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

5-8. REST FROM ANY POSITION OF THE SWORD
The command is REST. It is executed in the same manner as at ease,
the only difference being that you may talk.
5-9. TO RETURN TO ATTENTION
The command is PLATOON (COMPANY, DETAIL), ATTENTION. Execution
is begun on the preparatory command.
a. On PLATOON (COMPANY, DETAIL), come to parade rest.
b. On ATTENTION, bring the left heel smartly against the right and
the left hand to the side. Raise the blade so the point is 3 inches from
the deck.
5-10. RETURN SWORD FROM CARRY OR ORDER SWORD
a. The command is RETURN, SWORD. Execution is begun on the
preparatory command.
b. On the preparatory command, RETURN:
(1) Officers raise the right hand to a position 6 inches in front
of the neck. Keep the thumb on the left side of the grip,
wrist straight and elbow against the body. The sword should
tilt forward at 30 degrees. At the same time, grasp the
scabbard with the left hand just above the upper brass ring
mounting. Tilt it forward and turn it clockwise 180 degrees.
The scabbard should form a 45-degree angle with the deck.
Then lower the sword point to a position just above the
opening of the scabbard. Look down at the opening. Guide he
point into the opening with the left thumb and forefinger
until the right forearm is parallel to the deck. Then raise
the head back to attention. The left hand holds the scabbard
against the side (see fig. 5-15).
Figure 5-15. Movements for Return Sword from Carry or Order Sword;
Officers.
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