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sumecl by advancing the right foot if for any reason it is de- 

 heel must always be in rear of the left knee. Guard is re- 

 sumed immediately without command. Guard may also be re- 



FiG. 18, par. 28. 



sired to hold the ground gained in lunging. In the latter case 

 the preparatory command forward will be given. Each method 

 should be practiced. 



29. 1. Butt, 2. STRIKE. 



Straighten right arm and right ]eg vigorously and sv/ing 

 butt of rifle against point of attack, pivoting the rifle in the 

 left hand at about the height of the left shoulder, allowing the 

 bayonet to pass to the rear on the left side of the head. Guard 

 is resumed without command. 



The points of* attack in their order of importance are head, 

 neck, stomach, and crotch. 



30. 1. Cut, 2. DOWN. 



Execute a quick downward stroke, edge of bayonet directed 

 at point of attack. Guard is resumed without command. 



