AAC CADET INSTRUCTOR S HANDBOOK CEREMONIAL DRILL, SMLE.303 and 7.62 mm SLR 2010
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i PREFACE Aim 1. The aim of this publication is to provide Cadets with the information to conduct drill lessons on the SMLE.303 and 7.62 mm SLR. Level 2. This publication is not the source document however it is to be used as the reference for Cadet training. References 3. Reference used for this booklet are: Gender a. AMF DRILL (All Arms), 1953; and b. MLW Part three, volume 3, Pamphlet 1, DRILL, 1979 4. Words importing gender refer to both male and female unless specifically stated otherwise. AMENDMENTS 1. The following promulgated amendments have been made to this publication. Amendment List Number Date Amended By (Print Name and Initials) Date of Amending
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ii CONTENTS Preface Amendments Contents i i ii Paragraph CHAPTER ONE DRILL WITH ARMS SMLE.303 Attention 1.01 Stand at ease 1.02 Stand easy 1.03 Stand at ease from the stand easy 1.04 Attention from the sand at ease 1.05 The slope from the order 1.06 The order from the slope 1.09 Saluting with arms 1.12 Shoulder from the order 1.14 Order from the shoulder 1.16 Present from the slope 1.18 The slope from the present 1.22 Reverse arms from the present 1.24 Rest on your arms reversed from the reverse 1.28 Attention from the rest on your arms reversed 1.31 Present arms from the rest on your arms reversed 1.34 To rest on your arms reversed from the present 1.37 To present arms from the rest on your arms reversed 1.41 Rest on your arms reversed (Simplified Version) 1.45 To present arms from the rest on your arms reversed 1.50 CHAPTER TWO DRILL WITH THE SLR Attention 2.05 Stand at ease 2.06 Stand easy 2.07 Stand at ease from the stand easy 2.08 Attention from the stand at ease 2.09 Short trail 2.10 Shoulder from the order 2.12 Order from the shoulder 2.15 Present from the shoulder 2.18 Shoulder form the present 2.21 Salute at the shoulder 2.23 Rifle drill for funerals 2.28 The reverse from the present 2.29 Rest on arms reversed from the reverse 2.34 The reverse from the rest on arms reversed 2.42 Rest on arms reversed from the present arms (Simplified Version) 2.46 Present from the rest on arms reversed (Simplified Version) 2.50
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CHAPTER ONE DRILL WITH ARMS SMLE.303 ATTENTION Attention 1.01 The position of attention is that the right hand will hold the rifle perpendicularly at the right side, thumb in the left of the rifle and touching the leg; fingers together on the right of the rifle, slanting towards the ground; back of the hand to the right and the wrist well behind the rifle; butt of the rifle flat on the ground, toe of the butt inline with the toecap of the boot, magazine to the front. See FIG 1.1 FIG 1-1: ATTENTION Common faults: 1. Butt in the wrong position; 2. Rifle not perpendicular and sling not square to the front; 3. Back of the hand turned to the front; 4. Wrist not behind the rifle and elbow away from the side; and 5. Fingers not together and allowed to curl on the front of the rifle.
STAND AT EASE AND STAND EASY Stand at ease 1.02 STAND AT-EASE Carry the left leg to the left so that the feet are 12 in apart (30 cm), keeping the left arm to the side; force the rifle straight out to the front, by keeping the right arm straight; shoot the right hand forward to its fullest extent but without moving the hand on the rifle, the toe of the butt, or allowing the right shoulder to droop. The weight of the body is transferred slightly to the left so as to be evenly balanced. See FIG 1-2 and 1-3. FIG 1-2 AND 1-3: STAND AT EASE (FRONT AND SIDE )VIEW Common faults:- (i) Moving the butt. (ii) Allowing the rifle to swing to the right or left. (iii) Moving the left arm; (iv) Putting the fingers round the front of the rifle; (v) Lack of coordination between the right arm and left leg. Stand easy 1.03 STAND-EASY. Force the right hand up to the nosecap of the rifle, the fingers and the thumb curling around the rifle; bend the right arm so the angle of the rifle is not altered. Stand at ease from the stand easy 1.04 SQUAD Force the right hand down the rifle to the correct position of the stand at ease; brace the body. Attention from the stand at ease 1.05 SQUAD ATTENTION Pull the rifle into the side, keeping the butt on the ground. Bring the left foot into the position of attention. Common faults:- (i) Moving and banging the butt on the ground. (ii) Lack of coordination between the foot and the arm-bending forward from the waist.
