For the first and last time in his life, he would get a "Present Arms".
The formation for review may be modified to suit the ground, and the present arms and the ride around the line by the reviewing officer may be dispensed with.
When the rank of the reviewing officer entitles him to the honor, each regimental color salutes at the command present arms, given or repeated by the major of the battalion with which it is posted; and again in passing in review.
In the review of a brigade or larger command the present arms and the ride around the line by the reviewing officer are omitted.
Carry the piece to a vertical position in front of the center of the body and take the position of present arms.
The formation for review may be modified to suit the ground, and the =present arms= and the ride around the line by the reviewing officer may be dispensed with.
When the rank of the reviewing officer entitles him to the honor, each regimental color salutes at the command =present arms=, given or repeated by the major of the battalion with which it is posted; and again in passing in review.
At the command arms, carry the piece to a vertical position in front of the center of the body and take the position of present arms.
When the flag is being lowered at retreat, a sentinel on post and in view of the flag will face the flag, and, at the first note of the Star Spangled Banner or to the color will come to a present arms.
Present arms" is executed by a guard only when it has turned out for inspection or as a compliment, and at the ceremonies of guard mounting and relieving the old guard.
He gazed contemplatively at his sentry-box, and almost omitted to present arms to his captain, who was passing to the riding-school with the remount division.
The sentry stared after him in surprise; he had not expected to have to present arms at such an hour.
The sentry at the gate had to present arms so incessantly that he became quite exhausted.
Carry the rifle to a vertical position in front of the center of the body and take the position of present arms.
The above list will hopefully provide you with a few useful examples demonstrating the appropriate usage of "present arms" in a variety of sentences. We hope that you will now be able to make sentences using this group of words.
