Ns1 1.0 Intro to Military Drill

CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION TO DRILL

Introduction to Drill

The NJROTC drill manual was

developed from the Marine Corps

Drill and Ceremonial Manual

(MCDCM) and tailored to meet the

needs of NJROTC at the company

and battalion level.

This manual is the primary source

document for all NJROTC drill issues

at the company and battalion level.

• Units may access the MCDCM at

http://www.usmc.mil

• NJROTC Drill Manual at

http://www.njrotc.org

Military Drill Overview

Training Time Out (TTO)

• Called when there is concern for safety

• A means for a cadet to obtain relief

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• Move units from one place to another in a

standard, orderly manner.

• Provide simple formations from which combat

formations may be readily assumed.

• Teach discipline by instilling habits of precision

and automatic response to orders.

Purpose of Drill

• Increase the confidence of cadets through the

exercise of command, by the giving of proper

commands, and by the control of drilling troops.

• Give cadets an opportunity to handle individual

weapons.

Purpose of Drill (cont.)

• Build unit cohesion and esprit de corps.

• Maintain continuous accountability.

• Provide frequent opportunities to

observe appearance and readiness.

• Keep individual cadets informed.

Purpose of Formations

• Develop command presence in unit

leaders.

• Instill and maintain high standards.

• Add color and dignity to the daily

routine.

Purpose of Formations (cont.)

Important Drill Terms

• Cadence

• Center

• Ceremony

• Column

• Alignment

• Assembly Area

• Arms

• Base

Important Drill Terms (cont.)

• Commander of Troops (COT)

• Distance • Depth


• Flank

• Formation

• Front

• File

• Double Time

• Element

• Extended Mass

Formation


• Close Interval • Normal Interval

• Guide • Head • Interval


• Loosened Sling

• Mass Formation

• Muffling

• Pace

• Left (Right)

• Line

• Line of March

• Line of Troops


• Rank

• Review

• Rigged

• Slow Time

• Parade

• Parade Sling

• Piece

• Point of Rest

• Quick Time

• Strong Grip • “V” Grip

• Snap • Step • Unit Leader


Instructing drill is an important duty.

Good Leaders

• Follow regulations strictly.

• Have energy, patience, and spirit.

• Have military neatness and bearing.

• Observe cadets closely.

When instructing drill movements,

remember:

Purpose of movement

Counts involved in its execution

When the movement may be executed

Commands to cause the movement

• When a movement is corrected, it

should immediately be repeated.

• Before a drill period, study the

movements.

• The leader should

place themselves

wherever they can

best control the

cadets.

Things for a Leader to

Remember

• Briefly explain and demonstrate each

new movement.

• Drill periods

should be short

but frequent.

Things for a Leader to

Remember (cont.)

Types of Commands

• PREPARATORY COMMAND – such as

“Forward,” “Left,” “Platoon”

• COMMAND OF EXECUTION – such as

“MARCH,” “FACE,” “ATTENTION”

Types of Commands (cont.)

• COMBINED COMMAND – such as

“AT EASE,” “REST,” “FALL IN”

• SUPPLEMENTARY COMMAND – such

as “Column of Files From the Right”

Commands

When giving commands, face cadets

and repeat all preparatory commands

except:

• Combined commands

• Unit in mass formation

• Parades and ceremonies

Commands (cont.)

If at halt, commands for movements

other than Front require no preparatory

commands.

Use unit designations only with

“Attention” and “HALT.”

Command Voice

Commands must be understood by

everyone. Practice the following:

• Good posture and proper breathing • Projecting your voice • Proper use of diaphragm

Command Voice (cont.)

• Use of throat, mouth, and nose

• Proper bearing

• Distinct enunciation

• Voice inflection


Projection – enables a command to be

heard at maximum range. Use the

following exercises:


• Yawning

• Counting and saying vowel sounds

• Giving commands at a uniform

cadence, prolonging each syllable

• Stand erect, breathe properly, keep

mouth wide open, and relax the throat

The diaphragm is

most important.

Develop it by:

Using deep

breathing exercises

Taking deep

breaths, then

snapping out fast

“hats” or “huts”

Giving Commands

• The throat should be relaxed.

• The lower jaw and lips should be loose.

• The mouth should be open wide.

• Vowel sounds should be prolonged.

• Consonants should be curt.

Proper Bearing

Attention is the

proper position for

giving commands.

Exceptional bearing

will be imitated with

snap and precision.

Cadets commanding

armed troops will be

armed.

Distinction - distinct commands inspire

cadets to give distinct commands.

• Emphasize enunciation

• Use of the tongue, lips, and lower jaw

• Practice giving commands slowly

• Increase rate of delivery

INFLECTION - the rise and fall

in pitch of the voice

• Preparatory commands

• Command of execution

• Combined commands

General Rules for Drill

• The Cadet Field Manual explains

movements in one direction only. To

move to the other direction, substitute

“left” for “right” as shown in

parenthesis.

