side; turn the head and eyes to the front.

For rules governing salutes, see "Honors and Salutes" (pars. 758-765).

_The Bayonet._

95. Being at order arms: 1. _Fix_, 2. _BAYONET_.

If the bayonet scabbard is carried on the belt: Execute parade rest;
grasp the bayonet with the right hand, back of hand toward the body;
draw the bayonet from the scabbard and fix it on the barrel, glancing
at the muzzle; resume the order.

If the bayonet is carried on the haversack: Draw the bayonet with the
left hand and fix it in the most convenient manner.

96. Being at order arms: 1. _Unfix_, 2. _BAYONET_.

If the bayonet scabbard is carried on the belt: Execute parade rest;
grasp the handle of the bayonet firmly with the right hand, pressing
the spring with the forefinger of the right hand; raise the bayonet
until the handle is about 12 inches above the muzzle of the piece;
drop the point to the left, back of the hand toward the body, and,
glancing at the scabbard, return the bayonet, the blade passing
between the left arm and the body; regrasp the piece with the right
hand and resume the order.

If the bayonet scabbard is carried on the haversack: Take the bayonet
from the rifle with the left hand and return it to the scabbard in the
most convenient manner.

If marching or lying down, the bayonet is fixed and unfixed in the
most expeditious and convenient manner and the piece returned to the
original position.

Fix and unfix bayonet are executed with promptness and regularity but
not in cadence.

97. _CHARGE BAYONET._ Whether executed at halt or in motion, the
bayonet is held toward the opponent as in the position of _guard_ in
the Manual for Bayonet Exercise.

Exercises for instruction in bayonet combat are prescribed in the
Manual for Bayonet Exercise.

_The Inspection._

98. Being at order arms: 1. _Inspection_, 2. _ARMS_.

At the second command take the position of port arms. (_TWO_) Seize
the bolt handle with the thumb and forefinger of the right hand, turn
the handle up, draw the bolt back, and glance at the chamber. Having
found the chamber empty, or having emptied it, raise the head and eyes
to the front.

99. Being at inspection arms: 1. _Order (Right shoulder, port)_, 2.
_ARMS_.

At the preparatory command push the bolt forward, turn the handle
down, pull the trigger, and resume port arms. At the command arms,
complete the movement ordered.

_To Dismiss the Squad._

100. Being at halt: 1. _