65th (2nd Yorkshire North Riding) Regiment of Foot

Next Review Exercise command
[ The Shoulder ]

Command

Action

1.

• By a sharp turn of the wrist, bring the thumb of the right hand round the rear of the barrel and grasp the rifle, thumb between the stock and the thigh

1.

• Raise the rifle by a cant with the right hand and carry it close into the right side of the body
• Seize it with the left hand close above the lower band
• At the same time seize the guard with the thumb and forefinger of the right hand at the full extent of the arm, remaining fingers under the hammer

2.

• Drop the left hand to the side

Next Review Exercise command
[ The Order ]

Command

Action

1.

• Turn the lock to the front and seize the rifle with the right hand under the guard without moving it from the shoulder
• Thumb and fingers round the stock, arm close to the body

2.

• Carry the rifle, close into the body, to the right side with the right hand
• Seize it with the left hand close above the lower band
• At the same time seize the guard with the thumb and forefinger of the right hand at the full extent of the arm, remaining fingers under the hammer

3.

• Drop the left hand to the side

Command

Action

• Bring the rifle to a perpendicular position by turning the wrist up
• and seize it with the left hand close above the lower band
• at the same time raising it slightly and seizing the guard with the thumb and forefinger of the right hand at the full extent of the arm, remaining fingers under the hammer

• Drop the left hand to the side

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