Slow motion demonstration and explanation of the first butt stroke bayonet movement in a US Army training film. Narrator discusses common mistakes made when performing this movement over footage of multiple soldiers in a line practicing one by one. Closeup views of soldiers with rifles that have fixed bayonets demonstrating technique.
US Army training film features slow motion demonstration and description of the second butt stroke movement, a jab with the butt of the rifle. First and second moves then shown at full speed from a side and front camera view. Narrator discusses one common mistake made when performing this attack over footage of a soldier practicing the movement. Slow motion demonstration and description of the third move in the sequence, a slash with the blade of the bayonet. Third move then shown at full speed. Narrator discusses another common mistake made when performing the slash. Straw dummies with painted faces are seen beyond the demonstrating soldier, used for bayonet practice. Slow motion and full speed demonstration and description of the final move of the sequence, an optional over arm blow with the butt of the rifle. US Army base building seen in background.
Narrator describes the full bayonet butt strokes attack sequence step by step over slow motion footage of a soldier demonstrating the sequence. Group of soldiers practicing full sequence in a field in front of suspended straw dummies. Description and demonstration of the non-verbal commands used by an officer to train and signal soldiers to perform different movements in the butt strokes attack sequence. Two men practicing the sequence, one signaling and one using the bayonet.
Slow motion and full speed demonstration and description of the first move in the horizontal butt stroke bayonet attack sequence. American soldiers demonstrate attack while narrator discusses their mistakes. Slow motion and full speed demonstration and description of the second and third moves in the horizontal butt stroke attack sequence. Soldier performing demonstration has a very animated and determined look on his face. Normal speed description and demonstration of non-verbal commands used by the instructor to signal soldiers to perform certain moves in the sequence while practicing. Group practicing full sequence of attacks. M1903 Springfield rifle with bayonet attached used by soldiers.
Soldier demonstrates each non-verbal command used to signal trainees when teaching bayonet skills. Each command (often a hand gesture or movement) signifies a different move with the bayonet. Narrator lists each move while the soldier demonstrates the commands associated with said moves. Performed in a large field with some sort of residential or barracks-type buildings in the background. Pre World War 2.
Slow motion demonstration of the main bayonet attack sequence. Guard position, long thrust attack, withdrawal, short thrust attack, withdrawal, jab attack, back to guard position. Narrator says the names of each movement of the sequence as the soldier demonstrating reaches them.
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