Routine Mapping Tool Sample

How to Write Exhibition Drill: The “Boxes of Three” Method

DrillMasterDrill Team Training, Drill Teams, Instructional Leave a Comment

  How to Write Exhibition Drill (XD): The “Boxes of Three” Method When beginning any task it is always best to go from simple to difficult, even when writing drill. “But, my team already knows ‘difficult moves!” I hear you exclaim. No problem, you can still use these moves because they easily fit into a parade routine (long road that …

Why We Follow Manuals

DrillMasterAsk DrillMaster, Color Guard/Color Team, Drill Teams 2 Comments

A Question from a cadet Hello sir, I need some advice. I am a [JROTC] deputy drill team Commander. I was trained both by my summer instructors and you that one should ALWAYS follow the manuals. However, my commander and my officer in charge refuse to take any ideas about following the manual. Do you have any advice? I greatly …

Putting Things into Perspective

DrillMasterColor Guard/Color Team, Commentary, Drill Teams Leave a Comment

“We won!” Those words are great to hear and sometimes even better to yell. I knew the feeling of “winning” at drill meets throughout my four years of high school AFJROTC; my team swept every meet and so did I as the team’s commander for my last two years. It was hard work, fun and I learned quite a bit. …

Grammar Rules and Exhibition Drill “Rule” Equivalents

DrillMasterDrill Team Training, Drill Teams, Instructional Leave a Comment

A routine is like a document that contains words, sentences, paragraphs and, finally, a “story.” We communicate through writing and we communicate through our actions as well. One aspect of exhibition drill is clear communication. Here we take a look at how to effectively communicate. Grammar Rules and Exhibition Drill “Rule” Equivalents Above, the word, “Rule” is in quotes because, …