The slope from the order SLOPE FROM THE ORDER, ORDER FROM THE SLOPE 1.06 SLOPE ARMS ONE Throw the rifle straight up the right side with a vigorous flick of the wrist, keeping the elbow still, and release it before the right hand reaches the level of the waist belt jerking the right arm straight again; at the same time move the left arm across the body and catch the rifle about the backsight, hand in line with the right armpit, knocking the rifle back into the right shoulder strike the rifle with the palm and heel of the hand, closing the fingers and thumb of the left hand round the rifle, and as the left hand strikes the rifle, catch the butt with the fingers and thumb of the right hand. See FIG 1-4. Note. The fingers and thumb of the right hand will be in the same position as at attention, but will hold the butt so that the forefinger is about in line with the knuckle of the butt, rifle perpendicular with the magazine to the front. FIG 1-4: SLOPE ARMS - ONE Position 1 Position 1 (side view) 1.07 SQUAD TWO. Force the rifle across the body so that the muzzle passes just in front of the face; as soon as the muzzle has passed the face and the left hand is about in line with the left breast pocket, let go of the rifle with the left hand and drop the hand so that the elbow is against the side (as at attention), forearm parallel to the ground and at right angles to the body, wrist straight; at the same time move the fingers and thumb of the right hand round the rifle and drive the butt into the hell of the left hand just before the magazine touches the left shoulder; close the fingers and thumb of the left hand round the butt so that the thumb is round the toe of the butt and about one inch (25 mm) above the butt plate and the fingers, from the centre knuckles to the tips arr together on top of the butt, and point towards the muzzle. See FIG 1-5. Note.- The magazine will now point to the left and be flat on the shoulder just below the collar bone.
FIG 1-5: SLOPE ARMS - TWO 1.08 SQUAD THREE. Cut the right hand the nearest way to the position of attention; keep the wrist stiff and curl the fingers on the downward travel; keep the rifle still. See FIG 1-6. Common faults:- First movement (i) Failing to release the rifle with the right hand soon enough to allow both hands to grasp the rifle at the same time. (ii) Dropping the right shoulder to the rear. (iii) Letting the upper part of the arms and elbow leave the body. Front view FIG 1-6: SLOPE ARMS Side view
Second movement (iv) Holding the rifle too long with the left hand, thereby causing the magazine to hit the shoulder before the butt hits the ground. (v) Moving the head and body. (vi) Letting the upper part of the arms and elbows leave the side. Third movement (vii) Moving the elbow away from the body, thereby bring the hand out in front of the body. (viii) Moving the rifle on the shoulder. The order from the slope 1.09 ORDER ARMS ONE Pull the rifle down to the full extent of the left arm, retaining the original grip with the left hand, so that the rifle is perpendicular and bearing against the inner part of the left elbow; at the same time move the right arm across the body so that the right hand meets the rifle slightly above the level of the left shoulder; finger and thumb round the rifle. See FIG 1-7. FIG 1-7: ORDER ARMS - ONE 1.10 SQUAD TWO. Pull the rifle down and across the body with the right hand to a position slightly forward of the position of attention, magazine to the front, and the butt about one inch (25 mm) the ground; at the same time move the left hand an forearm upwards and across the body, so that the heel of the hand strikes the rifle just below the nose cap, fingers and thumb together and straight; at the moment of impact cut the fingers and thumb of the right hand away from the front of the rifle to the correct position of attention. See FIG 1-8.
FIG 1-8: ORDER ARMS - TWO 1.11 SQUAD THREE. Cut the left hand to the left side to the position of attention, and resume the position of attention. See FIG 1-9. Note.- The rifle will be lowered gently to the ground and the muzzle pulled slightly to the rear as the right arm is straightened. FIG 1-9: ORDER ARMS - THREE Common faults:- First movement (i) Moving the head. (ii) Releasing the grip with the left hand. (iii) Making a circular movement with the right hand in front of instead of upward and close across the body. (iv) Not reaching far enough up with the right hand.
