"Standing in line to get my field issue from the Supply Sergeant, I was given an M5A1 Korean-War era bayonet. I had to sign for it, of course. Asking what it was for, I was told to ask my Platoon Leader. Later that week, my Infantry Company was part of an extensive Field Training Exercise that tested our field-craft, fighting capabilities, and small unit tactical skills. One of the leader commands we practiced was Fix Bayonets."