muzzle and draw the rifle back to the full extent of the right
      arm, butt either high or low as a low or high point is to be
      made. 2.  Deliver the point vigorously to the full extent of the
      left arm. 3.  Withdrawal. 4.  Resume the “guard.”
   6. Jab Point.—­1.  Shift the left hand quickly toward the muzzle,
      draw the rifle back, and shift the right hand up the rifle and
      grasp it above the rear sight, at the same time bringing the
      rifle to an almost vertical position close to the body.  Bend the
      knees. 2.  Straighten the knees, jab the point of the bayonet
      upward into the throat or under the chin of the
      opponent—­chiefly by a body movement. 3.  Withdrawal. 4.  Carry
      the rifle forward with the left hand, grasping the small of the
      stock with the right. 5.  Resume guard.  Remember in the first
      motion to have the hands at least 4 inches apart.
   7. Butt swing—­butt strike—­out.—­1.  Swing the butt up at the
      opponent’s ribs, forearms, etc., using a full arm blow, bringing
      the rifle to a horizontal position over the left shoulder, butt
      to the front. 2.  Advance the rear foot, and dash the butt into
      the opponent’s face. 3.  Advance the rear foot and at the same
      time slash the bayonet down on the opponent’s head or neck. 4. 
      Resume the “guard.” 
      (The easiest guard to a swing at the crotch is simply to get
      the left knee in the opponent’s right.)

E. PROGRESSIVE EXERCISES: 

   1.  The class works in pairs with scabbards on bayonets.  One man
      alternately in each pair signals; the other promptly executes
      the movement, at the target, designated by the signal.  The
      following signals are suggested: 
        The hand, placed against the body, indicates the target. 
        Long point—­Back of hand outward. 
        Short point—­Palm of hand outward. 
        Jab point—­Hand horizontal against chin, palm down. 
        High port—­Fist against left breast. 
        Parry right (left)—­Hand waved to right (left). 
        Butt swing—­Fist against crotch. 
        Butt strike—­Fist against jaw. 
      Instead of signals, thrusting sticks are then used.  These are
      strong wands having a padding of paper and burlap over one end
      and a rope ring tied to the other.  Points and butt swings are
      executed at the padding and rings, respectively, as these are
      presented.  The man holding the stick must remember to stand to
      one side of the man with the bayonet.
   2.  AS IN FIRST EXERCISE.—­One man thrusts with a stick:  the other
      parries.
   3.  THRUSTS ARE PRACTICED AT DUMMIES, first from a distance of five
      feet, then by advancing two paces or more.  To simulate fighting
      conditions, a