The position should not be constrained in any way, but be one of aggression, alertness, and readiness to go forward for immediate attack (see Plate I).
COMMON FAULTS.
1. Leaning body back.
2. Left arm too much bent.
3. Right hand held too low and too far back.
4. Rifle grasped too rigidly, restraining all freedom of movement.
Assume the “order” in the easiest way without moving the feet.
“High port.” In this position the hands hold the rifle as in guard; the left wrist level with, and directly in front of, the left shoulder; the right hand above the right groin and on level with the belt.
When jumping ditches, surmounting obstacles, etc., this position of the rifle should be approximately maintained with the left hand alone, leaving the right hand free.
