Naval Science I_CadetDrillManual_Chapter4

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CHAPTER 4 MANUAL OF THE SWORD
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Sword History
The sword is a symbol of authority and badge of
office.
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The etiquette of the sword, more often called the
"Manual of the Sword," is steeped in ancient
tradition.
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The historic Worden Sword rests on a table with
its belt and scabbard at the Naval Academy. The
sword was presented by the state of New York
to Rear Admiral John L. Worden for his command of
USS Monitor in its famous battle with CSS
Virginia.
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Sword Salute
Arm's length Hilt to mouth or chin
Point descended to ground
Most of the ancient history of the sword salute
is retained in the present-day salute.
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The sword salute on the march and the flourish
of a drum major are from the seventeenth
century.
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The most serious breach of sword etiquette is to
drop a sword when making a sword salute.
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The arch of swords and cutting of a cake are
commonly conducted at the annual military ball. A
usual feature at some balls is the Grand March.
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The Arch of Swords ceremony is an old English and
American custom giving a symbolic pledge of
loyalty to the newly married couple.
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NJROTC has practiced this custom during
homecoming games and other events.
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Arch of Swords
Cadet officers usually form the sword
detail. Customarily, six or eight members
take part. Cadet ushers form at arch
position in two equal ranks at
normal interval, facing each other with 3
to 4 paces between ranks
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At the appropriate time, arch honorees
(usually couples) will stand outside the arch
entrance. The senior cadet user will form
arch by commanding Draw, SWORD.
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Arch honorees pass under the arch. After
honorees have passed, senior cadet usher
gives command Return, SWORD.
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Cake Ceremonies
At a ball, there is usually a cake to be cut.
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One ceremony commonly used is
Company commanders wife cuts the cake with
commanders sword. First piece of cake is
usually given to the wife of the Naval
Science instructor or other dignitary.
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These are dignified, symbolic ceremonies,
performed to especially honor the
participants.
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The sword grip is made of bone, ivory or special
hard white plastic. Short and long slings with
snap clips complete the attachment of the
scabbard to the sword belt.
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General Rules of the Sword
When in formation, officers draw and
return swords without command when commander
of their unit does. The sword will be drawn
whenever the unit is armed, except when at
ease, rest, route step, at ease march, or
when inspecting cadets. The sword should
always be in its scabbard when not in
formation.
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Carry of the Sword and Scabbard Unrigged
When not in formation, the sword sheathed
may be carried under the left arm. Place
sword and scabbard under the pit of the
left arm, with hilt just to the rear of left
shoulder.
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Carry of the Sword and Scabbard Unrigged (cont.)
The shoe or lower edge of the scabbard is
forward and slants downward. The left arm
is crooked so the left hand supports the
scabbard forward of the shoulder. Fingers
of the left hand are joined and wrapped
around top of the scabbard.
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Carry of the Sword and Scabbard Unrigged (cont.)
The thumb is wrapped around and supports
it. The upper left arm holds the scabbard
against the body.
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Eyes Right (Left) from Carry or Order Sword
The command is Eyes, RIGHT (LEFT). It
may be given when halted at Order Sword or
marching at Carry Sword.
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Eyes Right (Left) from Carry or Order Sword
(cont.)
While halted On Eyes On RIGHT (LEFT)
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Eyes Right (Left) from Carry or Order Sword
(cont.)
Order Sword from Eyes Right (Left) while
halted The command is Ready, FRONT.
On FRONT
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Eyes Right (Left) from Carry or Order Sword
(cont.)
While marching Preparatory command, as
right foot strikes Command of execution, as
right foot strikes
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Eyes Right (Left) from Carry or Order Sword
(cont.)
Carry Sword From Eyes Right (Left) while
marching Command is Ready, FRONT
On FRONT
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Parade Rest from Carry or Order Sword
Command is Parade, REST When given from Order
Sword Executed in one count Move left
foot smartly 12 inches to left Lower point
of sword to the deck Left hand behind you, at
small of back, fingers extended and joined,
thumb along hand
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Parade Rest from Carry or Order Sword (cont.)
Command is Parade, REST When given from Carry
Sword Go to Order Sword on PARADE On
REST, go to Parade Rest
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To Return to Attention
Platoon (Company, etc.), ATTENTION
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To Return to Attention
Execution begun on the preparatory
command On Platoon go to Parade Rest On
ATTENTION Bring left heel smartly
against the right Left hand to the
side Raise blade so point is 3
inches above deck
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Q.1. What is the sword a symbol of?
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Q.1. What is the sword a symbol of?
A.1. Symbol of authority and badge of
office
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Q.2. What is the most serious breach of
sword etiquette?
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Q.2. What is the most serious breach of
sword etiquette?
A.2. To drop a sword when rendering the sword
salute
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Q.3. TRUE or FALSE. The sword held at
arms length was originally the first
salute to a superior.
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Q.3. TRUE or FALSE. The sword held at
arms length was originally the first
salute to a superior.
A.3. TRUE.
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Q.4. At what ceremony are the arch of
swords and the cutting of the cake
conducted?
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Q.4. At what ceremony are the arch of
swords and the cutting of the cake
conducted?
A.4. Military ball
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Q.5. TRUE OR FALSE. The sword is
carried in a scabbard which sheathes the
blade.
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Q.5. TRUE OR FALSE. The sword is
carried in a scabbard which sheathes the
blade.
A.5. TRUE.
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Q.6. When do officers while in
formation (without command) draw and
return swords?
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Q.6. When do officers while in
formation (without command) draw and
return swords?
A.6. When the commander of their unit
does
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Q.7. TRUE or FALSE. Parade, REST is
normally given from Order Sword.
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Q.7. TRUE or FALSE. Parade, REST is
normally given from Order Sword.
A.7. TRUE.
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Q.8. When is the command Present, SWORD
(ARMS) given?
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Q.8. When is the command Present, SWORD
(ARMS) given?
A.8. Only when halted at Order or
Carry Sword
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Q.9. When performing the Arch of Sword
ceremony, when is the command Return,
SWORD given?
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Q.9. When performing the Arch of Sword
ceremony, when is the command Return,
SWORD given?
A.9. After the arch honorees have
cleared the arch