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Figure 7-7.--Forming Single File from Column of Twos.<br />

7-15. To STACK ARMS<br />

a. Before stacking arms, the squad must be given count off. Squad<br />

members numbered 3, 7, <strong>and</strong> 11 are designated stackmen. Additional<br />

stackmen may be designated, if necessary.<br />

b. The squad leader will then comm<strong>and</strong>, PREPARE, SLINGS. On the<br />

comm<strong>and</strong> of execution, SLINGS, the designated stacking place the butt of<br />

the weapon on their right hip <strong>and</strong> cradle the rifle in the crook of the<br />

right arm. They then tighten the sling (dust cover side) <strong>and</strong> adjust the<br />

sling to form a inch loop next to the upper sling swivel. As soon as<br />

they have prepared the loop, they return to order arms.<br />

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