USMC Sword Manual Procedures

USMC Model 1859 NCO Sword
Type Sword
Place of origin United States of America
Service history
In service 1859-present
Used by United States Marine Corps non-commissioned officers
Wars Mid-19th and early-20th centuries
Production history
Designer Modeled on U.S. Army M1850 foot officers’ sword
Designed Introduced 1859, notable design changes 1875, 1918
Manufacturer Horstmann, Ames, various others
Produced 1859-present
Number built Undetermined
Variants Unetched blades until 1875, wide blades until 1918
Specifications
Length 34"-36" commonly
Blade length 28"-30" commonly
Blade type Saber, slightly curved, single-edged with false edge
Hilt type Cast-brass hilt, leather-wrapped grip
Scabbard/sheath Black leather scabbard, two brass mounts, frog stud

USMC Sword Manual Procedures are commonly used in the Marine Corps. Marines considered Non-commissioned Officers (NCO) as well as Staff Non-Commissioned Officers (SNCO) may find themselves having to perform "Sword Manual", which is a stationary drill.

Description

Most Marines that fall under the category of NCO or SNCO will be mandated to take a leadership course. Part of these courses require Marines to complete multiple drills. One of those drills is Sword Manual.

Marine using an NCO Sword with the MCCUU.

Sword Manual Procedures

  1. Grip the scabbard just below the frog with the left hand. Tilt it forward to form an angle of 45 degrees with the deck. At the same time, reach across the front of the body and grasp the sword grip with the right hand; draw the sword about 10 inches from the scabbard until the right wrist and forearm are straight and parallel to the deck. The left hand holds the scabbard against the side.[2]
  1. Draw the sword smartly, raising the right arm to its full extent, directly to the front at an angle of about 45 degrees, the sword in a straight line with the arm, true edge down; drop the left hand to the side.
    1. Pause for one count.
      1. Bring the false edge of the blade against the shoulder seam, blade vertical, back of the grip to the rear, and the arm nearly extended. The right thumb and forefinger embrace the lower part of the grip, with the thumb against the trouser seam, and the remaining fingers joined in a natural curl behind the end of the hilt as if holding a pen or pencil. This is the position of carry sword.

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Marine Corps Ranks". United States Marine Corps. Retrieved 10 October 2016.
  2. 1 2 "Marine Corps Order P5060.20: Marine Corps Drill and Ceremonies Manual" (PDF). United States Marine Corps. 5 May 2003. Retrieved 10 October 2016.  This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.

Bibliography

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