How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it ... & Insignia Table.....8 Recruit/Private.....9 Private First Class.....10 Lance Corporal.....12 Corporal.....14 Gunnery Sergeant.....20

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How can a young man keep his way pure?

By guarding it according to Thy word.

Ps 119:9

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BIBLE DRILL FIELD MANUAL

© © © © 2004 John A. Peck

All rights reserved.

No part of this manual may be copied without

the express permission of the author.

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Bible Drill Field Manual

BIBLE DRILL Hall of Fame.......................4

Welcome to Bible Drill.........................5

The Bible Drill Slogan.........................6

The Bible Drill Code of Conduct................6

How do we read the Bible? .....................7

Why do we read the Bible?......................7

Rank & Insignia Table..........................8

Recruit/Private................................9

Private First Class...........................10

Lance Corporal................................12

Corporal......................................14

Sergeant......................................16

Staff Sergeant................................18

Gunnery Sergeant..............................20

First Sergeant................................22

Sergeant Major................................26

Helpful Hints.................................30

Uniform Changes...............................32

Dress Uniform Specifications..................32

Honors Recruit................................33

Squad Leader..................................33

Exceptional PFT...............................33

Appendix I: Guide to Artillery Practice.......34

Appendix 2: PFT Table.........................40

Appendix 3: Ribbons and Medals................41

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BIBLE DRILL HALL OF FAME

List of Sergeants

(as of 2007)

Sgt. Joseph “No Name” Peck (E-5)

SSgt. Raymond “Bedhead” Krajci (E-6)

Sgt. Benjamin “Hawk” Peck (E-5)

SSgt. John Mark “Flash” Wilkinson (E-6)

Sgt. Ethan “Shyguy” Comfort (E-5)

Original BIBLE DRILL UNIT: OH-04

Nicholas Gerasimakis

Andrew Kantzos

Raymond Krajci

Philip Panapoulos

Benjamin Peck

John Mark Wilkinson

and “Mascot” Joseph Peck

TRAILBLAZERS

First Honors Recruit: Benjamin Peck

First to make LCpl E-3: Joseph Peck

First to make Cpl E-4: Joseph Peck

First to make Sgt E-5: Joseph Peck

First to make SSgt E-6: Raymond Krajci

Highest PFT Scores

Gold Star 464 Sgt. Benjamin “Hawk” Peck

Gold Star 450 PFC Philip Panapoulos

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Welcome to Bible Drill.

This is your Bible Drill Field Manual. In this manual, you

will find everything you need to do well in Bible Drill, so

pay attention.

There are many components to succeeding in your Bible Drill

unit. There will be some things which are hard, some very

hard, and some not so hard to do at all.

You will have to be in good physical condition. There is

much PFT (Physical Fitness Training) and you will be tested

often. Do your best, and train at home every day.

You will have to have a Bible, and get used to using it

(after all, this is Bible Drill). Every carpenter has to

know his toolbox. Every warrior has to know his weapon.

Your toolbox is the Holy Scriptures.

Promotion in Bible Drill is based on;

• your Bible knowledge,

• your physical fitness scores,

• your enthusiasm to follow orders quickly

• your contribution to unit cohesion

Welcome to Bible Drill. We’re looking for a few good men.

What are you looking for?

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The Bible Drill Slogan

If you’re going through hell, say a prayer and KEEP GOING!

The Bible Drill Code of Conduct

You are expected to live the Code of Conduct. It requires

no explanation. All young men who are in Bible Drill must;

• Not lie, cheat, steal or use profanity.

• Remember that having self-discipline will enable

you to control your body and mind in case of an

emergency.

• Diligently study the Holy Scriptures, and apply

them to their lives in accordance with the

teachings of the Holy Church.

• Obey parents, and all others set in charge of them

whether young or old.

• Keep themselves neat at all times without other

people telling them to.

• Keep themselves clean in mind by attending Church

services regularly and attentively.

• Keep their minds alert and watchful to learn and

observe in school, at home, or at play.

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How do we read the Bible?

This is called exegesis. There are three

things you must never forget about Bible

reading. We do not read to build up more

knowledge,(1 Cor. 8:1) for better

arguments. The devil knows a lot more of

the Bible than you do, and he wants to

make you a clever devil. There is a way

to avoid this.

When reading the Bible we read it

______________________

______________________ to ourselves

______________________ immediately

This is

the Orthodox way

to read the Bible.

Why do we read the Bible?

We read the Bible to better

_________________________ the Gospel

_________________________ the Gospel

_________________________ the Gospel

This is why we study the Holy Scriptures. Any other reason

can make one a clever devil. Don’t fall for it.

Read the Bible the Orthodox Christian way!

Almost all of our worship prayers, and hymns

are_______________________________ from the Bible.

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Rank Insignia Table

There are nine ranks of angels in the Bible,

and there are nine enlisted ranks in Bible Drill.

Know what they are, and how to advance in rank.

