a. Execution.—The smash, frequently used as a followup to the vertical or horizontal butt stroke, is executed as follows:
(1) Assume the guard position.
(2) Draw the left arm back to the neck area. The rifle is held with sling up. The rifle is now over the left shoulder, parallel to the deck. (See fig. [11].)
(3) Step toward the opponent about 15 inches with the right foot, slamming the rifle butt into the opponent’s face by extending the arms about 6 inches toward the target, the rifle remains parallel to the deck. (See fig. [12].)
(4) Follow with the left foot after the blow has been struck. If further extension of the arms is necessary, the bayonet fighter should shuffle forward and again execute the smash.
b. Recovery to the Guard Position.—Step forward with the left foot about 15 inches, assuming the guard position.
Figure 11.—Smash-Step Forward.
Figure 12.—Smash-Delivery.