Second movement (v) Waving the butt out in front of the body. (vi) Dropping the right shoulder to the rear. (vii) Failure to synchronize the arrival of the left hand on the rifle with the movement of the fingers of the right hand. Third movement (viii) Banging the butt on the ground. (ix) Cutting the left arm away in a circular movement and allowing it to go too far to the rear. SALUTING WITH ARMS 1.12 The salute with the rifle is normally carried out from the slope. The salute requires the same action of the hand for a salute to the front as to a flank; the head and eyes only being turned to a flank if the salute is to be given to one side or the other. 1.13 SALUTE TO THE FRONT SALUTE. Retain the position of the slope with the left hand; bring the right hand across the front of the body by the shortest way to strike the butt with the palm of the hand just below the small, thumb in line with the knuckle of the butt; hand flat on the butt, fingers extended and together, thumb close to the forefinger so the finger, wrist and forearm are in a straight line, base of the fingers resting on the edge of the butt nearest the sling, forearm horizontal. Make a regulation pause and cut the hand away to the side. See FIG 1-10. FIG 1-10: SALUTE TO THE FRONT Note. (i) (ii) This movement can be taught by numbers if required. Words of command for saluting with the rifle are given in exactly the same way as for saluting with the hand. Common faults:- (i) Hand not far enough over to the left. (ii) Elbow drooping. (iii) Moving from the correct position of the slope, particularly moving the butt of the rifle to the right to meet the right hand.
Shoulder from the order SHOULDER FROM THE ORDER, ORDER FROM THE SHOULDER 1.14 SHOULDER ARMS ONE. Throw the rifle perpendicularly up the right side as in the first movement of the slope from the order, except that the left arm comes across the body to seize the rifle in line with the waist belt, and the middle finger of the right hand is slipped inside the trigger guard, the first and middle fingers being round the magazine, thumb and remaining fingers pointing downwards, the upper part of the barrel resting in the hollow of the shoulder. See FIG 1-11. FIG 1-11: SHOULDER ARMS ONE 1.15 SQUAD TWO. Cut the left hand to the side. FIG 1-12: SHOULDER ARMS - TWO
Common faults:- As for the first movement of the slope from the order. Note.- The rifle must be caught about 2 inches (50 mm) lower than the slope, otherwise the trigger will be too high and the right arm bent. Order from the shoulder 1.16 ORDER ARMS ONE. Release the rifle with the right and allow it to drop till the butt is one inch (25 mm) from the ground; seize the rifle with both hands as in the second movement of the order from the slope. 1.17 SQUAD TWO. Cut the left hand to the side. Common faults:- Letting the butt crash to the ground. Present from the slope PRESENT FROM THE SLOPE, SLOPE FROM THE PRESENT 1.18 PRESENT ARMS ONE. Bring the right hand smartly the nearest way upwards and across the body to seize the rifle just below the small of the butt, back of the hand on top, thumb underneath forefinger just above the knuckle of the butt. See FIG 1-13. FIG 1-13: PRESENT ARMS - ONE 1.19 SQUAD TWO. Pull the butt in and towards the centre of the body; push out the small of the butt and pull it towards the centre of the body with the right hand, so that the rifle is perpendicular and about 3 inches (75 mm) in front of the nose; at the same time take the left hand away from the butt and drive it on to the rifle sling, wrist opposite the magazine, elbow forced into the side of the butt and tip of the thumb in line with the mouth. See FIG 1-14.