RECRUIT/PRIVATE Angels

PVT E-1 John 1:51

PRIVATE FIRST CLASS Archangels

PFC E-2 1 Th 4:16

LANCE CORPORAL Principalities

LCpl E-3 Eph 6:12

CORPORAL Powers

Cpl E-4 Eph 6:12

SERGEANT Authorities

Sgt E-5 Col 1:16

STAFF SERGEANT Dominions

SSgt E-6 Col 1:16

GUNNERY SERGEANT Thrones

GySgt E-7 Col 1:16

FIRST SERGEANT Cherubim

1stSgt E-8 Gen 3:24

Heb 9:5

SERGEANT MAJOR Seraphim

SgtMaj E-9 Is 6:2,6

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INSIGNIA

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E-1 Recruit/Private No Insignia

Uniform

BIBLE DRILL Yellow Recruit T-shirt

Woodland Camouflage BDU shorts

Sneakers

You will be graded in the following areas for promo-

tion to higher rank in Bible Drill.

Marksmanship Bible Memorization

Artillery Faith and Bible knowledge

PFT Physical Fitness Training

Mapping Location of Biblical things

Marksmanship is simple Bible memorization. You must know word-for-word the verses required for each

level. Quotations must be from the Revised Standard

Version or from another version you own.

Artillery is specific Faith and Bible knowledge,

areas more specific than just a Bible verse by

itself.

The PFT will be scored by tables listed in the back of this Field Manual. You must score 200 on your PFT

in order to be promoted. There are special honors for

those who score exceptional scores in their PFT. You

can do it, if you apply yourself.

Mapping is knowing where some person, place or thing

is in the Bible.

Work hard, and don’t give up. Nothing is given to you

in Bible Drill. Everything you get, you earn. Work

hard and encourage those around you to do the same.

If for some reason, you are unable to complete the

requirements for PFC, you will graduate from Recruit

to Private.

See the Appendix for additional uniform information.

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E-2 PFC Requirements

Proper Uniform

Marksmanship - 10 memorizations

1. Deut. 6:4 The Shema (sh MA’) In English and Hebrew

Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one.

Shema Y’israel Adonai elohenyu Adonai echad

2. Lev 19:11-12

You shall not steal, nor deal falsely, nor lie to

one another. And you shall not swear by my name

falsely, and so profane the name of your God:

I am the LORD.

3. Prov. 15:33

The fear of the LORD is instruction in wisdom,

and humility goes before honor.

4. Prov. 29:18

Where there is no vision, the people perish, but

blessed is he who keeps the law.

5. John 3:16

For God so loved the world that He gave His only

begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him

should not perish, but have eternal life.

6. 2 Cor 6:2

Behold, now is the appointed time. Behold, today

is the day of salvation.

7. 2 Cor 9:6

The point is this: he who sows sparingly will also

reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will

also reap bountifully.

8. Eph. 4:4-6

There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were

called to the one hope that belongs to your call,

one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Fa-

ther of us all, who is above all and through all

and in all.

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9. Rev. 1:3

Blessed is he who reads aloud the words of the

prophecy, and blessed are those who hear, and who

keep what is written therein; for the time is

near.

10. Rev. 5:12

Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power

and riches and wisdom and strength and honor and

glory and blessing!

Artillery - 3 items

1. Slogan of the Bible Drill

2. Official OT of the Church - the LXX

3. Persons of the OT - know the following

person event others

Adam Creation/Fall Eve, Cain, Abel, Seth

Noah Ark & Flood Ham, Shem, Japheth

Abraham The Promise Sarah, Hagar, Melchizedek

PFT: 200 points scored for 5 events

1. Push ups,

2. Pull ups,

3. Crunches,

4. Long Jump,

5. 60 yd. Shuttle Run

Keep your final PFT score in the back of this Manual

Mapping - 3 items - know locations in the Holy Scriptures of the following things or verses:

1. The Shema Deut 6:4 Mark 12:29

2. 10 Commandments Ex 20 Deut. 5

3. The Lord’s Prayer Mt. 6:9-13 Lk 11:2-4

The Shema is one of the most important prayers in

the Jewish/Christian tradition.

You must learn it in English, and in Hebrew.

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E-3 LCpl Requirements

All previous material learned


1. Num 10:35 (also Ps 68:1)

Let God Arise, let His enemies be scattered.

Let those who hate Him flee from before His face.

2. Job 19:25-27

For I know that my Redeemer lives, and at last he

will stand upon the earth; and after my skin has

been thus destroyed, then from my flesh I shall see

God, whom I shall see on my side, and my eyes shall

behold, and not another. My heart faints within

me!

3. Is 6:7

Behold, this has touched your lips;

your guilt is taken away, and your sin forgiven.

4. Ps 40:6

Sacrifice and offering thou dost not desire;

but thou hast prepared a body for me.

5. Ps 118:24

This is the day which the Lord has made,

let us rejoice and be glad in it.

6. Prov 3:5-6

Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not

rely on your own insight. In all your ways acknowl-

edge him, and he will make straight your paths.