• “AS YOU WERE” cancels a movement

or order.

• While marching, alignment is toward

the right.

General Rules for Drill (cont.)

• Slight changes in directions are made

by substituting the word “left” or

“right” into the preparatory command

for turning or column movements or in

the command “Incline To The Right

(Left).”

• Platoons, cadets, and squads are

numbered according to the set-up of

the formation.


• Posts of officers, non-commissioned

officers, guidon bearers, and special

units are explained later.

• Changes of post are made by the most

direct route.

• After initial formation, guidon bearers

and special units maintain their positions

with respect to the flank or end.


• When marching, the command of

execution is given as the appropriate

foot strikes the ground.

• Cadence of commands is quick time.

• Pause between preparatory commands

and commands of execution.

Drill by the Numbers

Drill movements may be divided into

individual motions for instruction.

• First motion on command of execution

• Subsequent motions are made in

proper order.

• “BY THE NUMBERS” precedes the

preparatory command.

• “WITHOUT NUMBERS” ends this

method.

Mass Commands

• Used to develop confidence and team

spirit

• Teaches cadets to give and execute

commands properly

Mass Commands (cont.)

• “AT YOUR COMMAND” or

• “ALL MOVEMENTS UNTIL FURTHER

NOTICE WILL BE AT YOUR COMMAND”

• Only simple movements

• “AT MY COMMAND”

Individual Commands From Ranks

• Trains cadets to give commands

• Cadets may be designated

Counting Cadence

• Teaches group coordination rhythm • “COUNT CADENCE, COUNT” or • “DELAYED CADENCE, COUNT”

Advanced Drill Procedures

Cadence Drill (Speed Drill)

• Cadets who have learned basic drill

• Preparatory commands abbreviated

and pauses are deleted

Trick Drill

• Cadets who have thoroughly learned

prescribed and cadence drill

• Trick drills not described

• Limited only by the imagination

Q.1. What is an element?

A.1. An individual, squad, section,

platoon, company, or other unit

that is part of a larger unit

Q.1. What is an element?

Q.2. What is a file or column?

A.2. A single column of cadets one

behind the other

Q.2. What is a file or column?

Q.3. What is a formation?

A.3. Arrangement of elements of a

unit in line, in column, or in any

other prescribed manner

Q.3. What is a formation?

Q.4. What is the length of a pace?

A.4. The length of a full step, in

quick time, approximately

30 inches

Q.4. What is the length of a pace?

Q.5. What is a close interval?

A.5. Close interval is the horizontal

distance when the left hand is

placed on the left hip.

Q.5. What is a close interval?

Q.6. What is cadence?

A.6. A rhythmic rate of march at a

uniform step.

Q.6. What is cadence?

Q.7. What is the rate of quick time?

A.7. Cadence at 112 or 120 steps

(12, 15, or 30 inches in length)

per minute. It is the normal

cadence for drills and

ceremonies.

Q.7. What is the rate of quick time?

Q.8. What is a guide?

A.8. The individual (base) upon

whom a formation, or other

elements thereof, regulates its

march.

Q.8. What is a guide?

Q.9. What is a flank?

A.9. The right or left extremity of a

unit, either in line or in column.

The element on the extreme

right or left of the line. A

direction at a right angle to the

direction an element or a

formation is facing.

Q.9. What is a flank?

Q.10. What are the elements of a

proper command?

A.10. a. Loudness

b. Distinctness (pronouncing

of words)

c. Inflection

d. Cadence of commands

Q.10. What are the elements of a

proper command?

Q.11. On which foot is the command

of execution given for a column

right?

A.11. Right

Q.11. On which foot is the command

of execution given for a column

right?

Q.12. TRUE or FALSE. The cadence

of commands should be that of

quick time whether or not

marching is involved.

A.12. TRUE.

Q.12. TRUE or FALSE. The cadence

of commands should be that of

quick time whether or not

marching is involved.

Q.13. What do you do on the

command, “AS YOU WERE?”

A.13. Resume what you were doing.

Q.13. What do you do on the

command, “AS YOU WERE?”

Q.14. In what direction do you

normally guide?

A.14. To the right

Q.14. In what direction do you

normally guide?

Q.15. TRUE or FALSE. Correct

commands have a tone,

cadence and snap that inspire

immediate response and smart

execution of a movement.

A.15. TRUE.

Q.15. TRUE or FALSE. Correct

commands have a tone,

cadence and snap that inspire

immediate response and smart

execution of a movement.

Q.16. What movements are to be

executed with snap?

A.16. All movements

Q.16. What movements are to be

executed with snap?

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Ns1 1.0 Intro to Military Drill