Introduction.
Officers on all duties under arms, draw and return sword without waiting for any command. All commands to soldiers under arms are given with the sword drawn. [5]
If officers do not have their swords drawn, they should do so at Attention.
How the Sword is Worn.
When on duty, the sword will be hooked up, the sword reversed, edge to the rear, hilt behind the arm. [2,3]
To Draw the Sword (two motions).
Bring the [right] hand quickly to the first position of salute [without arms] - palm to the left; at the same movement seize the scabbard with the left, and turn the sword, bringing the hilt to the front; pass the right hand through the sword knob, and seize the gripe. ... Draw the sword from the scabbard by extending the right arm easily; turn the hand and bring the sword to the position about to be described. [3]
The Carry (Shoulder).
The arm nearly extended, back of the blade against the shoulder; sword supported by the thumb and two first fingers, extended......
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