7. Matt 28:19-20

Go therefore and make disciples of all nations,

baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the

Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to

observe all that I have commanded you; and lo, I am

with you always, to the close of the age.

8. Phil 4:6

Have no anxiety about anything, but in everything

by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let

your requests be made known to God.

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This is the day which the Lord has made,

9. James 4:4

Unfaithful creatures! Do you not know that friend-

ship with the world is enmity with God? Therefore

whoever wishes to be a friend of the world makes

himself an enemy of God.

10. 1 John 3:18

Little children, let us not love in word or speech

but in deed and in truth.

Artillery

1. OT & NT books in order (2 Testaments = 2 rifles in

the insignia)

2. LXX - translated from 269 b.c. (Torah) to 70 b.c.

(Isaiah) by pious Jewish scholars

3. Persons of the OT - know the following persons from

the Book of Genesis

person event others

Isaac The Sacrifice Rebecca, Ishmael

Jacob The Patriarch Leah, Rachel, Laban, Esau

Joseph Egypt Asenath, Reuben, Judah, Benjamin


1. Push ups,

2. Pull ups,

3. Crunches,

4. Long Jump,



Mapping - 3 items

1. Let God Arise… Num 10:35 Ps 68:1

2. Jacob’s Ladder Gen 28:12

3. Typology - Joseph’s story Gen 37-50

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E-4 Cpl Requirements



1. Job 39:9

Is the wild ox willing to serve you?

Will he spend the night at your crib?

2. Is 1:3

The ox knows its owner, and the ass its master's crib;

but Israel does not know, my people does not

understand.

3. Is 7:14

Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign.

Behold, a virgin shall conceive and bear a son,

and shall call his name Immanuel.

4. Is 9:2

The people who walked in darkness have seen a great

light; those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness,

on them has light shined.

5. Is 9:6,7

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and

the government will be upon his shoulder, and his name

will be called "Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,

Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." Of the increase

of his government and of peace there will be no end,

upon the throne of David, and over his kingdom, to

establish it, and to uphold it with justice and with

righteousness from this time forth and for evermore.

The zeal of the LORD of hosts will do this.

6. Micah 5:2

But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are little to be

among the clans of Judah, from you shall come forth

for me one who is to be ruler in Israel, whose origin

is from of old, from ancient days.

7. Prov. 9:1

Wisdom has built her house, she has set up her seven

pillars.

8. Lk 1:28

Rejoice, Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you!

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but Israel does not know, my people does not

9. Lk 1:41-43

And when Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary, the

babe leaped in her womb; and Elizabeth was filled with

the Holy Spirit and she exclaimed with a loud cry,

"Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit

of your womb! And why is this granted me, that the

mother of my Lord should come to me?

10. Heb 11:1

Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the

conviction of things not seen.

Artillery

1. The Four senses of Scripture -

• Literal refers to what the author wrote and meant

• Christological refers to Christ by action or form

• Tropological refers to personal/moral application

• Eschatological refers to the end of all things

2. LXX - translated from 269 b.c. (Torah) to 70 b.c.

(Isaiah) by pious Jewish scholars

3. Persons of the OT - from Exodus thru Ruth

Person event others

Moses Exodus Sephora, Aaron, Miriam,Jethro

Joshua Prom. Land Caleb, Rahab, Eleazar

Gideon Judges Deborah, Samson, Ruth


1. Push ups,

2. Pull ups,

3. Crunches,

4. Long Jump,



Mapping - 3 items

Burning Bush on Mt. Sinai Exodus 3

Crossing the Red Sea Exodus 14

Divine Darkness on Mt. Sinai Ex 20:21

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E-5 Sgt Requirements



1. Is 58:6,7

Is not this the fast that I choose: to loose the bonds

of wickedness, to undo the thongs of the yoke, to let

the oppressed go free, and to break every yoke? Is it

not to share your bread with the hungry, and bring the

homeless poor into your house; when you see the

naked, to cover him, and not to hide yourself from

your own flesh?

2. Is 58:10

If you pour yourself out for the hungry and satisfy

the desire of the afflicted, then shall your light

rise in the darkness and your gloom be as the noonday.

3. Eccl 12:13

The end of the matter; all has been heard. Fear God,

and keep his commandments; for this is the whole duty

of man.

4. Sirach 7:36

In all you do, remember the end of your life, and you

will never sin.

5. Hosea 6:2

After two days he will revive us; on the third day he

will raise us up, that we may live before him.

6. Micah 6:8

What does the LORD require of you? Only this; that you

act justly, love tenderly, and walk humbly with your

God.

7. Zech 4:6

Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, says the

LORD of hosts

8. Matt 24:30

Then will appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven,

and then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and

they will see the Son of man coming on the clouds of

heaven with power and great glory.

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9. Mark 7:15

There is nothing outside a man which by going into him

can defile him; but the things which come out of a man

are what defile him.

10. Luke 12:34

Where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.

11. Heb 10:17

I will remember their sins and their misdeeds no more.

