(a) Immediately before firing.
(b) For inspection, which, except after firing, should not as a rule be more often than once a week.
(c) For parades and duties as may be ordered by the commanding officer.
In all cases it will be replaced as soon as possible.
2. Bayonets.—After firing with bayonets fixed, the bayonet should be carefully wiped before it is returned to the scabbard. All oil should be removed from the blade before placing a bayonet in the scabbard.
3. Care of Ammunition.—(i) Ammunition should be kept perfectly dry and clean, and should not be exposed to extremes of temperature.
(ii) Miss-Fires.—A miss-fire arises from—
(a) A defective cartridge.
(b) A defective rifle.
In case (a) the cartridge will be tried in another rifle, and, if it still fails to fire, a report will be made in accordance with the instructions contained in the King’s Regulations. In case (b) the rifle will be taken to the armourer for examination.