Drill Dorset Wilts Wing JNCO Course

Objectives By the end of this session you will be able to –List the three parts of an order –List the Introductory/cautionary words of command –List the correct feet for giving Marching Orders –List some of the points which should be born in mind by someone taking a squad for drill –List the orders for forming up a squad

Aims of drill To produce a cadet who is proud, alert and obedient To provide the basis for team work To develop in NCOs the abilities to command & control

Squad drill Aims: To move a body of personnel between two places To give cadets the opportunity to practice drill movements To reinforce the authority of NCOs

Squad commanders Stand to attention when giving orders (unless marching) Be alert and smart Give the correct orders Know the subject Be patient yet firm Know and be sympathetic to those under his/her control Pick out those having trouble for individual instruction

Squad commanders Squad commanders should insist upon –Absolute cleanliness and correctness of each person –Immediate obedience to orders –Silence during parades & drill practices

Drilling a squad – DO… Know your subject Be seen and be heard Be conscious of your own bearing Pronounce your words of command clearly Keep control, check and correct Encourage and praise but be firm with mistakes Remember, drill is difficult and artificial

Drilling a squad – DON’T… Threaten, embarrass or ridicule Demonstrate incorrect drill movements Make mistakes - or if you do you must admit it Use Drill as a form of Punishment or as a Training Programme time filler

Points to note Be aware of the cadets’ needs - too hot, cold, sunny Do explain what you are going to do – “practice saluting” Do not turn your back to the squad Remember to stand to attention when giving orders Always point things out that are wrong Never demonstrate an incorrect movement You are not a drill instructor You are in command - be positive about it.

IntroductoryCautionaryExecutive Squad, into line right TURN ! Clear level voiceextended call- fallingsharp, sudden, loud ! Words of command

Introductory/cautionary words of command Into line, Move to the left/right-- Left/Right Turn ! Squad– About Turn ! Squad-- Right Dress ! Squad-- Eyes Right/Left! Squad -- Eyes Front ! (At the Halt) Squad-- To the front/left/right Salute ! (On the March) Squad-To the front/left/right Salute ! -Officer passing your front to the frontSalute ! By the left/right--- Quick March ! Change Direction Right/Left Wheel ! S – q – u - a- d---- Halt !

Correct feet for executive words of command marching in Quick Time About turn left heel Left/right/front saluteleft foot Eyes left/right/frontleft foot Haltleft heel Right turn/inclineleft heel Left turn/inclineright heel Change step (marching)right heel Change step (marking time)left foot Halt (marking time)left foot Mark Timeleft heel Forwardleft foot The executive command is given when that part of the specified foot touches the ground

Forming a squad MARKER On – PARADE Squad - SHUN Squad - MARKER Tallest on the right, shortest on the left in single rank - SIZE Squad - NUMBER Odd numbers, two paces step forward - MARCH No 1 stand fast, ranks right and left - TURN Form Squad, quick - MARCH Squad, Right - DRESS Eyes - FRONT

In line NCO IC

In column of threes NCO IC

In column of route NCO IC

Step and pace slow/quick time75cm stepping short53cm stepping out83cm stepping forward/backward75cm sideways march30cm Slow time 65 paces per minute Quick time116 paces per minute Stepping forward/backward116 paces per minute Sideways marching116 paces per minute Length of Pace Time in Marching

Objectives By the end of this session you will be able to –List the three parts of an order –List the Introductory/cautionary words of command –List the correct feet for giving Marching Orders –List some of the points which should be born in mind by someone taking a squad for drill –List the orders for forming up a squad