Back to the question. Yes, standard army training just incase you find yourself in a situation where you have no weapon.
Having said that, my RSM back in the day used to say one thing: "No weapon better than common sense. If you find yourself in a situation where you are unarmed. Defer to the man with the gun unless something gives you the advantage of surprise. This isn't the movies!"
I miss that fellow. Sgt. Ibrahim Hassan NA...