The landing-force and small-arm instructions, United States Navy, 1905 . Plate 8. Art. 8 (4).Double Plate 9. sword,2d position. (3) When arms are brought to the order, the officers or en-listed men with sword drawn execute the order. (4) Marching in double time, the sword is carried diagonallyacross the breast, edge to the front, right forearm horizontal;the left hand steadies the scabbard. (5) Marching in route step, also when the command is notunder arms, the sword remains sheathed. (6) P. os. with swords drawn, salute by executing the firstmotion of present swords, as expl
The landing-force and small-arm instructions, United States Navy, 1905 . Plate 8. Art. 8 (4).Double Plate 9. sword,2d position. (3) When arms are brought to the order, the officers or en-listed men with sword drawn execute the order. (4) Marching in double time, the sword is carried diagonallyacross the breast, edge to the front, right forearm horizontal;the left hand steadies the scabbard. (5) Marching in route step, also when the command is notunder arms, the sword remains sheathed. (6) P. os. with swords drawn, salute by executing the firstmotion of present swords, as explained for officers. This posi-tion is also taken at inspection; when the inspecting officerpasses, the wrist is turned outward to show the flat of the swordtoward the face. 420 The Landing-Force and Small-Arm Instructions. To Return Sword. 9. Being at the order or carry: i. Return, 2. Swords. (1) At the first command, take the position of the first mo-tion of present swords, at the same time grasp the scabbard at theupper band with the left hand and turn it edge to the the second command, low
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