Charge Bayonet
Being at the position of Shoulder Arms
1. Charge 2. BAYONET.
One time and two motions.
SS 202. (First motion.) Raise the piece slightly with the right hand and make a half face to the right on the left heel; place the hollow of the right foot opposite to, and three inches from the left heel, the feet square; seize the piece at the same time with the left hand a little above the lower band.
SS 203. (Second motion.) Bring down the piece with both hands, the barrel uppermost, the. left elbow against the body - seize the small of the stock, at the same time, with the right hand, which will be supported against the hip; the point of the bayonet as high as the eye.
1. Shoulder 2. ARMS.
One time and two motions.
SS 204. (First motion.) Throw up the piece briskly with the left band in facing to the front, place it against the right shoulder, the rammer to the front; turn the right hand so as to embrace the guard, slide the left hand to the height of the shoulder, the right hand nearly extended.
SS 205. (Second motion.) Drop the left hand smartly by the side.
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