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MANTTAL FOR NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICERS. 



When necessary to raise the rifle well above the head, it 

 may be supported between the thumb and forefinger of the 

 left hand. This position will be necessary against attacks 



from higher eleva- 

 tions, such as men 

 mounted or on top of 

 parapets. 



41. 1. Low parry, 2. RIGHT (LEFT). 

 Carry the point of the bayonet down 



until it is at the height of the knee, 

 moving the point of the bayonet suffi- 

 ciently to the right (left), to keep the 

 opponent's attacks clear of the point 

 threatened. 



These parries are rarely used, as an 

 attack below the waist leaves the head 

 and body exposed. 



42. Parries must not be too wide or 

 sweeping, but sharp, short motions, fin- 

 ished with a jerk or quick catch. The 

 hands should, as far as possible, be 

 kept in the line of attack. Parries 

 against butt strike are made by quickly 

 moving the guard so as to cover the 

 point attacked. 



43. To provide against attack from 

 the right, left, or rear the soldier will 

 change front as quickly as possible in 

 the most convenient manner ; for ex- 

 ample: 1. To the left rear, 2. Parry, 3. 

 HIGH; 1. To the right, 2. Parry, 3. 

 RIGHT, etc. 



These movements constitute a change 

 of front in which the position of guard is resumed at the com- 

 pletion of the movement. 



In changing front for the purpose of attack or defense, if 

 there is danger of wounding a comrade, the rifle should first 

 be brought to a vertical position. 



Fig. 21, par. 40. 



