FORMATION FOR SWORD EXERCISE MOUNTED.
| From the right of threes to the | Slope swords. |
| front, File. | Sword exercise. |
| March. | First division. |
| Halt. | Second division. |
| Right prove distance. | Front form ranks. |
| Slope swords. | March. |
| Front prove distance. |
OFFICERS’ SALUTE.
The Officers to be formed in line at four paces distant from each other, “Standing at ease” with the point of the sword lowered between the feet, the edge to the right, and left hand covering the right.
Attention—Carry swords.
Rear Rank take open Order—“Recover swords” and move forward an oblique pace to the left, so as to be placed in front, and just clear of the second File.
March—Advance three paces to the front, and bring the sword to the “Port,” the blade being diagonally across the body, the edge upwards, and arms nearly extended; the left elbow bent with the hand as high, and in front of the shoulder; holding the blade between the forefinger and thumb, the knuckles to the front, and elbows close to the side.
Present Arms—“Recover swords” at the second motion of the carbine; and at the third motion lower the sword (to the full extent of the arm) to the right, with the edge to the left, and point in the direction of the right foot, the elbow close to the side, at the same time raising the left arm as high as the shoulder, and bringing the hand round by a circular motion over the peak of the cap, the knuckles uppermost, and fingers extended.
Shoulder Arms—“Recover swords” at the first motion of the carbine; and at the second motion “Port swords.”
Rear Rank take close Order—“Right face;” and as the right foot is drawn to the rear, “Recover swords.”