FIG 1-14: PRESENT ARMS TWO 1.20 SQUAD THREE. Pull the rifle straight down in front of the body to the fullest extent of the right arm, turning the magazine to the front, keeping the rifle perpendicular and about 3 inches from the body. (The position of the fingers and thumb of the right hand will be as when at the order, except when they will be in position on the butt so that the hand is just below and clear of the cocking piece.) At the same time quit the rifle with the left hand and, forcing the elbow into the side, strike the rifle and seize it in line with the belt buckle. (The movement of the left forearm should be downwards and outwards from the second position until the forearm is horizontal and pointing to the front changing to a circular horizontal movement, parallel with the belt.) 1.21 On seizing the rifle strike it with the heel of the hand, fingers outside the sling, close together and round the rifle, thumb perpendicularly up the left side of the rifle, wrist straight; at the same time move the right leg slightly to the rear placing the flat of the foot on the ground with the hollow touching the heel of the left foot. See FIG 1-15. FIG 1-15: PRESENT ARMS - THREE
Common faults:- First movement (i) Making a circular movement with the right arm and letting the right elbow leave the body. (ii) Not gripping the rifle with the fingers of the right hand round the butt. (iii) Moving the butt to the right to meet the right hand. Second movement (iv) Raising the original level of the right hand. (v) Failure to have the left elbow along the butt. (vi) Focussing the eyes on the rifle, causing a tendency to lean backwards. (vii) Moving the head. Third movement (viii) Pushing the rifle upwards before starting the downwards movement of the right arm. (ix) Failure to release the rifle with the left hand, thereby causing the hand to be too high. (x) Rearing back from the rifle. (xi) Turning the right toe outwards, thereby dragging the right shoulder to the rear. (xii) Uncoordinated movement with the arms and foot. The slope from the present 1.22 SLOPE ARMS ONE. Except that the rifle has not so far to travel, the movement is the same as the second movement of the Slope from the Order. At the same time bring the right leg forward to close the heels. See FIG 1-16. FIG 1-16: SLOPE ARMS - ONE 1.23 SQUAD TWO. As for the third movement of the Slope from the Order; cut the right hand to the side. See FIG 1-17.
FIG 1-17: SLOPE ARMS - TWO REVERSE ARMS FROM THE PRESENT 1.24 REVERSE ARMS ONE. Bring the right leg forward and place the foot alongside the left as in the Slope from the Present. At the same time force the rifle out in front of the body to the full extent of both arms, keeping the left hand as low as possible. See FIG 1-18. FIG 1-18: REVERSE ARMS - ONE
1.25 SQUAD TWO. - Turn the rifle over slowly by bringing the butt between the arms in the direction of the body (changing the grip of the hands) until the position of the rifle is reversed, with the muzzle pointing to the ground, magazine towards the body and in line with the chest; arms straight; fingers and thumb of both hands curled round the rifle. See FIG 1-19. FIG 1-19: REVERSE ARMS - TWO 1.26 SQUAD THREE. Interchange the position of the hands by seizing the small of the butt with the left hand, back of the hand to the left and immediately seizing the rifle at the point of balance with the right hand. See FIG 1-20. FIG 1-20: REVERSE ARMS - THREE
1.27 SQUAD FOUR. Release the rifle with the right hand and force it under the left armpit, so that the magazine is uppermost and in front of the body, muzzle to the rear, rifle against the side, elbow against the rifle, rifle at 45 degrees. At the same time force the right arm behind the body in line with the waist belt sand seize the rifle near the outer band, back on the hand downwards. See FIG 1-21. FIG 1-21: REVERSE ARMS - FOUR Common faults:- First movement: (i) Raising the level of the left hand too much. Second movement: (ii) Loss of timing. (iii) Bending the arms. (iv) Rifle too high. Third movement: (v) Butt held too low causing the rifle to be nearly horizontal. Note.- The rifle is carried at the reverse only when marching in slow time.
REST ON YOU ARMS REVERSED FROM THE REVERSE 1.28 REST ON YOUR ARMS REVERSED. Cut the right hand to the side and bring the rifle to a perpendicular position with the left hand; lower the muzzle on to the left boot, between the toecap and the lace holes, so that the butt is in front of the centre of the body. See FIG 1-22. FIG 1-22: REST ON YOUR ARMS - REVERSED 1.29 Turn the head and eyes to the right and shoot the right arm to the right at shoulder level, arm straight, fingers extended, back of the hand uppermost; bring the right arm round to the front keeping the arm straight until it has traversed 45 degrees; bend the arm and place the right hand on the butt plate, back of the hand uppermost, fingers extended down the left side of the butt, thumb round the toe; keep the right elbow away from the body and as high as possible; pause and turn the head and eyes to the front. See FIG 1-23. FIG 1-23: REST ON YOUR ARMS - REVERSED
1.30 To repeat the above movements with the left arm, turn the head and eyes to the left, and shoot the left arm to the left, placing the left hand over the right; pause and look to the front, pause and drop both elbows against the body and lower the chin on to the breast. See FIG 1-24. FIG 1-24: REST ON YOUR ARMS - REVERSED In performing the above movements the time should be taken from the right or left hand man as the case may be. Common faults:- (i) Doing the movement too hurriedly, thereby losing the dignity of the occasion. ATTENTION FROM THE REST ON YOUR ARMS REVERSED 1.31 SQUAD ATTENTION. Raise the head. Note. This command is always given before any other when resting on arms reversed. REVERSE ARMS FROM REST ON YOUR ARMS REVERSED 1.32 REVERSE ARMS ONE. Seize the small of the butt with the left hand, back of the hand to the left. 1.33 SQUAD TWO. Force the rifle under the left armpit and seize it with the right hand behind the back as for the reverse. Common faults:- First movement: (i) Dropping the left shoulder. Second movement: (ii) As detailed in similar movements.
