New Drill For New Rifle - Recruit from the guards depot at Caterham, Surrey, demonstrate the new "Port Arms For Inspection" position to be used by the British Army with the new Belgian "F.N." Rifle which has been adopted by the nato armies.The demonstration was given before infantry commanders attending a display and conference at the School of Infantry, Warminster, Wiltshire, today October 12. No longer will British troops "Slope Arms" as they March - The new rifle will be held upright at the side, with the but resting in the hand. October 12, 1954. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).
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