All rifle drill was given a major change in Australia when the F88 was adopted so that the rifle is used with a sling and for ceremonies, such positions as 'Rest on arms reversed' (i.e. with the SMLE or L1A1, the barrel was placed on the toe of the boot and the soldier rested their hands on the upward facing butt) have been changed so that the rifle is slung across the body and the soldier rests their hands on the body of the F88.
SLR reversed
F88 "reversed"
All drills (ceremonial and paradeground) are changed to use the sling and such positions as 'Stand at ease' or 'Attention' don't require the rifle to have its butt placed on the ground near the boot, but using the sling and the forestock grip, it is held to the side of the body.
Parade drill (old RAN working dress)
07-25-2011, 05:16 PM
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