medic65726
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OK, first seeing as I've been out of cadets for over 10 years now, but this issue has been bothering me for a while.
Frequently I've seen cadets (all elements) on TV parading carrying Lee-Enfields whcih I think can look great.
But, often I see the Lee-Enfield carried in the right hand at a "Shoulder Arms" position which is completely innapropriate for this rifle, and, having tried it, quite uncomfortable and tiring as it doesn't and shouldn't have a pistol grip (have seen them modified to have one, for some unknown reason as it is quite unnecessary).
As Cadet organizations have become the keepers of many traditions that have since left the forces, such as keeping the rank structures of the old RCAF and RCN etc. can we not try to maintain the old rifle drill that was done from centuries ago until the adoption of the FNC1 in the late 50's I believe.
The Lee Enfield should be carried, on the march, at the "Slope arms" postion, at a 45 degree angle over the left shoulder. A salute on the march is just done with the right hand instead of the left, with the hand brought across the small of the butt, and to "order arms" drop the left forearm from parallell to the ground to perpendicular, therby dropping the butt down, reach across with the right arm to grasp the forestock and bring the rifle across the body and to the ground on the right.
Sorry, end of my rant, but I needed to get this sissue of my chest.
If you want more on rifle drill with the Lee-Enfield, just ask, or go ask one of the Vets at your local Legion/ANAFVETs etc, I'm sure some of them would love to help, and might have some great stories to tell you as well.
Frequently I've seen cadets (all elements) on TV parading carrying Lee-Enfields whcih I think can look great.
But, often I see the Lee-Enfield carried in the right hand at a "Shoulder Arms" position which is completely innapropriate for this rifle, and, having tried it, quite uncomfortable and tiring as it doesn't and shouldn't have a pistol grip (have seen them modified to have one, for some unknown reason as it is quite unnecessary).
As Cadet organizations have become the keepers of many traditions that have since left the forces, such as keeping the rank structures of the old RCAF and RCN etc. can we not try to maintain the old rifle drill that was done from centuries ago until the adoption of the FNC1 in the late 50's I believe.
The Lee Enfield should be carried, on the march, at the "Slope arms" postion, at a 45 degree angle over the left shoulder. A salute on the march is just done with the right hand instead of the left, with the hand brought across the small of the butt, and to "order arms" drop the left forearm from parallell to the ground to perpendicular, therby dropping the butt down, reach across with the right arm to grasp the forestock and bring the rifle across the body and to the ground on the right.
Sorry, end of my rant, but I needed to get this sissue of my chest.
If you want more on rifle drill with the Lee-Enfield, just ask, or go ask one of the Vets at your local Legion/ANAFVETs etc, I'm sure some of them would love to help, and might have some great stories to tell you as well.