Barrel to the rear.
No. 2. Toe of the butt on a line with toe of and touching the right
shoe.
To execute the movements in detail, the instructor first cautions: "By
the Numbers"; all movements divided into motions, are then executed
singly. That is to say, make one motion and then wait until a further
command for another. This is for the purpose of correcting erroneous
positions and giving detailed instructions. We are explaining the manual
by the numbers.
[Illustration: FIRST POSITION OF PRESENT ARMS FROM ORDER ARMS]
Being at order arms: 1. Present, 2. ARMS. It takes two counts.
At command arms, with the right hand carry the piece in front of the
center of the body. Barrel to the rear and vertical. Grasp it with left
hand at the balance. Left forearm is horizontal and rests against body.
The balance of the piece is approximately the position of the rear
sight.
[Illustration: CORRECT POSITION OF PRESENT ARMS]
At command two, grasp the small of the stock with the right hand.
[Illustration: No.
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