b. Move into the Attack and Recovery.

(1) Move directly into the attack rather than returning to the guard position.

(2) Deliver a jab, or step forward with the right foot and deliver a vertical butt stroke.

(3) Recover to the guard position as prescribed in section 3.

403. PARRY LEFT

a. Execution.

(1) If the opponent’s blade is thrust toward the bayonet fighter in a position below the piece of the bayonet fighter, the parry will be to the left.

Figure 19.—Parry Right.

(2) From the guard position, step forward about 7 inches with the left foot, using the right foot as a base. Bring the rifle to a vertical position with the right forearm nearly parallel to the deck.