Basic DRILL TRAINING – LESSON 1 YORKSHIRE (N&W) Army cadet force Basic DRILL TRAINING – LESSON 1 Auo Billie grisdale 10th March 2015

Basic DRILL training lesson 1 – AIM AND PURPOSE OF DRILL

Before we begin… In the event of an emergency, please leave by the nearest exit quickly and quietly and go to the muster point, where a nominal roll will be taken.

BEFORE WE BEGIN… If you have any questions at any time, feel free to pop your hand up and I will answer them for you

INTRODUCTION The aim of this lesson is for you to learn the aim and purpose of drill. This will help you to pass your basic drill and turnout The reason why you need to know this is so that you understand why you are doing drill

The AIM of Drill

a) To produce a cadet who is alert and obedient

B) To provide the basis of teamwork

The PURPOSE of Drill

a) To ENABLE BODIES OF CADETS TO BE MOVED EASILY AND QUICKLY FROM POINT TO POINT IN AN ORDERLY MANNER

b) Encourage cadets to hold themselves properly, developing lungs and muscles

c) It is the foundation of military discipline

introduction You will now practise two basic movements: ‘BEND THE KNEE’ And ‘SHOOT THE FOOT FORWARD’

Does anybody have any questions?

What is the first aim of drill? I HAVE SOME FOR YOU! What is the first aim of drill? To produce a cadet who is alert and obedient

What is the second purpose of drill? I HAVE SOME FOR YOU! What is the second purpose of drill? Encourage cadets to hold themselves properly, developing lungs and muscles

SUMMARY In summary, you have learnt what the aim and purpose of drill is, and how it relates to the drill training you will do in your cadet career

Attention, Stand at Ease, Stand Easy Look forward You can now look forward to your next lesson in Drill Training at BASIC level, which is… Attention, Stand at Ease, Stand Easy This lesson will ensure you know how to carry out three of the most basic drill movements