1. Instruction of recruit.-As soon as practicable the recruit is taught the use, care, and nomenclature of the rifle. When fair progress has been made in the instruction without arms, he is taught the manual of arms. Instruction without arms and with arms should alternate.

2. Rules governing carrying of the rifle.-a. The rifle is not carried with cartridges in either the chamber or the magazine except when specifically ordered. When so loaded or when supposed to be loaded, it is habitually carried locked; that is, with the safety lock turned to the "safe." At all other times it is carried unlocked, with the trigger pulled.

b. Whenever troops are formed under arms, pieces are immediately inspected at the command: 1. Inspection, 2. ARMS. A similar inspection is made before dismissal. If cartridges are found in the chamber or magazine, they are removed and placed in the belt.

c. The cut-off is kept turned "off" except when cartridges are actually used. (Applicable to troops armed with U. S. Rifle, Model 1903.)

d. The bayonet is fixed at any time when so ordered.

e. Fall in is executed with the rifle at the order arms.

f. (1) If at the order, unless otherwise prescribed, the rifle is brought to the right shoulder at the command MARCH (in quick time), the three motions corresponding with the first three steps. If Double time is given prior to March, the unit is brought to the Right (left) shoulder or Port arms, before the command double time.

(2) Movements may be executed at the trail by prefacing the preparatory command with the words at trail; as 1. At trail, forward, 2. MARCH. The trail is taken at the command March.

(3) When the facings, alignments, open and close ranks, side step and back step, taking interval and assembly are executed from the order, the rifle is brought to the trail while in motion and the order resumed on halting. g. The rifle is brought to the order on halting except in executing: 1. In place, 2. HALT. The execution of the order begins when the halt is completed.

h. In double time, when armed with the rifle, a disengaged hand is held as when without arms.

Plate 1.-Position of automatic rifle slung over right shoulder.

3. Rules governing carrying of the automatic rifle.-a. At the command Fall in, automatic rifles are slung over the right shoulder, butt down, barrel to the rear.

b. For ceremonies and drill, the automatic rifle is carried slung over the right shoulder, butt down, barrel to the rear.

c. For marches and field exercises, the automatic rifle may be carried slung over either shoulder.

d. When troops are brought to attention, the automatic rifle is slung as prescribed for drills and ceremonies. It is carried slung until the command Rest is given, unless otherwise ordered.

e. When troops are standing at ease, the automatic rifle is kept slung unless otherwise ordered. Automatic riflemen assume the position of at ease or stand at ease as without arms. If the automatic rifle is ordered unslung, the position of at ease or stand at ease is taken as prescribed for troops armed with the rifle.

f. When troops are standing at rest the automatic rifle is unslung. g. The automatic rifleman does not execute the manual except(1) 1. Parade, 2. REST. Execute the movement as without arms. (2) 1. Inspection, 2. ARMS. At the command Arms grasp the magazine with the left hand, at the same time pressing the magazine release with the right hand. Withdraw the magazine with the left hand and place in belt. Pull back the operating handle with the left hand.

(3) Being at inspection arms: 1. Order (port, right shoulder), 2. ARMS. At the command Order, pull the trigger, replace the magazine, and resume the position of the soldier, the automatic rifle being kept slung.

h. When arms are stacked the automatic rifle is placed on the stack as prescribed for a loose piece.

i. The automatic rifle belt is worn whenever the automatic rifle is carried. 4. Rules governing the execution of manual of arms.—1. In all positions of the left hand at the balance, the thumb clasps the rifle; the sling is included in the grasp of the hand. In describing the manual of arms, the term "at the balance" in this text refers to the center of the rear sight leaf of the model 1903 rifle and to the center of the groove on the hand guard of the model 1917 rifle.

b. In all positions of the rifle, "diagonally across the body," the position of the rifle, left arm and left hand is the same as in port arms.

c. In resuming the order from any position in the manual, the motion next to the last concludes with all fingers of the right hand grasping the rifle just above the lower band, the butt of the rifle about 3 inches from the ground, barrel to the rear, the left hand above and near the right, steadying the rifle, thumb and fingers extended and joined, forearm and wrist straight and inclining downward. To complete the order, lower the rifle gently to the ground with the right hand, cut away the left smartly to the side, and take the position of order arms. Allowing the rifle to drop through the right hand to the ground, or similar abuse of the rifle to produce effect, in executing the manual, is prohibited.

d. The cadence of the motions is that of quick time. The recruits are first required to give their whole attention to the details of the motions, the cadence being gradually acquired as they become accustomed to handling their rifles. The instructor may require them to count aloud in cadence with the motions.

e. (1) The manual may be executed while marching, except Present arms, Order arms, Parade rest, Trail arms, Stand at ease, Inspection arms, and Fix and Unfix bayonets.

