Military Patrol Ready Carry

This carry profile is useful for military type patrol operations where the long gun will be carried in a hostile environment for an extended period of time. During these types of operations, keeping the weapon shouldered can rapidly fatigue the operator. However, it's still critical that the weapon be constantly ready to quickly return hostile fire. This carry mode is particularly suitable for this. Carried in this mode, the weapon continuously covers the threat area, even while the operator has his non firing hand removed from the weapon to signal, operate comm. gear, etc. While we don't advocate firing from the hip, if the target presents itself very close, and the necessity to return immediate fire is very high, the weapon may be fired from the hip, as well as throughout the movement to the shoulder mount.

Slinging The Weapon
	Pull both sling straps away from the weapon.
Grasp the outside sling strap and pull it away from the weapon, creating a loop.
	Place the loop over your head.
Place your non-firing hand on the fore end.
	Slide your shooting hand and arm through the loop.
Slide your shooting arm and shoulder through the loop.
	Done!
Performing The Mount From Military Patrol Ready Carry Mode
As you move, the weapon tracks and covers where you look. (Third Eye Principle) If necessary, the weapon may be fired from this position.
	The off hand can be removed to signal, operate comm. gear, etc. If necessary, the weapon may be fired from this position.
To shoulder mount the weapon, push out and elevate to the shoulder pocket. If necessary, the weapon may be fired throughout this movement.
	Weapon shoulder mounted.