Artillery (see appendix)

1. 12 Feasts of the Church

2. 4 Fasting Periods of the Church

3. Person of the OT - from Kingdoms

person event others

Samuel First Prophet Hannah, Eli, Joel, Abiah

David Great King Bathsheba, Saul, Jonathan,

Nathan, Absalom

Solomon Wise King Queen of Sheba,

Rehoboam, Jeroboam


1. Push ups,

2. Pull ups,

3. Crunches,

4. Long Jump,



Mapping - 3 items

1. Ascension Acts 1:9-10

2. Pentecost Acts 2

3. Prophecy of Palm Sunday Zech 9:9

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1. Is 61:1-2 Luke 4:16-20

The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me, because the

LORD has anointed me to bring good tidings to the

afflicted; he has sent me to bind up the broken-

hearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the

opening of the prison to those who are bound; to

proclaim the year of the LORD's favor, and the day of

vengeance of our God.

2. Ps 22:16

Yea, dogs are round about me; a company of evildoers

encircle me; they have pierced my hands and feet.

3. Ps 33:1

Rejoice in the LORD, O you righteous!

Praise befits the just.

4. Matt 7:21

Not every one who says to me, `Lord, Lord,' shall

enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will

of my Father who is in heaven.

5. Matt 7:24

Every one then who hears these words of mine and does

them will be like a wise man who built his house upon

the rock;

6. Luke 9:23

And he said to all, "If any man would come after me,

let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and

follow me.

7. John 15:12

This is my commandment, that you love one another

as I have loved you.

8. John 15:26

But when the Counselor comes, whom I shall send to

you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, who

proceeds from the Father, he will bear witness to me.

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9. Romans 13:12

The night is far gone, the day is at hand. Let us

then cast off the works of darkness and put on the

armor of light;

10. 1 Tim. 1:15

The saying is sure and worthy of full acceptance,

that Christ Jesus came into the world to save

sinners. And I am the chief of sinners;

11. 1 Cor. 14:1

Make love your aim, and earnestly desire the

spiritual gifts, especially that you may prophesy.


1. 12 Apostles

2. Weekday Commemorations

3. 4 Fast-free weeks

4. OT persons—Kingdoms thru Maccabees

person event others

Elijah Divided Kingdom Elisha, Ahab, Jezebel

Esther Purim Mordecai, Tobit, Judith

Nehemiah Return from Exile Ezra, Artaxerxes

Maccabees Hanukkah Judas,Eleazar,Solomonia


1. Push ups,

2. Pull ups,

3. Crunches,

4. Long Jump,



Mapping - 3 items

1. The Ten Plagues in Egypt Ex 7:8-11:10

2. The Sermon on the Mount Matthew 5

3. The Sermon on the Plain Luke 6:17-38

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1. Is 63:1-2

Who is this that comes from Edom, in

crimsoned garments from Bozrah, he that is

glorious in his apparel, marching in the greatness of

his strength? "It is I, announcing vindication,

mighty to save." Why is thy apparel red, and thy

garments like his that treads in the wine press?

2. Malachi 1:11

For from the rising of the sun to its setting my name

is great among the nations, and in every place

incense is offered to my name, and a pure offering;

for my name is great among the nations, says the LORD

of hosts.

3. Malachi 3:8-10

Will man rob God? Yet you are robbing me. But you

say, `How are we robbing thee?' In your tithes and

offerings. You are cursed with a curse, for you are

robbing me; the whole nation of you. Bring the full

tithes into the storehouse, that there may be food in

my house; and thereby put me to the test, says the

LORD of hosts, if I will not open the windows of

heaven for you and pour down for you an overflowing

blessing.

4. Ps 28:9

O Lord save thy people, and bless thy heritage;

be thou their shepherd, and carry them for ever.

5. Luke 14:11 (18:14)

For every one who exalts himself will be humbled, and

he who humbles himself will be exalted.

6. Philippians 2:12

Work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.

7. 2 Thess. 2:15

So then, brethren, stand firm and hold to the

traditions which you were taught by us, either by

word of mouth or by letter.

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8. 1 Tim 3:15

If I am delayed, you may know how one ought to behave

in the household of God, which is the church of the

living God, the pillar and bulwark of the truth.

9. James 2:24

You see that a man is justified by works and not by

faith alone.

10. 1 Peter 4:7-8

The end of all things is at hand; therefore keep sane

and sober for your prayers. Above all hold unfailing

your love for one another, since love covers a

multitude of sins.

11. 2 Peter 1:20

First of all you must understand this, that no

prophecy of scripture is a matter of one's own

interpretation.


1. Arise O God , Judge the earth! Ps 82:2

2. O Come let us worship... Ps 95:6

3. First Antiphon Ps 103

4. Second Antiphon Ps 146

5. Beatitudes Matt 5


1. Push ups,

2. Pull ups,

3. Crunches,

4. Long Jump,



Mapping - 3 items

1. Worship the Lord in holy array Ps 96:9

2. Train up a child in the way Prov 22:6

3. Nothing a man eats defiles him Mark 7:15

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1. Jer. 31:15 (Matt 2:18)

Thus says the LORD: "A voice is heard

in Ramah, lamentation and bitter

weeping. Rachel is weeping for her

children; she refuses to be comforted for her

children, because they are no more."

