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The purpose of this movement is to render a salute to persons or colors when in formation or when posted as a sentry. Order arms to present arms is a two-count movement and is executed when halted at order or port arms. The command is “Present, ARMS.”
a. At the command of execution, and for the count of one, slide the right hand up and grasp the barrel near the flash suppresser. The fingers are joined and wrapped around the barrel. Without loss of motion, raise and carry the rifle to a vertical position centered on the body. The pistol grip is to the front. The wrist is on the right side of the front sight assembly. The elbow is held down without strain. At the same time, smartly grasp the rifle at the handguard with
the left hand just above the slipring. The sling is included in the grasp. The fingers are joined and wrapped around the handguard. The little finger is on line with the slipring with the thumb on the inboard side of the handguard. The left wrist and forearm are straight and parallel to the deck. The elbow is held into the side with the upper arm on line with the back.
b. On the second count, release the grasp of the right hand and re-grasp the small of the stock. The charging handle rests on the thumb of the right hand. The fingers are extended and joined diagonally across the small of the stock. The right wrist and forearm remain straight. The elbow is slightly bent and held against the body. The left thumb is 4 inches from the body.