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Figure 5-2.--Noncommissioned Officer’s Sword.<br />

b. Officers <strong>and</strong> noncommissioned officers draw <strong>and</strong> return sword,<br />

without comm<strong>and</strong>, when the comm<strong>and</strong>er of their unit does. Unless members of<br />

the comm<strong>and</strong>er’s staff, they execute all other movements of the sword<br />

<strong>manual</strong> on the comm<strong>and</strong>er’s comm<strong>and</strong> to the unit. Staff members execute all<br />

other movements on the comm<strong>and</strong>er’s separate comm<strong>and</strong> to his staff. The<br />

sword will be drawn with armed troops, except when at ease, rest, route<br />

step, at ease march, or when inspecting troops. A unit comm<strong>and</strong>er, after<br />

being inspected, will return sword prior to accompanying the inspecting<br />

party, except during the inspection of an honor guard.<br />

c. Carry sword is assumed when:<br />

(1) Giving comm<strong>and</strong>s.<br />

(2) Changing position in formation at quick time.<br />

(3) Addressing or being addressed by a senior.<br />

(4) The preparatory comm<strong>and</strong> for quick time has been given.<br />

(5) while marching at quick time<br />

(6) Any <strong>manual</strong> of arms movement has been ordered except parade<br />

rest, at ease, rest, present arms, or eyes right (left). When<br />

in formation with personnel to your front at normal distance<br />

or less (organization staffs excluded), remain at carry sword<br />

except during rest or at ease.<br />

5-2

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