PRESENT ARMS FROM REST ON YOUR ARMS REVERSED AND VICE VERSA To present arms from rest on your arms reversed 1.34 PRESENT ARMS ONE. Raise the rifle about six inches (150 mm) with the right hand. At the same time seize it with the left hand in the relative position held when at the present, back of the hand downwards and towards the body, thumb to the left. See FIG 1-25. FIG 1-25: PRESENT ARMS - ONE 1.35 SQUAD TWO. Seize the rifle just below the small of the butt with the right hand in the relative position held when at the present, thumb on the left, fingers on the right, back of the hand to the front. See FIG 1-26. FIG 1-26: PRESENT ARMS - TWO
1.36 SQUAD THREE. Turn the rifle over by lowering the butt towards the body and come to the present. Move the right leg to the rear and bring the foot to its correct position. See FIG 1-27. To rest on your arms reversed from the present FIG 1-27: PRESENT ARMS - THREE 1.37 REST ON YOUR ARMS REVERSED ONE. Bring the right foot smartly up to the left, raise the rifle about 6 inches (150 mm), and place the left hand underneath the butt plate, thumb round the toe of the butt, the first two joints of the fingers grasping the right side of the butt. 1.38 SQUAD - TWO. Turn the rifle over to the front, muzzle leading, butt kept close to the body so that the position of the rifle is reversed, ie, the muzzle is now pointing towards the ground. Place the muzzle on the toe of the left boot. See FIG 1-28. FIG 1-28: REST ON YOUR ARMS REVERSED - TWO
1.39 The left hand will be allowed to turn with the rifle so that on the completion of the movement it will be resting on the top of the butt plate, fingers and thumb being in the same position as in one. At the same time lower the head on to the breast. 1.40 SQUAD THREE. Place the right hand on top of the left. See FIG 1-29. FIG 1-29: REST ON YOUR ARMS REVERSED - THREE To present arms from the rest on your arms reversed 1.41 PRESENT ARMS ONE. Raise the rifle about six inches with the left hand. At the same time seize it with the right hand at the small of the butt, back of the hand to the right. 1.42 SQUAD TWO. Seize the rifle at the point of balance with left hand in the relative position when at the Present, back of the hand downwards and towards the body, thumb to the left. 1.43 SQUAD THREE. Turn the rifle over by lowering the butt towards the body and come to the Present. At the same time move the right leg to the rear and bring the right foot to its correct position. SIMPLIFIED VERSION 1.44 When time and standard of training do not allow for the full detail above to be taught, the following simplified drill will be observed. (a) (b) (c) All marching will be at the slope. A simplified version of rest on your arms reversed will be used. This is done only from the present and will be followed by Attention and return to the present. This form is also used by all troops lining the streets who may have to present arms. If time does not even permit this being taught the compliment of present will be paid.
Rest on your arms reversed 1.45 REST ON YOUR ARMS REVERSED ONE Bring the right foot in to the left. At the same time force the rifle out in front of the body to the full extent of both arms, keeping the left hand as low as possible. 1.46 SQUAD TWO. Turn the rifle over slowly by bringing the butt between the arms in the direction of the body (changing the grip of the hands) until the position of the rifle is reversed, with the muzzle pointing to the ground, magazine towards the body and in line with the chest; arms straight; fingers and thumb of both hands curled round the rifle. 1.47 SQUAD - THREE. Interchange the position of the hands by seizing the small of the butt with the left hand, back of the hand to the left and immediately seizing the rifle at the point of balance with the right hand. 1.48 SQUAD FOUR. Place the muzzle on the left toe so that the butt is in front of the centre of the body. At the same time place the right hand on the butt plate, back of the hand uppermost, fingers extended down the left side of the butt, thumb round the toe; elbow against the body. 1.49 SQUAD FIVE. Place the left hand on top of the right; lower the chin on the breast. To Present Arms from Rest on your Arms Reversed 1.50 Adopt the procedure outlined above.
