8. GUARD AGAINST INFANTRY - GUARD
Turn half right on both heels, raise the musket slightly with the right hand at the small of the stock. Grasp it with the left hand above and near the lower band.
Move the right foot 20 inches to the rear, the right heel behind the left, knees slightly bent. Lower the musket with both hands, the left elbow against the body, until the point of the bayonet is slightly elevated.
SHOULDER - ARMS
Throw up the musket to the left shoulder, at the same time bring the right heel by the side of the left and face to the front.
9. GUARD AGAINST CAVALRY - GUARD
Same as for Guard Against Infantry, except that the right hand will be supported against the hip, and the bayonet held at the height of the eye, as in Charge-Bayonet.
SHOULDER - ARMS
Similar to Guard Against Infantry.
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