To: george76
This is not a new policy. When the University of Delaware ROTC drill team marched in an inaugural parade in the 1960’s, the bolts had to be removed from their ‘03 Springfields.
8 posted on
02/10/2013 10:00:54 AM PST by
Bob
To: Bob
I was always told that bolts were removed for ceremonies so they wouldn't catch on uniforms. Always sounded like a weak argument because if movements are done correctly according to the the manual of arms, the bolt wont ever be be a problem.
26 posted on
02/10/2013 10:32:26 AM PST by
Hillarys Gate Cult
(Liberals make unrealistic demands on reality and reality doesn't oblige them.)
To: Bob
College ROTC drill teams and US Marines?
Not exactly the same...
41 posted on
02/10/2013 1:05:26 PM PST by
muffaletaman
(IMNSHO - I MIGHT be wrong, but I doubt it.)
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