(2) The manual is taught at a halt and the movements are, for the purpose of instruction, divided into motions and executed in detail. In this case, the command of execution determines the prompt execution of the first motion, and the commands, Two Three, Four, that of the other motions.

(3) To execute the movement in detail, the instructor first cautions: By the numbers. All movements divided into motions are then executed as above explained until he cautions: Without the numbers, or commands movements other than those in the manual of arms.

f. (1) Whenever circumstances require, the regular positions of the manual of arms and the firings may be ordered without regard to the previous position of the rifle.

(2) Under exceptional conditions of weather or fatigue, the rifle may be carried in any manner directed.

g. The front-sight cover will be removed only when cleaning the rifle or when engaged in musketry practice.

5. Rules governing the conduct of men armed with pistol.-a. Officers and enlisted men, armed with the pistol only, remain at the position of the soldier without arms during the execution of the manual, except when their units are brought to the present as a part of a ceremony, such as— (1) The ceremonies described in TR 420-20 (Chapter XIII).

(2) The presentation of an organization to its commander.
(3) At retreat.

(4) At guard mounting.

b. Under the conditions set forth above, officers and enlisted men, armed with the pistol only, execute the first motion of the hand salute at the commands ARMS, and the second motion of the hand salute at the command of execution of the next command.

c. When organizations and detachments are not formed as part of a larger unit, and are composed entirely of men armed with the pistol, the commands for rendering the salute prescribed above are: 1. By the numbers, 2. Hand, 3. SALUTE, 4. TWO.

d. Individuals leading or driving animals or standing to horse do not execute the salute.

Section II

MANUAL OF ARMS

Position of order arms

Being at order arms: 1. Trail, 2. ARMS
Being at trail arms: 1. Order, 2. ARMS

Being at order arms: 1. Port, 2. ARMS

Being at present or port arms: 1. Order, 2. ARMS

Being at order arms: 1. Inspection, 2. ARMS

Being at inspection arms: 1. Order (right shoulder, port), 2. ARMS

Being at order arms: 1. Present, 2. ARMS

Being at order arms: 1. Right shoulder, 2. ARMS

Being at right shoulder arms: 1. Order, 2. ARMS

Being at present arms: 1. Port, 2. ARMS

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Being at port arms: 1. Present, 2. ARMS

Being at right shoulder arms: 1. Port, 2. ARMS
Being at right shoulder arms: 1. Present, 2. ARMS
Being at port arms: 1. Right shoulder, 2. ARMS
Being at present arms: 1. Right shoulder, 2. ARMS
Being at port arms: 1. Left shoulder, 2. ARMS
Being at left shoulder arms: 1. Port, 2. ARMS
Being at order arms: 1. Parade, 2. REST
Being at parade rest: 1. Squad, 2. ATTENTION
Being at right shoulder arms: 1. Rifle, 2. SALUTE
Being at order or trail arms: 1. Rifle, 2. SALUTE
Being at order arms: 1 Fix, 2. BAYONETS
Being at order arms: 1. Unfix, 2. BAYONETS
Being at order arms: 1. Stand at, 2. EASE

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6. Position of order arms.--The butt rests on the ground, barrel to the rear, toe of the butt on line with the toe of, and touching the right shoe, right hand holding the rifle between the thumb and fingers, left hand as in position of the soldier without arms.

7. Being at order arms: 1. Trail, 2. ARMS.-Raise the rifle and incline the muzzle forward so that the barrel makes an angle of about 30° with the vertical, the right arm bent slightly.

Front view.

Side view.

Plate 3.-Position

of Trail arms.