3. The Long Point, which is the normal method of bayonet attack.
4. The Withdrawal, which follows the attack.
The Position of GUARD
Being at the Order Arms: Raise the piece with the right hand, throw it to the front. Grasp with both hands, the left at a convenient place above the rear sight so that the left arm is only slightly bent; right hand at the small of the stock and held just in front of the navel. The rifle is held naturally and easily, without constraint, barrel inclined slightly to the left. At the same time the left foot is carried forward to a point in a natural position such as a man walking might adopt on meeting with resistance. The left knee is slightly bent, right leg straight and braced. The right foot is flat on the ground with the toe inclined to the right front.
THE LONG POINT
The common faults that will be noted in assuming the position are:
1. The body will be leaned back from the hips, which causes unsteadiness and does not permit quick and aggressive action.