2. Joel 2:30-32

And I will give portents in the heavens and on

the earth, blood and fire and columns of smoke.

The sun shall be turned to darkness, and the moon

to blood, before the great and terrible day of

the LORD comes. And it shall come to pass that

all who call upon the name of the LORD shall be

delivered; for in Mount Zion and in Jerusalem

there shall be those who escape, as the LORD has

said, and among the survivors shall be those

whom the LORD calls.

3. Nahum 1:15

The mountains quake before him, the hills melt;

the earth is laid waste before him, the world and

all that dwell therein.

4. Habakkuk 3:3

God came from Teman, and the Holy One from the

overshadowed mountain. His glory covered the

heavens, and the earth was full of his praise.

5. Zeph. 1:18

Neither their silver nor their gold shall be able

to deliver them on the day of the wrath of the

LORD. In the fire of his jealous wrath, all the

earth shall be consumed; for a full, yea, sudden

end he will make of all the inhabitants of the

earth.

6. Haggai 2:8

The silver is mine, and the gold is mine,

says the LORD of hosts.

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7. Luke 11:9-10

Ask, and it will be given you; seek, and you will

find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For

every one who asks receives, and he who seeks

finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened.

8. John 3:16

For God so loved the world that he gave his only

Son, that whoever believes in him should not

perish but have eternal life.

9. Gal 3:27

As many as have been baptized into Christ have

put on Christ.

10. Eph 6:12

For we are not contending against flesh and

blood, but against the principalities, against

the powers, against the world rulers of this

present darkness, against the spiritual hosts of

wickedness in the heavenly places.

11. 1 Tim. 4:7-8

Have nothing to do with godless and silly myths.

Train yourself in godliness; for while bodily

training is of some value, godliness is of value

in every way, as it holds promise for the present

life and also for the life to come.

12. 3 John 1:11

Beloved, do not imitate evil but imitate good.

He who does good is of God; he who does evil has

not seen God.

Artillery, PFT and Mapping are on the next page.

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The Spiritual Works of Mercy

1. To admonish sinners

2. To instruct the ignorant

3. To counsel the doubtful

4. To comfort the sorrowful

5. To suffer wrongs patiently

6. To forgive injuries

7. To pray for the living and the departed

The Corporal Works of Mercy

1. To feed the hungry

2. To give drink to the thirsty

3. To clothe the naked

4. To ransom captives

5. To shelter the homeless

6. To visit the sick

7. To bury the dead


1. Push ups,

2. Pull ups,

3. Crunches,

4. Long Jump,



Mapping - 3 items

1. Parable of the Vineyard Luke 20

2. Parable of the Widow’s mite Luke 21:1-4

3. I AM the Way, the Truth, and the Life John 14:6

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Congratulations

You are reached the pinnacle

of BIBLE DRILL training.

Prepare yourself

for the rank of

SERGEANT

MAJOR

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E-9 SgtMaj Requirements



1. Ps 46:10

Be still, and know that I am God.

I am exalted among the nations,

I am exalted in the earth!

2. Ps 93:1

The LORD is King; he is robed in majesty; the

LORD is robed, he is girded with strength. Yea,

the world is established; it shall never be

moved;

3. Ps 94:8,9

Understand, O dullest of the people! Fools, when

will you be wise? He who planted the ear, does he

not hear? He who formed the eye, does he not see?

4. Ps 116:15

Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of

his saints.

5. Rom 10:15

How beautiful are the feet of those who preach

the Gospel of peace.

6. 1 Cor. 10:16

The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not a

participation in the blood of Christ? The bread

which we break, is it not a participation in the

body of Christ?

7. 1 Cor. 11:29

For any one who eats and drinks without discern-

ing the body eats and drinks judgment upon

himself.

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8. 1 Cor. 15:56-57

The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin

is the law, but thanks be to God, who gives us

the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

9. Heb 11:6

And without faith it is impossible to please him.

For whoever would draw near to God must believe

that he exists and that he rewards those who seek

him.

10. James 1:12

Blessed is the man who endures trial, for when he

has stood the test he will receive the crown of

life which God has promised to those who love

him.

11. James 1:22

But be doers of the word, and not hearers only.

12. James 1:27

Religion that is pure and undefiled before God

and the Father is this: to visit orphans and

widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself

unstained from the world.

13. 1 John 2:23

No one who denies the Son has the Father.

He who confesses the Son has the Father also.

14. 1 John 4:1

Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test

the spirits to see whether they are of God; for

many false prophets have gone out into the world.

15. Rev 2:10-11

Be faithful unto death, and I will give you the

crown of life. He who has an ear, let him hear

what the Spirit says to the churches. He who

conquers shall not be hurt by the second death.'