CHAPTER TWO DRILL WITH THE SLR General 2.01 Rifle drill is taught to enable cadets to carry and handle the rifle to pay compliments when carrying a rifle and for ceremonial reasons. 2.02 All rifle drill is taught by numbers. When judging the timing, all movements are made as sharply as possible at the rate of 40 movements per minute. 2.03 The most common fault in rifle drill is lack of control over the rifle, which causes movement of the body. In rifle exercises, the upper arms and elbows are kept as close as possible to the body. There should be no movement of the head or body except where specifically required by the following detail. 2.04 When rifles and bayonets are carried on parade, they should be clean and ready for inspection. The sling should be taut along the left side of the rifle and adjusted with the lower slide as close as possible to the lower sling swivel. ATTENTION 2.05 The position of attention is maintained, except that the rifle is held at the right side by the right hand with the barrel upright. The palm covers the gas plug, and the thumb grips the left side of the rifle and touched the leg. The fingers are together on the right of the rifle and point vertically towards the ground with the back of the hand to the right and the wrist well behind the rifle. The butt of the rifle is flat on the ground and the toe of the butt is positioned at the point mid-way between the toe of the boot and the bottom lacing. The magazine points directly to the front. See Fig 2.1 FIG 2-1: ATTENTION Note for Instructors Very tall cadets may have to hold the rifle with the right hand grasping the barrel above the woodwork. This position is also known as The Order
STAND AT EASE 2.06 STAND AT EASE. Raise the left foot 15 cm and carry it 30 cm to the left and place it firmly on the ground. The body is to be evenly balanced on both feet. At the same time, force the rifle barrel out directly to the front to the full extent of the right arm without shifting the butt. Maintain the same grip. See FIG 2-2. FIG 2-2: STAND AT EASE STAND EASY 2.07 STAND- EASY After the pause, relax the body. There is to be no movement of the head or limbs except as directed by the Instructor. STAND AT EASE FROM THE STAND EASY 2.08 SQUAD Brace the body and resume the position of stand at ease. ATTENTION FROM THE STAND AT EASE 2.09 ATTEN TION. Force the rifle into the side keeping the butt on the ground and at the same time raise the left foot and bring it into the position of attention. The left arm is held steady by the side. SHORT TRAIL 2.10 This position may be used when moving short distances or during dressing when a soldier is required to move to take up his correct alignment. 2.11 Bend the right arm slightly and raise the butt of the rifle about 3 cm from the ground; keep the rifle steady by the side.
SHOULDER FROM THE ORDER 2.12 This position is the usual position in which a rifle is carried when moving in quick and slow time. 2.13 SHOULDER ARMS. With a vigorous flick of the right wrist and the least possible movement of the right elbow, throw the rifle upwards, slightly forward and in front of the right shoulder, and release it at about the level of the waist belt. At the same time bring the left hand across the body and seize the rifle at the bottom of the stock with the fingers and thumb around the stock and the hand as close as possible to the magazine, and force the rifle into the right shoulder. Force the right arm straight again and grasp the pistol grip firmly with the right hand, with the thumb around the pistol grip and in line with the seam of the trousers, and the back of the hand to the right. The rifle is held with the barrel leaning forward. See FIG 2-3. FIG 2-3: SHOULDER ARMS 2.14 Pause, then cut the hand by the shortest route to the position of attention. Curl the fingers on their downward travel. Keep the rifle steady by the right side. See FIG 2-4.
