MANITAI FOR NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICERS. 

 III. INSTETJCTION WITHOUT THE BAYONET. 



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44. 1. Club rifle, 2. SWING. 



Being at order arms, at the preparatory command quickly 

 raise and turn the rifle, regrasping it with both hands between 

 the rear sight and muzzle, barrel down, thumbs around the stock 



Fig. 22, par. 41. 



Fig. 23, par. 41. 



and toward the butt; at the same time raise the rifle above 

 the shoulder farthest from the opponent, butt elevated and to 

 the rear, elbows slightly bent and knees straight. Each indi- 

 vidual takes such position of the feet, shoulders, and hands 

 as best accords with his natural dexterity. SWING. Tighten 



