Has it ever happened to you, that while at the route step, you have slung your rifle, and as you are just marching along, minding your own business, when some such Officer comes up and states something like:
or
Well.. it has happened to me.
So... where is the reference which allows one to 'sling their rifle'?
How about this:
Casey's Infantry Tactics, Volume I.
School of the Company--Lesson VI.
Article III.
Para. 313.
Yes sir.. there it is. Right our of the Drill Manual. they may sling them on their backs muzzle up.
This is ofcourse, only after receiving the command to march at the Route Step.
Unsling that rifle soldier!
Your not supposed to carry your rifle like that!
So... where is the reference which allows one to 'sling their rifle'?
How about this:
Casey's Infantry Tactics, Volume I.
School of the Company--Lesson VI.
Article III.
Para. 313.
...The men, without further command, will immediately carry their arms at will, as indicated in the S.S.. No. 228, or they may sling them on their backs muzzle up.
This is ofcourse, only after receiving the command to march at the Route Step.
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