If marching or laying 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.
Exercises for instruction in bayonet combat are prescribed in the Manual for Bayonet Exercise.
Being at order arms: 1. Inspection, 2. ARMS.
At the command arms, take the position of port arms; at the command 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. Keep your right hand on the bolt.
It is a very common error to change the position of the piece while drawing the bolt back. Guard against this.
Being at inspection arms: 1. Order (or right shoulder, or port), 2. ARMS.
At the preparatory command (i.e., at the command order), push the bolt forward, turn the handle down, pull the trigger, and resume port arms. At the command arms, complete the movement ordered.