order arms
In military drills, 'order arms' is a command and position related to the handling of rifles.
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Definition
C1Military Drill
(technical)A command instructing soldiers to hold their rifles vertically at their right side, with the butt resting on the ground.
Example
- Upon hearing 'order arms,' the soldiers moved their rifles to the designated position.
C1Military Drill
(technical)The position in which a rifle is held vertically at the right side of a soldier, with the butt on the ground.
Example
- The drill sergeant inspected the troops standing at 'order arms.'
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