A trooper dismounted at =prepare for inspection=, if his right hand be free, grasps the reins as in =stand to horse=. The snaffle reins once taken from the neck as above are not replaced until the first command for mounting. The above position is habitually terminated by the first command for mounting or by =stand to horse=. =263.= If the inspector wishes to inspect the arms after dismounting, he cautions, _immediately following the commands for dismounting_: =RIFLES AND PISTOLS= (_or_ =RIFLES=, _or_ =PISTOLS=) =WILL BE INSPECTED.= Each trooper at once unslings his rifle (or takes it from the scabbard) and resumes his position similar to =stand to horse=, his rifle at the =order=, the reins as described in par. 262. =264.= As the inspector approaches the right of the rank the trooper on the right executes =inspection arms= (par. 112). The inspector takes the piece, grasping it with his right hand just above the rear sight, the man dropping his hands. The inspector inspects the piece, and, with the hand and piece in the same position as in receiving it, hands it back to the man, who takes it with the left hand at the balance, executes =port arms=, and slings the rifle or places it in the scabbard, according to his equipment. As the inspector returns the piece the next man executes =inspection arms=, and so on through the troop. Should the piece be inspected without handling, each man proceeds as above as soon as the captain passes to the next man. =265.= As the inspector approaches the right of the rank of odd numbers, after completing the inspection of the rifles of the even numbers, the first two troopers of the rank execute =inspection pistol=. To inspect the pistol closely the inspector grasps it with his left hand above the trooper's hand, makes such examination as is desired, and hands the pistol back to the trooper in the same position as that in which the inspector took the weapon. The trooper takes the pistol with the right hand as in =inspection pistol= and executes =return pistol=. Should the pistols be inspected without handling, each man executes =return pistol= as the inspector passes to the next trooper. =266.= If no indication be given for the inspection of rifles they _remain slung or in the scabbard_, according to the equipment carried. If only rifles are ordered inspected, pistols are not presented for inspection and rifles are slung or returned to the scabbard as soon as inspected. If only pistols are ordered inspected, they are presented by the two troopers on the right when the inspector approaches the rank the first time after dismounting. =267.= During the inspection of arms the inspector, observes the appearance of the men, horses, equipment, and clothing. After the inspection of arms is completed he makes such further inspection of equipment, clothing, etc., as he may consider desirable. During this part of the inspection the troopers may be permitted to stand =at ease=.