Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1844-05-09
LESSON |.
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Quos. L. NhGi ~ The position Of the hcesF
Ans. Heels on the tine, aud as close fogefh-
ar the conformation Of The may permit
Cues. II. What reason do you give for this
Ans Because. IL one were in rear OF the other,
the shoulder that side would be thrown back, or
she position OF the soldier would be constrained.
Cues Is. In whdt po'itioa are The Jeeff
Ans The feet forming sh each other something
less than right angle. the toes oquaLy turned oei.
Cues 10. For wha, reason
Ans Because, II one toe turned out more
than the oihef, shoulder would be deran4ed, and
II both be turned out, Il would not be piactica.
bic 10 incline the upper par, OF the body forward
wi,hou, rendering the whole position ems eady.
CUES. 90 WIN, eHe position Of the knees
Ans. Straight uithout stiffness.
Cues 81. Why
Ans. Because, il s,ifiened, cons,rain, and fatigue
would BE unavoidable.
Ques 90. What IS the position Of the body
Ans. Erect on The hips, he upper part 'nel'n'ns
a htie forcdrd.
Ans. Because /, gives equilibrium to the position.
Cues. "a What should the instructor observe
and correct as to this
Ans. The bad habit that many recruits have, Of
dropping shoulder, of drawing in side, or Of adj
vancing hip, particularly the left while under
arms.
Cues. 25. Why should the upper part Of the
body be inclined forward
Ans. Because recruits are inclined 10 project
the belly and to throw back the shoulders when
Ques. &C. OF what importance is the inclination
OF the body
Ans. 1t is so important to contract, that the in
siructor must enforce i, at the beginning, particu-
laty with recruits who have the opposite habit.
Dues. 81. What is the positinn Of The shoulders!
Ans. They should be square. and FIJI equally.
CUES, %. For what reason?
Ans. Because il the shoulders be advanced be-
You'd the line Of the breast, and the back arched
the man cannot align himself, nor use his iire-lock
with address.
Cues. 30 In correcting this important defect, OF
what should the instructor take care
Ans. That the shoulders be no; thrown too
much in the rear, which would cause the belly to
project, and the small Of the back TO be curved
Cues. 80. What is the position of the arms, cl-
dop and hands?
Ans. The arms should hang naturally, the clbo,cs
the body the palm Of The hand turned a httc Il
the front, The hue finger behind the seam Of The pan
falcons, or fhe centre Of the thigh
Cues. 81. For what reason!
because they prevent the man from occupying more
space'n rank than is necessary to free use of the
frelock and they keep in the shoulders.
Qnes 80. What is The position Of the face ana
chm
Ans. The face pcH TO tie front, the chin dra'e'
IN without restraint,
Cues. 49, Why
Ans. Because if there be stiffness in the latte
position, it would communicate itself to the who'll
body, embarrass its movements, and give pain am
fatigue.
Cues. 81. What is the position Of the eyes
Ans. They should strike the ground at the DIS
lance Of fifteen PAGES.
Cues. 35. For what reasonf
Ans. Because this is the surest means OF mair
tanning the shoulders in ne-an essential object I
be insisted on and attained.
Cues Sc. Having given the recruit the poso
OF The soldier without arms, what next VIII the II
structor teachl
Ans. The turning of the head or eyes
Dues Al. Nv what words OF (Omman0
Ans. l, Eyes RIGHT 2, FRoNT.
Cues 80. How is this performed
Ans. At the word Right, the recruit will turn u
head gently, so to bring the inner corner oil Il
left eye in line with the buttons Of the coat Il
eyes fixed on line Of the eyes of the men in Il
same rank. AT the second command the head vi
resume the direct or habitual position.
CUES. 49, How should the command Eyes LEI
be executed?
Ans. BY inverse means.
Dues 40 In this movement, Of what should 4
instructor take care.
Ans. that the movement oil the head does
derange the squareness of the shoulders.
Cues A. When the instructor wishes the
cruit TO pass from the state Of attention to that
ease what is the word of command
Ans. Rest.
Cues 40. What is required by this
Ans. Tha, the recrait should not preserve
seadness OF his position.
Cues. A. When il is required to resume the
tbi,ual position, what is the command
Ans. |, Attention. 2, SQUAD
Cues A. How is il executed
Ans. At tie first word, the recruit VIII fix
attention; At the second he will resume the pr
scribed position and steadiness.
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