(W) Halted at Order Arms, Right Shoulder Arms, Left Shoulder Arms. Inspection Arms from Sling Arms is a nonprecision movement. See pg 2-28.

(C) INSPECTION ARMS.

2. First Count . Assume you are halted at order arms and you receive the command, INSPECTION, ARMS. At the command of execution and for the count of one, slide the right hand up and grasp the barrel near the compensator. The fingers are joined

and wrapped around the barrel with the thumb wrapped around the inboard portion. Without loss of motion, raise and carry the rifle diagonally across the front of your body until the right hand is in front of and slightly to the left of your face. The right wrist is on the outboard portion of the front sight assembly. The elbow is held down without strain and nearly touches the handguard. The barrel is up and bisecting the angle formed by the neck and left shoulder. The pistol grip is to the left. The butt is in front of the right hip. At the same time, smartly grasp the handguard with your left hand just above the slipring. The sling is included in the grasp. The fingers are joined and grasping the rifle. The little finger is in line with the slipring with the thumb on the inboard side of the handguard. The left wrist and forearm are straight. The elbow is held in against the body. This terminates the count of one.

3. Second Count . For the count of two, release the grasp of the right hand from the barrel and smartly regrasp the small of the stock (Two). The fingers are joined and wrapped around the small of the stock with the thumb wrapped around the inboard portion. The right wrist and forearm are straight and parallel to the deck. The elbow is held into the side and the upper arm is in line with the back. This terminates the count of two.

4. Third Count . For the count of three, release the grasp of the left hand from the handguard and regrasp the pistol grip (Three). The fingers are joined and grasping the pistol grip. At the same time, place the thumb of the left hand over the lower portion of the bolt catch. This terminates the count of three.

5. Fourth Count . For the count of four, release the grasp of the right hand from the small of the stock and unlock the charging handle with the thumb and forefinger. The remaining three fingers are curled and placed on line with the forefinger just behind the charging handle. Sharply pull the charging handle to the rear most position. At the same time, apply pressure to the bolt catch with the thumb of the left hand and lock the bolt to the rear (Four). This terminates the count of four.

6. Fifth Count. For the count of five, push the charging handle forward until it is locked in its foremost position and grasp the small of the stock with the right hand (Five). This terminates the count of five.

7. Sixth Count . For the count of six, elevate the rifle up and to the left rotating the rifle counterclockwise so that the chamber is visible and the ejection port is at eye level (Six). The right forearm will touch the stock and the rifle will be approximately at a 45 degree angle. At the same time, turn the head to the left and inspect the chamber to see that it is clear. This terminates the count of six.

8. Seventh Count . For the count of seven, and after finding the chamber clear, lower the rifle rotating it clockwise while turning the head back to the front. Without loss of motion, release the grasp of the left hand from the pistol grip and regrasp the handguard resuming the position of port arms (Seven). This terminates the movement.

9. Inspection Arms from Right and Left Shoulder Arms. On the command of execution ARMS, come to Port Arms (in two counts) and execute the remaining five counts of Inspection Arms as pre- viously described.



2012. PORT ARMS FROM INSPECTION ARMS

1. (P) To bring the rifle to a position of port arms.

(C) One count.

(W) Halted at Inspection Arms.

(C) PORT ARMS.

2. Assume you are halted at inspection arms. PORT, ARMS is the only command given from inspection arms. On the preparatory command of PORT, release the grasp of the left hand from the handguard and regrasp the weapon with the thumb and fingers, forming a "U" at the magazine well and trigger guard. Press the bolt catch and allow the bolt to go forward. With the finger- tips, push upward and close the ejection port cover. Slide the left hand down and grasp the pistol grip. The fingers are joined and grasping the pistol grip. At the same time, place the thumb on the trigger so the tip of the thumb is outboard.

3. First Count . On the command of execution ARMS and for the count of one, pull the trigger with the thumb of the left hand. Then release the grasp of the left hand from the pistol grip and regrasp the lower portion of the handguard resuming the position of port arms.



2013. SLING ARMS

1. (P) To bring the rifle to sling arms. This position is used for long periods of marching and for taking interval.

(C) No counts (This is not a precision movement).

(W) Halted at Order Arms or Unsling Arms.

(C) SLING ARMS.

2. From Order Arms. Assume you are halted at order arms and you receive the command, SLING, ARMS. At the command of execution ARMS, slide the right hand up and grasp the barrel near the compensator. Without loss of motion, raise the rifle to a vertical position where the butt is in front of the right hip with the muzzle pointing up and the pistol grip to the left. The right wrist is on the outboard portion of the front sight assembly. At the same time, grasp the rifle at the handguard just above the slipring with the left hand. The sling is included in the grasp. The fingers are joined and grasping the rifle. The little finger is in line with the slipring with the thumb on the inboard side of the handguard. Place the butt on the right hip. If the rifle belt is worn, the butt will rest just above the belt. Release the grasp of the right hand and cradle the rifle with the inside of the right elbow. Release the grasp of the left hand from the handguard and with both hands, loosen the sling. After the sling has been loosened, grasp the sling with your left hand and sling the rifle on the right shoulder in the most direct manner. Grasp the sling with the right hand. With the exception of the right arm, return to the position of attention. The palm of the right hand is toward the sling. The fingers are joined and are wrapped around the sling with the knuckles forward. The thumb is also wrapped around the sling. The wrist and forearm are straight and parallel to the deck. The elbow is holding the rifle in a vertical position against your body.

3. From Unsling Arms. Assume you are halted at unsling arms and you receive the command, SLING, ARMS. At the command of exe- cution ARMS, slide the right hand up and grasp the barrel near the compensator. The fingers are joined and wrapped around the barrel with the thumb wrapped around the inboard portion. Without loss of motion, raise the rifle and grasp th