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order arms

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. order armsnoun

    a position in the manual of arms; the rifle is held vertically on the right side with the butt on the ground; often used as a command

Wikipedia

  1. order arms

    Drill commands are generally used with a group that is marching, most often in military foot drills or in a marching band. Drill commands are usually heard in major events involving service personnel, reservists and veterans of a country's armed forces, and by extension, public security services and youth uniformed organizations.

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  1. order arms

    Order arms is a military command or drill where one holds their weapon vertically next to the right side with the butt resting on or near the ground. It's typically a position of rest or attention, often used when not actively training, marching, or preparing for combat.

Military Dictionary and Gazetteer

  1. order arms

    A word of command directing that the musket be brought down to the right side of the soldier, the butt resting on the ground.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of order arms in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of order arms in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

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