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The Nine Ways of Participating in Another’s Sin

1. By Counsel

2. By Command

3. By Consent

4. By Provocation

5. By Praise

6. By Concealment

7. By Partaking

8. By Silence

9. By defense of the sin committed

The Seven Virtues

1. Humility

2. Generosity (liberality)

3. Chastity

4. Gentleness

5. Temperance (moderation & self-control)

6. Happiness

7. Diligence (stick-to-it-ness, endurance)

The Seven Deadly Sins

1. Pride absence of humility and obedience

2. Greed desire for money or worldly goods (avarice)

3. Lust impure thoughts or desire for something evil

4. Anger Lack of self-control and unworthy irritation

5. Gluttony the habit of eating or drinking too much

6. Envy jealousy of some other person’s happiness

7. Sloth laziness that keeps us from doing our duty.

Mapping - 3 items

1. Swords into ploughshares Isaiah 2:3b-4

2. Jonah 3 days in the fish Jonah 1:17

3. The fruit of the Spirit Galatians 5:22

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SOME HELPFUL HINTS

Getting through recruit training is the first step in

joining Bible Drill. It is tough, demanding and

requires your total effort. You must be motivated.

Here are some tips for getting through.

Don’t be afraid to ask questions, or ask for help

from your squad. Bible Drill is designed to make you

do this. If you try to do everything on your own,

you will fail.

No one who simply can pass the test will be promoted.

BIBLE DRILL is about building

men of honor, virtue and endurance.

Once you reach level E-5 (Sergeant) you are eligible

for advanced recognition in Physical Fitness

Training. These awards are: Ranger, Recon, Raider.

LISTEN: You must listen carefully to all instructions

and orders. You will be learning Survival techniques,

First Aid, and much more. Don’t let your mind wander

during these important lessons.

SOUND OFF: We want to hear your man voice not your

little girl voice. When you are spoken to, sound off

loud and clear! Don't be embarrassed about sounding

off too loud. Sounding off shows enthusiasm for Bible

Drill, precisely what we are looking for to promote

you. You can never sound off too loud!

MEMORIZE: There is a lot of simple memorization.

For some people this is hard at first. Don’t worry

one bit. Everyone, and I mean everyone, catches on

quickly.

RESPECT: You must give respect to get respect. You

must respect the authority of all adult and Bible

Drill staff members, and fellow Bible Drillers. There

is no place for disrespect. Any candidate showing

disrespect will be asked to leave the program.

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QUITTERS: Don't be a quitter. Don’t quit! Bible Drill

is hard for everyone in the beginning. Nothing is

given to you. Nothing is handed to you. There is only

one way to advance in Bible Drill. You must work hard

for everything. With hard work you will earn your

rank. Stay with it.

PROFANITY: We have a zero tolerance for profanity.

Get used to not hearing it, laughing at it, or

tolerating it in your presence. Let your past

mistakes go.

GANGS/ALCOHOL/DRUGS: We have a zero tolerance for

gangs, or alcohol and drug abuse. Let your past

mistakes go.

MOTIVATION: Do what you are told willingly and as

quickly as you can. Show the staff that you want to

succeed and you will be rewarded with advance in

rank. No one who simply can pass the test will be

promoted.

BEARING: Make sure you carry yourself with pride and

dignity at all times. Always stand straight, and

attentive. Your posture will be corrected until you

get it right. You must never smile in official

photos. What you are doing is serious. Your clothes

must always be clean and ironed. You must always be

neat, clean and well-groomed. That means no bed-head.

You must always have a fresh hair cut, and be clean

shaven.

PHYSICAL FITNESS: You must pass the physical fitness

test with a score of 200 points or over to graduate.

Start getting in shape now. Upper body strength is

very important. Work on push-ups, pull-ups, sit-ups

and running. We are very active in the area of

physical fitness. Start now!

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:UNIFORM CHANGES

The BIBLE DRILL uniform changes as you advance in rank.

Here is how it goes. When you reach the following ranks,

you will be required to wear new or different items as a

part of your uniform.

Recruit: Yellow Boot Camp t-shirt Camouflage BDU shorts

Camouflage baseball hat

Private/PFC: Red Boot Camp graduate t-shirt

Lance Corporal: Green Patrol Hat

w/ rank insignia pin

BIBLE DRILL Dog Tags

Corporal: Burgundy Corporal t-shirt Camouflage BDU pants

w/ name ribbons

Sergeant: Black Sergeant t-shirt

Staff Sergeant: Navy Staff Sergeant t-shirt

Gunnery Sergeant: Green Gunnery Sergeant t-shirt

First Sergeant: Brown First Sergeant t-shirt

Sergeant Major: Tan Sergeant Major t-shirt OR

Khaki Uniform shirt, w/ ribbons

Campaign Cover (Smokey bear hat)

Sunglasses

BIBLE DRILL Dress Uniforms (for Awards Banquet)

The BIBLE DRILL Dress Uniform is as follows, at the request

of the Original BIBLE DRILL Unit OH-04 members:

Standard Kilted

White dress shirt White dress shirt

Black tie Black tie

Black pants Kilt with Sporran

Dark socks white/off-white kilt hose

w/flashes

Black shoes Black shoes

Dress black shoes must be cleaned and polished.

