Manual of Arms – Sword

Cadets should demonstrate the ability to execute the Manual of Arms movements with ______________________.

• Speed

• Precision and Fluidity

• Creativity

• Humor

The pommel of the sword helps to ______.

• Strike

• Balance the sword

• Protect the hand

• Grip firmly

When the sword is carried in the scabbard_________________________. 

• On the right side with the blade facing forward

• On the left side with the blade facing backward

• On the right side with the blade facing backward

• on the left side with the toe of the pommel to the front

What should be a cadet's posture be while carrying the sword?

• Bent back and tense shoulders

• Straight back and relaxed shoulders

• Leaning forward and tense shoulders

• Straight back and tense shoulders

What is the purpose of circulating among groups during guided practice?

• To provide feedback and corrections

• To assign new tasks

• To observe silently

• To end the session.

When marching at quick time the cadets will _____________________

• NOT hold the scabbard to steady it but will swing the left hand naturally

• hold the scabbard to steady the sword and scabbard

• salute with their left hand

• slow their cadence to prevent the sword from swinging too much