Fundamentals- The Commander-in-Chief's Guard, Halberd
Channel: 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard)
Date: 2016-05-17

Much like the spontoon used by the officers of the Commander in Chief's Guard, the non-commissioned officers are issued a halberd. This weapon consists of an axe blade topped with a spike on top of the pole and was a very versatile weapon in battle. SFC Spencer Harmon explains the importance of the halberd and its use for those issued one. ( U.S. Army Video by Spc Lauren Wheeler)