84 MANUAL FOR NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICERS. 



48. Attacks against dummies will be practiced. The ap- 

 proach will be made against the dummies both in quick time 

 and double time. 



V. PRACTICAL BAYONET COMBAT. 



49. The principles of practical bayonet combat should be 

 taught as far as possible during the progress of instruction In 

 bayonet exercises. 



50. The soldier must be continually impressed with the ex- 

 treme importance of the offensive due to its moral effect. Should 

 an attack fail, it should be followed immediately by another 

 attack before the opponent has an opportunity to assume the 

 offensive. Keep the opponent on the defensive. If, due to cir- 

 cumstances, it is necessary to take the defensive, constantly 

 watch for an opportunity to assume the offensive and take im- 

 mediate advantage of it. 



51. Observe the ground with a view to obtaining the best 

 footing. Time for this will generallj^ be too limited to permit 

 more than a single hasty glance. 



52. In personal combat watch the opponent's eyes if they 

 can be plainly seen, and do not fix the eyes on his weapon nor 

 upon the point of your attack. If his eyes can not be plainly 

 seen, as in night attacks, watch the movements of his weapon 

 and of his body. 



53. Keep the body well covered and deliver attacks vigor- 

 ously. The point of the bayonet should always be kept as 

 nearly as possible in the line of attack. The less the rifle Is 

 moved upward, downward, to the right, or to the left, the 

 better prepared the soldier is for attack or defense. 



54. Constantly watch for a chance to attack the opponent's 

 left hand. His position of guard will not differ materially 

 from that described in paragraph 24. If his bayonet is with' 

 out a cutting edge, he will be at a great disadvantage. 



55. The butt is used for close and sudden attacks. It is 

 particularly useful in riot duty. From the position of port 

 arms a sentry can strike a severe blow with the butt of the 

 rifle. 



56. Against a man on foot, armed with a sword, be careful 

 that the muzzle of the rifle is not grasped. All the swords- 



