weapon to be parried.
5. _Short Point_.--1. Shift the left hand quickly toward the
muzzle and draw the rifle back to the full extent of the right
arm, butt either high or low as a low or high point is to be
made. 2. Deliver the point vigorously to the full extent of the
left arm. 3. Withdrawal. 4. Resume the "guard."
6. _Jab Point_.--1. Shift the left hand quickly toward the muzzle,
draw the rifle back, and shift the right hand up the rifle and
grasp it above the rear sight, at the same time bringing the
rifle to an almost vertical position close to the body. Bend the
knees. 2. Straighten the knees, jab the point of the bayonet
upward into the throat or under the chin of the
opponent--chiefly by a body movement. 3. Withdrawal. 4. Carry
the rifle forward with the left hand, grasping the small of the
stock with the right. 5. Resume guard. Remember in the first
motion to have the hands at least 4 inches apart.
7. _Butt swing--butt strike_--out.--1. Swing the butt up at the
opponent's ribs, forearms, etc., using a full arm blow, bringing
the rifle to a horizontal position over the left shoulder, butt
to the front. 2. Advance the rear foot, and dash the butt into
the opponent's face. 3. Advance the rear foot and at the same
time slash the bayonet down on the opponent's head or neck. 4.
Resume the "guard."
(The easiest guard to a swing at the crotch is simply to get
the left knee in the opponent's right.)

E. PROGRESSIVE EXERCISES:

1. The class works in pairs with scabbards on bayonets. One man
alternately in each pair signals; the other promptly executes
the movement, at the target, designated by the signal. The
following signals are suggested:
The hand, placed against the body, indicates the target.
Long point--Back of hand outward.
Short point--Palm of hand outward.
Jab point--Hand horizontal against chin, palm down.
High port--Fist against left breast.
Parry right (left)--Hand waved to right (left).
Butt swing--Fist against crotch.
Butt strike--Fist against jaw.
Instead of signals, thrusting sticks are then used. These are
strong wands having a padding of paper and burlap over one end
and a rope ring tied to the other. Points and butt swings are
executed at the padding and r