FIG 2-4: SHOULDER ARMS ORDER FROM THE SHOULDER 2.15 ORDER ARMS Retain the grip with the right hand and force the left hand across the body to seize the barrel below the flash suppressor retaining screw with the fingers wrapped around the barrel and the thumb running up the barrel. Keep the elbow close to the body. 2.16 Pause, then release the rifle with the right hand and lower it down the right side until the butt is 2 cm above the ground and against the boot. Keep the right elbow to the rear. Grip the rifle with the right hand as for the position of attention. 2.17 Pause, then cut the left hand to the side. At the same time lower the rifle gently to the ground and resume the position of attention. PRESENT FROM THE SHOULDER 2.18 This position is used by sentries to pay compliments and as part of ceremonial and funeral drill. 2.19 PRESENT ARMS. Force the rifle to a central position in front of the body with the barrel vertical and about 8 cm from the body and the right arm fully extended. With the left hand seize the rifle as low as possible is the stock with the fingers together around the rifle and the thumb pointing vertically up the left hand side of the rifle. See FIG 2-5
FIG 2-5: PRESENT ARMS 2.20 Pause, then lift the right foot 15 cm and place it firmly on the ground with the instep touching the heel of the left foot and forming an angle of 30 degrees. At the same time seize the butt with the right hand with the fingers together on the right of the butt and pointing straight in continuation of the line of the arm and with the thumb flat on the left of the butt. See FIG 2-6. FIG 2-6: PRESENT ARMS
SHOULDER FROM THE PRESENT 2.21 SHOULDER ARMS. Force the rifle to the Shoulder Arms position, push the stock well back with the left hand and transfer the right hand to the pistol grip. See FIG 2-7. FIG 2-7: SHOULDER ARMS 2.22 Pause, then lift the right foot 15 cm and place it down firmly into the position of attention. At the same time cut the left hand to the side. SALUTE AT THE SHOULDER 2.23 The salute with the rifle is carried out at the shoulder. The action of the hand is the same whether the salute is to the front or to the flank. The head and eyes are turned towards the officer, at the same time as the hand is moved, when the salute is to the flank on the march. 2.24 SALUTE TO THE FRONT SALUTE. Force the left hand across the body with the forearm parallel to the ground. Strike the stock with the fingers and thumb together and extended, the back of the hand to the front and the elbow close to the body. See FIG 2-8.
2.25 Pause, then cut the left hand to the side. FIG 2-8: SALUTE TO THE FRONT 2.26 Saluting on the march with the rifle at the shoulder will be in accordance with the words of command and actions for saluting on the march without arms, with the exception that the salute is to be as for Salute to the Front with the rifle. 2.27 When armed with a rifle, whether marching or at the halt, the salute at the shoulder is given to all officers regardless of rank. The Present Arms is only used on parades and as a sentry.
RIFLE DRILL FOR FUNERALS General 2.28 The following rifle exercises are performed at military funerals and some ceremonial occasions. THE REVERSE FROM THE PRESENT 2.29 REVERSE ARMS. Raise the right knee 15 cm and place the foot alongside the left as for Attention. At the same time force the rifle directly out in front to the full extent of both arms. Keep the left hand as low as possible. FIG 2-9: REVERSE ARMS 2.30 Pause, the turn the rifle over slowly, to the count of eight beats in slow time, by bringing the butt between the arms in the direction of the body (changing the grip of the hands) until the position of the rifle is reversed, with the muzzle pointing to the ground and the magazine towards the body and in line with the belt. Keep the arms straight with the fingers and the thumbs of both hands curled around the rifle. FIG 2-10: REVERSE ARMS
2.31 Pause, then change the position of the hands by seizing the small of the butt with the left hand, with the back of the hand to the left and seizing the bottom of the stock with the right hand, the back of the hand to the right. 2.32 Pause, then release the rifle with the right hand and force it against the left side under the armpit, with the muzzle to the rear. The rifle is to slope downward at an angle of 30 degrees to the rear with the magazine uppermost and in front of the body. Lock the rifle against the body with the left elbow. At the same time, force the right arm behind the body in line with the waist belt and seize the rifle near the foresight with the back of the hand downwards. See FIG 2-11. FIG 2-11: REVERSE ARMS 2.33 The rifle is carried in this position only when marching in slow time. When marching in quick time the rifle is brought to a horizontal position under the armpit by allowing the butt to drop. The right and is removed from the rifle and the right arm swung in the usual manner for quick march.
