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Figure 5-9.--Order Sword from present Sword: NCO’s<br />

5-5. EYES RIGHT (LEFT) FROM CARRY OR ORDER SWORD<br />

a. The comm<strong>and</strong> is EYES, RIGHT (LEFT). It may be given only when<br />

halted at order sword or when marching at carry sword. It is executed in<br />

two counts.<br />

b. On EYES, raise the right h<strong>and</strong> to the level of <strong>and</strong> 6 inches in<br />

front of the neck. Keep the thumb on the left side of the grip, wrist<br />

straight, <strong>and</strong> elbow against the body. The blade should tilt forward at 30<br />

degrees.<br />

c. On RIGHT (LEFT), bring the point down smartly, without whipping,<br />

to a position 3 inches above the deck <strong>and</strong> slightly right of the right<br />

foot. Straighten the arm so the guard (noncommissioned officers) or the<br />

acorn (officers) is against the trouser seam. The blade is slanted down<br />

<strong>and</strong> to the front, with the sharp edge to the left. The thumb remains on<br />

the left side of the grip. At the same time, turn the head <strong>and</strong> eyes 45<br />

degrees to the right (left). If in extreme right (left) file, continue<br />

looking straight ahead (see figs. 5-10 <strong>and</strong> 5-11).<br />

5-10

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