From: bigcletus@yahoo.com.com 
  
 > 
 > What is more obscure is the origin of the drill cane. There is some 
 > evidence to suggest that it is an evolution of the pike (spear like 
 > implement) carried by SgtsMaj at the rear of an attacking force. The 
 > pike would be used to "encourage" the troops to move in the proscribed 
 > direction. 
  
 Now, who would bring a lowly old stick to a gun-fight ?? 
  
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