Order Arms

Order Arms Procedures

• 1. Assume Order Arms on the command FALL IN or from Parade Rest on the command of execution ATTENTION.

  2. At Order Arms, maintain the Position of Attention with the rifle. Place the butt of the rifle on the marching surface, aligned with the toe of your foot, with sights to the rear.

  3. The Individual Drill With Weapons toe of the butt touches the foot so that the rear sight and pistol grip form a straight line to the front.

  4. Secure the rifle with the right hand in a “U” formed by the fingers (extended and joined) and thumb.

  5. Hold the rifle above the front sight assembly with the right thumb and forefinger pointed downward, and in line with the flat surface of the handguard. Keep the right hand and arm behind the rifle so that the thumb is straight along the seam of the trouser leg.

Video:

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