#regulation drill

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When Does the Commander Move to Port From Sling and Back?

Recently, I received a question that deserves to be an article. This happens constantly and is part of what I have called Filling in the Gaps. While I have been made fun of for using that term, there will always be someone with a question. They have a gap in their knowledge and are seeking to fill it. The Question [edited- DM] DrillMaster, during the Armed Squad sequence, the team marches at…

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"Cherry Picking"

I’ve been told twice in two days that I “cherry pick” information. In one instance it was purely an insult, but it came from an adult who doesn’t like accuracy or the truth. The second time came from a college level cadet who thought the two USAF D&C standards and who is authorized to follow them, doesn’t make sense. Let’s break this down. Accuracy There are three drill and ceremonies manuals…

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Proper Technique For the Platoon Commander

Here is the situation: The regulation drill sequence for a platoon. The commander, three steps away from and centered on the platoon in Line Formation, gives the following commands: CommandThe CommanderLeft StepRight StepLeft FaceStands FastRight StepMarches Backward at Half StepAbout FaceStands FastForward MarchSteps off with a Face-In-March to the left The team performs the commands as…

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DrillMaster's DrillAcademy Video Training

The links for each service’s D&C training playlist are below. This is in-depth training! I have more to add to each (different rifles and colors) but the training is solid having spent years researching and developing it. This is regulation drill, ceremonial drill is coming in the future. I offer certification in all three or you can watch for general knowledge. Army: Marine Corps, Navy, and…

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The Center of a Formation

Each service recognizes that the center of a color guard with two guards and an even number of color bearers is the space between the two bearers. If the team has an odd number of color bearers, the center is the center color bearer. Simple. For a platoon/flight, there is a little more too it but… It’s Not Rocket Science Now, you can MAKE this rocket science and confuse everyone around you with…

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Feet: Transitioning From and To a 45-degree Angle

Feet: Transitioning From and To a 45-degree Angle

The small details (read: Sweat the Small Stuff) are what build up from one tiny aspect to a whole routine and when you pay attention to these small details it helps create greater effect and better communication and team cohesion.

Feet seem to be an afterthought in military drill, but that is changing. In exhibition drill, if you have not coordinated your footwork into the routine along with…

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A Graph of Military Drill

A Graph of Military Drill

A Graph of Military Drill

This is a visual representation of where military drill began and its development into different branches.

At far left we have Regulation Drill, it then develops into Ceremonial Exhibition Drill and then Armed and Unarmed Exhibition Drill. Step and Stomp is next and then we see (Marching Band) Color Guard and Winter Guard. Notice the thin grey line of Regulation Drill at…

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Creating Check Points When Training

Creating Check Points When Training

Defining and Creating Check Points

A check point is a moment in time and space where synchronized movement takes place. Let’s take a look at a simple hand salute:

Hand Salute

Check Point Begin

Hand Salute

Check Point 1

Hand Salute

Check Point 1&

The positions are approximate

     Hand Salute

Check Point 2

Hand Salute

Check Point 2&

 Hand Salute

Check Point 3

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