Marine bayonet training

by United States. Marine Corps

2. SCOPE

Beginning with a brief history of bayonet fighting and the evolution to the present technique employed by the Marine Corps, individual and group attack and defense are described. Training techniques, use of the pugil stick, and construction of an assault course are included.

3. SUPERSESSION

This publication supersedes NAVMC 1135-AO3, BAYONET FIGHTING, dated 22 March 1957, copies of which may be destroyed without report.

4. CHANGES

Recommendations for improvements to this manual are invited. Comments and recommended changes should be forwarded to the Coordinator, Marine Corps Landing Force Development Activities, Marine Corps Schools, Quantico, Virginia 22134.

5. CERTIFICATION

Reviewed and approved this date.

L. F. CHAPMAN, JR.
Lieutenant General, U.S. Marine Corps
Chief of Staff