At the command present raise and carry the saber to the front, base of the hilt as high as the chin and 6 inches in front of the neck, edge to the left, point 6 inches farther to the front than the hilt, thumb extended on the left of the grip, all fingers grasping the grip.
At the command saber, or arms, lower the saber, point in prolongation of the right foot and near the ground, edge to the left, hand by the side, thumb on left of grip, arm extended. If mounted, the hand is held behind the thigh, point a little to the right and front of the stirrup.
In rendering honors with troops officers execute the first motion of the salute at the command present, the second motion at the command arms; enlisted men with the saber execute the first motion at the command arms and omit the second motion.
[785.] Being at a carry: 1. Order, 2. SABER (or ARMS).
Drop the point of the saber directly to the front, point on or near the ground, edge down, thumb on back of grip.
Being at the present saber, should the next command be order arms, officers and noncommissioned officers armed with the saber order saber; if the command be other than order arms, they execute carry saber.
When arms are brought to the order the officers or enlisted men with the saber drawn order saber.
[786.] The saber is held at the carry while giving commands, marching at attention, or changing position in quick time.
When at the order sabers are brought to the carry when arms are brought to any position except the present or parade rest. (C.I.D.R., No. 2.)
[787.] Being at the order: 1. Parade, 2. REST.