On the command of execution SABER (SWORD), the saber (sword) is pulled out of the scabbard and held in the position of carry saber (sword). The saber (sword) should be held with the inner blade-edge riding in a vertical position along the forward tip of the right shoulder (Figure - 4).
Carry Saber (Sword)
At carry saber (sword) (Figure - 4), the officer (NCO) is at the position of attention. The saber (sword) is held in the right hand; the wrist is as straight as possible with the thumb along the seam of the trouser leg. The point of the blade rests inside the point of the shoulder and not along the arm. The saber (sword) is held in this position by the thumb and forefinger grasping the grip, and it is steadied with the second finger behind the grip.
At carry saber (sword) (Figure - 4), the officer (NCO) is at the position of attention. The saber (sword) is held in the right hand; the wrist is as straight as possible with the thumb along the seam of the trouser leg. The point of the blade rests inside the point of the shoulder and not along the arm. The saber (sword) is held in this position by the thumb and forefinger grasping the grip, and it is steadied with the second finger behind the grip.
The carry saber (sword) position is assumed under the following situations:
(a) To give commands.
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3-21.5 FM 3-21.5 C1 Change 1 Headquarters Field Manual Department of the Army Washington, DC, April 2006 Drill and Ceremonies 1. Change FM 3-21.5 (FM 22-5), 7 July 2003, as follows. AUSTRALIAN ARMY LAND WARFARE PROCEDURES GENERAL LWP-G 7-7-5 DRILL. Manual, 2003; and LWP-G 7-7-5, Drill, 2005 TOC. Ceremonial Occasions Drill with a Sword Drill.
(b) To change positions.
(c) By officers when officially addressing (or when officially addressed by) another officer, if the saber is drawn.
(d) By NCOs when officially addressing a soldier, or when officially addressed by an officer, if the sword is drawn.
(e) Before returning the saber (sword) to the scabbard.
(f) At the preparatory command for (and while marching at) quick time.