Marine corps drill and ceremonies manual - Regimental Drum Major ...

(3) Raise the rifle with the right hand and grasp it at the
handguard with the left hand (see fig. 21-4). This is the
same as the first count of PORT ARMS.
Figure 21-4.-- Raise the Rifle with Right Hand, Grasp Handguard with Left
Hand.
(4) Move the right hand to the small of the stock (see fig. 21-5).
This is the same as the second count of PORT ARMS. The rifle
should now be in the position of port arms.
Figure 21-5.-- Move Right Hand to the Small of the Stock (PORT ARMS).
(5) Pull charging handle fully to the rear with the right hand (see
fig. 21-6) and release it, thus placing a round in the chamber.
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