REST ON ARMS REVERSED FROM THE REVERSE 2.34 This movement is carried out when the rifle is under the left arm. 2.35 REST ON YOUR ARMS REVERSED. Cut the right hand to the side and, with the left hand, bring the rifle to the perpendicular position. See FIG 2-12. To the count of 8 beats in slow time, lower the muzzle onto the left boot just forward of the lace holes, with the butt central and 3 cm from the body. See FIG 2-13 FIG 2-12: REST ON YOUR ARMS REVERSED FIG 2-13: REST ON YOUR ARMS REVERSED
2.36 Pause, then shoot the right arm to the right at shoulder level with the arm straight, fingers extended and the back of the hand up. At the same time turn the head and eyes smartly to the right. See FIG 2-13. FIG 2-13: REST ON YOUR ARMS - REVERSED 2.37 Pause, then bring the right arm around to the front with the arm straight. After it has traversed 45 degrees bend the arm and place the right hand on the butt plate with the back of the hand up, the fingers extended down the left side of the butt and the thumb around the toe if the butt. Keep the right elbow away from the body and as high as possible. This movement is performed to the count of eight beats in slow time. FIG 2-14: REST ON YOUR ARMS - REVERSED
2.38 Pause, the turn the head and eyes to the front. FIG 2-15: REST ON YOUR ARMS - REVERSED 2.39 Pause, then shoot the left arm to the left and at the same time turn the head and eyes smartly to the left. Carry out the actions detailed for the right arm, and place the left hand on top of the right hand with the fingers to the right
FIG 2-16: REST ON YOUR ARMS - REVERSED
2.40 Pause, the turn the head and eyes smartly to the front. FIG 2-17: REST ON YOUR ARMS - REVERSED 2.41 Pause, then lower the elbows to the sides and at the same time lower the head until the eyes look at the ground 2 metres to the front. This movement is made with solemnity and dignity and must not be hurried. See FIG 2-18. FIG 2-18: REST ON YOUR ARMS - REVERSED
THE REVERSE FROM REST ON ARMS REVERSED. 2.42 ATTEN TION. On this command the head is raised smartly. 2.43 PRESENT ARMS. Raise the rifle approximately 15 cm with the right hand. At the same time seize the rifle with the left hand below the magazine, in the place held at the present, with the back of the hand towards the body and the thumb to the left and facing down. FIG 2-19: REVERSE FROM REST ON YOUR ARMS REVERSED 2.44 Pause, the seize the rifle just below the small of the butt with the right hand in the place held when at the present, with the thumb on the right, the fingers on the left and the back of the hand towards the body. FIG 2-20: REVERSE FROM REST ON YOUR ARMS REVERSED
2.45 Pause, then turn the rifle over (lower the butt towards the body) and adopt the position of Present. Raise the right leg 15 cm and place the foot down firmly in the position of Present Arms. FIG 2-21: PRESENT ARMS FROM REST ON YOUR ARMS REVERSED REST ON ARMS REVERSED FROM PRESENT ARMS (SIMPLIFIED VERSION) 2.46 REST ON YOUR ARMS REVERSED. Raise the right foot 15 cm and place it down smartly in the Attention position. At the same time raise the rifle so that the butt is approximately in line with the waist belt. Place the left hand underneath the butt plate with the thumb around the toe of the butt and the first two joints of the fingers grasping the right side of the butt. 2.47 Pause, then extend the fingers of the left hand and bring the palm of the hand against the left side of the butt, To the count of eight beats in slow time turn the rifle (raise the butt towards the body) and lower the muzzle onto the left boot to a position just forward of the lace holes. Keep the butt close to the body until the position of the rifle is reversed.. On completion of the movement place the left hand on top of the butt plate with the back of the hand uppermost. The thumb us to the rear and the first two joints of the fingers grasp the right side of the butt, which is to be in the centre of the body and far enough forward to prevent the magazine from coming into contact with the clothing. 2.48 Pause, then place the right hand on top of the left hand and keep the elbows close to the body. 2.49 Pause, then lower the head slowly until the eyes look at the ground 2 metres in front. PRESENT FROM THE REST ON ARMS REVERSED (SIMPLIFIED VERSION) 2.50 ATTEN TION. On this command the head is raised smartly. 2.51 PRESENT ARMS. Grasp the small of the butt with the right hand with the thumb to the front. 2.52 Pause, then raise the rifle with the right hand to a central position in front of the body. At the same time, with the left hand seize the stock just forward of the magazine with the back of the hand towards the body.
2.53 Pause, then turn the rifle to an upright position (lower the butt towards the body). At the same time raise the right leg 15 cm to the rear and place the right foot down firmly in the Present Arms position.