All awards, ribbons, medals and pins must be worn with the

dress uniform. Keep them clean!

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The Honors Recruit

There is special recognition for

the number one recruit in a Bible

Drill Boot Camp unit.

As the honors recruit of his unit, he will take the

first position in line after the squad leader. The

honors recruit will receive special recognition at

promotion from Recruit/Private to PFC.

The Squad Leader

During Bible Drill, the leader will designate a Squad

Leader for that day.

The member designated as Squad Leader is responsible

for the success and care of his squad. He will lead

by example. He will frequently be ordered to do

extra, carry more, eat last, etc.

In all things, the squad leader must exemplify

Christian diligence, endurance, and virtue. The

training at this position is designed to show that

there are burdens in positions of leadership. All

members of the Squad should show their support for

the designated Squad Leader.

Exceptional PFT scores

Physical Fitness Training Test scores of

• 300 and over,

• 400 and over,

• 450 and over,

• and a perfect 500

will be acknowledged as exceptional, and will permit

the recipient of wearing a special uniform device to

acknowledging his accomplishment.

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Appendix 1

Guide to Artillery Practice

The Bible Drill Slogan

If you are going through hell, say a prayer and KEEP GOING!

Septuagint (LXX)

• Translated around 269 b.c.(Torah) to 70 b.c.

(Isaiah) by pious Jewish Scholars.

• Greek translation of a Hebrew Scriptures.

• Not the same as the Masoretic text used in today’s

heterodox Bible.

• Used and quoted by Christ & apostles.

• Official OT of the Orthodox Church

Books of the OT in order - 50 books (49+1)

Genesis Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy,

Joshua, Judges, Ruth,

I-2 Kingdoms (1-2 Samuel),

3-4 Kingdoms (1-2 Kings),

1-2 Paralipomenon (1-2 Chronicles)

1 ESDRAS, 2 Esdras, Nehemiah,

Esther, JUDITH, TOBIT, 1.2.3 MACCABEES

Psalms, Job, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes,

Song of Songs, WISDOM OF SOLOMON, SIRACH

Hosea, Amos, Micah, Joel,

Obadiah, Jonah, Nahum, Habakkuk,

Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi

Isaiah, Jeremiah, BARUCH, EPISTLE OF JEREMIAH, Lamen-

tations, Ezekiel, Daniel

4 MACCABEES (always in an appendix)

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Books of the NT in order - 27 books

Matthew, Mark, Luke, John,

Acts, Romans, 1 & 2 Corinthians,

Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians,

1-2 Thessalonians, 1-2 Timothy,

Titus, Philemon, Hebrews,

James, 1-2 Peter, 1,2,3 John, Jude, Revelation

12 Feasts of the Church

Nativity of the Virgin Sept. 8

Holy Cross Sept. 14

Entrance of the Virgin Nov. 21

Christmas Dec. 25

Theophany Jan. 6

Meeting of the Lord Feb. 2

Annunciation Mar. 25

Palm Sunday Sunday before Pascha

Ascension Thursday 40 days after Pascha

Pentecost 50 days after Pascha

Transfiguration Aug. 6

Dormition Aug 15

4 Fasting Periods of the Church

Advent/Nativity Fast 40 days before Christmas

Great Lent 40 days before Holy Week

Apostle’s Fast varies, All Saints Day to June 29th

Dormition Fast 14 days, Aug 1-14th

4 Fast-free weeks

week after Christmas,

week after Publican & Pharisee Sunday,

week after Pascha

week after Pentecost

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12 Apostles (STAMPN5JS)

Simon Peter John

Thomas James the Great

Andrew James Alphaeus

Matthew Levi Jude Thaddeus

Phillip Judas Iscariot

Nathanael Bartholomew Simon the Zealot

Weekday Commemorations

Sun Resurrection

Mon Angelic Powers

Tues Prophets (esp John the Baptist)

Wed Cross/Betrayal of Christ

Thurs Hierarchs (esp St. Nicholas of Myra)

Fri Crucifixion

Sat All Departed (esp Theotokos, martyrs)

Persons of the OT - know the following

person event others

Adam Creation & fall Eve, Cain, Abel, Seth

Noah Ark & Flood Ham, Shem, Japheth

Abraham The Promise Sarah, Hagar, Melchizedek

Isaac The Sacrifice Rebecca, Ishmael

Jacob The Patriarch Leah, Rachel, Laban, Esau

Joseph Egypt Asenath, Reuben, Judah,

Benjamin

Moses Exodus Sephora, Aaron, Miriam,

Jethro

Joshua Promised Land Caleb, Rahab, Eleazar

Gideon Judges Deborah, Samson, Ruth

Samuel First Prophet Hannah, Eli, Joel, Abiah

David Great King Bathsheba, Saul, Nathan,

Absalom

Solomon Wisdom/Temple Queen of Sheba, Rehoboam,

Jeroboam

Elijah Divided Kingdom Elisha, Ahab, Jezebel

Esther Purim Mordecai, Tobit, Judith

Nehemiah Return from Exile Ezra, Artaxerxes

Maccabees Hanukkah Judas, Eleazar, Solomonia

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The Spiritual Works of Mercy

