inspection arms

noun

a position in military drill in which the missile chamber of a weapon is open for inspection.

Origin of inspection arms

First recorded in 1880–85

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As the captain returns the piece the next man executes inspection arms, and so on through the company.
Infantry Drill Regulations, United States Army, 1911 | United States War Department
Each man, as the captain approaches him, executes inspection arms.
Infantry Drill Regulations, United States Army, 1911 | United States War Department
As soon as the targets disappear cease firing, come to inspection arms, examine your rifle for unfired cartridges.
The Plattsburg Manual | O.O. Ellis and E.B. Garey
As the inspector returns the piece the next man executes inspection arms, and so on through the troop.
Manual for Noncommissioned Officers and Privates of Cavalry of the Army | War Department.
Each man, as the captain approaches him executes inspection arms.
Manual of Military Training | James A. Moss

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