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

(4) Without lowering the muzzle or the right hand, grasp the slide
with the thumb and fingers of the left hand, thumb on the left
side of the slide and pointing downward. Keep the left
forearm parallel with the deck. Push the slide all the way to
the rear and engage the slide stop in to notch with the right
thumb (see fig. 4-4). Look into the chamber; if it is not
empty, empty it. Take the magazines from under the belt with
the left hand. Raise the left hand to the height of the belt,
forearm parallel to the deck, elbow at the side, palm up,
fingers extended and joined. Hold the magazine in the open
band, follower to the rear (see fig. 4-5).
Figure 4-4. Push Slide to Rear. Figure 4-5. Position of
Inspection Arms.
e. Attention (Pistol in Holster) From inspection arms.
(1) The command is PORT, ARMS. It is the only command which may
be executed from inspection arms.
(2) On ARMS return the magazine to a position between the belt and
outer garment with the thumb of the left hand, release the
slide stop. Keep the muzzle up and squeeze the trigger.
Remove the magazine from the belt with the left hand and
insert into the pistol. Return the pistol to the holster and
button the flap with the right hand.
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