c. Shuffle Left.—To shuffle left, follow the same procedure for shuffle right, except move the left foot to the left and follow with the right. To move to the left front execute a partial whirl to the left and then shuffle forward in the desired direction. See figure 4 for an illustration of the shuffle left movement. [Illustration: Figure 4.—Shuffle Left.] d. Shuffle Forward.—To shuffle forward, step about 15 inches forward with the left foot and follow with the right foot to assume the guard position. See figure 5 for an illustration of the shuffle forward. [Illustration: Figure 5.—Shuffle Forward.] SECTION 3: INDIVIDUAL ATTACK 301. GENERAL There are five basic attack movements; the slash (to include the horizontal slash), vertical butt stroke, smash, horizontal butt stroke, and jab. The movements described for hands, feet, and body are done simultaneously, both in the attack and during recovery to the guard position. 302. THE SLASH a. Execution.—The slash is executed in the following manner: (1) Assume the guard position. (2) Step forward about 15 inches with the left foot, keeping the right foot in place as a base. (See fig. 6.) (3) Hold the right hand in place, extending the left arm almost fully, while pulling back on the butt with the right arm. Swing the edge of the bayonet forward and down in a slashing arc aimed at the opponent’s neck area. [Illustration: Figure 6.—Slash-Step Forward.] (4) The step forward and the extension of the left arm are performed simultaneously. The forward step adds force to the slashing movement. (5) At full extension of the arms, when delivery of the blow is complete, the bayonet should be flat. The left arm is extended, and the right forearm is held along the stock of the rifle, approximately waist high. (See fig. 7.) b. Horizontal Slash.—There is a variation to this movement known as the horizontal slash. The difference is that the bayonet fighter steps forward with the left foot and rotates his body to the right by pivoting on the right foot. At the same time bring the rifle and bayonet to a relatively horizontal position in front of the body. Simultaneously, the right arm is pulled across the body and a hooking action is executed with the left arm. This slash is directed on a horizontal plane at the opponent’s head, neck or side. c. Recovery to the Guard Position (1) Bend the left arm, pivoting the rifle in the right hand. (2) Take a step forward with the right foot. (3) Rotate the body slightly to the front. [Illustration: Figure 7.—Slash-Delivery.] 303. THE VERTICAL BUTT STROKE a. Execution.—The vertical butt stroke is executed in the following manner: (1) Assume the guard position. (2) Step forward with the right foot about 15 inches. (See fig. 8.)