Reply #37: I think "get set" means get into firing position. "Point" rather than "aim" means

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point the rifles in a direction, rather than aiming at a specific target--person or otherwise. Firing into a crowd would require you to "point," not "aim."


"Ready" means get your weapon positioned to fire. "Get set" means get yourself in position to fire. Sometimes you are ordered to "Get set, ready, aim, fire." Notice in the pictures the soldiers are in a firing stance, on one knee.

I think. I'm not military, but I grew up in a military area.