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The 1889 Infantry Regulations Manual is a departure from its Civil War forbears. The drill has been refined for cartridge-firing rifles Two of the positions have had their names changed. Another position, Support Arms, is gone altogether.
This manual also contains a drill for shooting. It would have been used for shooting in volleys. There is also a small set of drawings of the saber drill.
Though not pictured, Trail Arms is still part of the drill in the 1889 manual
Order Arms |
Order Arms |
Carry Arms
This was Shouldered Arms for Rifles during the Civil War |
Port Arms |
Present Arms |
Parade Rest |
Rifle Salute |
Right Shoulder Arms
formerly called Right Shoulder Shift |
Left Shoulder Arms |
Sling Arms |
Fix Bayonet |
Charge Bayonet |
Salute |
Secure Arms |
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The marching step in 30 inches, with 120 Steps per minute. The slower Common, or Ordinary Step is no longer used.
Kneel |
Lie Down |
Lie Down (with Rifle) |
Load |
Aim, Fire |
Aim, Fire |
Aim, Fire |
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These are the few movements of the sword drill illustrated in the manual.
1) Present Sword (Begin) |
2) Present Sword (Raise Sword) |
3) Present Sword (Lower Sword Smartly) |
Order Sword |
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Disclaimer: the fighting methods shown here are for illustrative purposes only. They are not intended as actual instruction in bayonet fighting and should not be used as such. Close combat training is dangerous. It can be as dangerous for the user as it is for the target. If you wish to learn close combat, seek a qualified instructor. One should never attempt close combat without the instruction and supervision of a qualified expert instructor .