1. To admonish sinners

2. To instruct the ignorant

3. To counsel the doubtful

4. To comfort the sorrowful

5. To suffer wrongs patiently

6. To forgive injuries

7. To pray for the living and the departed

The Corporal Works of Mercy

1. To feed the hungry

2. To give drink to the thirsty

3. To clothe the naked

4. To ransom captives (pay their way out)

5. To shelter the homeless

6. To visit the sick

7. To bury the dead

The Nine Ways of Participating in Another’s Sin

1. By Counsel

2. By Command

3. By Consent

4. By Provocation

5. By Praise

6. By Concealment

7. By Partaking

8. By Silence

9. By defense of the sin committed

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The Seven Virtues

Humility

Generosity (liberality)

Chastity

Gentleness

Temperance (moderation & self-control)

Happiness

Diligence (stick-to-it-ness, endurance)

The Seven Deadly Sins

Pride absence of humility and obedience

Greed desire for money or worldly goods (avarice)

Lust impure thoughts or desire for something evil

Anger Lack of self-control and unworthy irritation

Gluttony the habit of eating or drinking too much

Envy jealousy of some other person’s happiness

Sloth laziness that keeps us from doing our duty.

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Appendix 2 - PFT Scoring Tables

Exceptional PFT Recognition

300 and over Bronze Star

400 and over Silver Star

450 and over Gold Star

500 ??? (you’ll have to win one to see)

RANK SCORE DATE OFFICER

SIGNATURE

PVT E-1

PFC E-2

LCPL E-3

CPL E-4

SGT E-5

SSGT E-6

GYSGT E-7

1STSGT E-8

SGTMAJ E-9

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Appendix 3 - Ribbons and Medals

The current, most up-to-date list of available

ribbons, medals and awards is available from your

Squad officer (in full color, no less!).

Boot Camp Graduation

Awarded to every successful graduate of BIBLE DRILL

Boot Camp.

Service Award (years 1-5)

Awarded for consecutive participation in BIBLE DRILL.

PFT ribbon (with stars for exceptional PFT if earned)

Awarded to recruits and BIBLE DRILL members for successful

completion of the BIBLE DRILL standards for graduation/

promotion. Exceptional PFT is recognized with a star device

on the ribbon (bronze, silver, or gold).

Original Unit ribbon

Awarded to members of the original BIBLE DRILL unit OH-04.

Primary Unit ribbon

Awarded to all originating first members of any newly

formed BIBLE DRILL units.

Honors Recruit ribbon

Awarded to the annual Honors Recruit for exceptional

enthusiasm and attentive action during BIBLE DRILL Boot

Camp.

Most Improved Recruit

Awarded to the recruit who shows the most improvement

during the week of BIBLE DRILL Boot Camp.

The Rock

Awarded to every recruit who successfully conquers the rock

climbing event.

Rank “5” Ribbon

Awarded to every recruit who attains the rank of Sergeant.

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Recruiter ribbon

Awarded to every BIBLE DRILL member who introduces a new

recruit into BIBLE DRILL Boot Camp.

Musical Performance

Awarded to a member of BIBLE DRILL who has successfully

performed either a vocal or instrumental music in a public,

non-worship setting.

Lifesaver ribbon

Awarded to a BIBLE DRILL member who has participated in a

rescue of some kind, OR who has successfully received Red

Cross First Aid and CPR certification.

Christmas Charity ribbon

Awarded to a BIBLE DRILL member who participates in a

Christmas Charity project which tangibly assists the needy.

New Testament Award

Awarded to a BIBLE DRILL member who reads the entire

New Testament, word for word, verified by an acceptable

proctor.

Old Testament Award

Awarded to a BIBLE DRILL member who reads the entire

Old Testament, word for word, verified by an acceptable

proctor. “O” device if the entire LXX is read.

“I can’t believe I read the whole thing” Award

Awarded to a BIBLE DRILL member who reads the entire Bible,

Old and New Testaments, word for word, verified by an

acceptable proctor. “O” device if the entire LXX is read.

The “Golden Bagel” Award

Awarded to a BIBLE DRILL member for most interesting,

amusing or funny mistake, or mishap (no injuries)

accomplished during BIBLE DRILL Boot Camp.

Muster Out ribbon and medal

awarded to every BIBLE DRILL member who has participated

every year they are eligible (a minimum of 2 years service)

until age 15, the maximum age for BIBLE DRILL.

This is the final award.

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Be sure to visit the

BIBLE DRILL online Blog at

Http://bibledrill.blogspot.com

Keep up on the latest BIBLE DRILL

information, promotions, pictures,

celebrations and new awards.

Get your picture up there!

Get busy and get promoted.

BIBLE DRILL

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