Commentary

The DrillMaster Response

While a massive majority of readers understand exactly what I do, there a tiny few who feel that I need…

2 years ago

The AF D&C Manual Right Face in Marching is Wrong

While initially reading through AFMAN 36-2201, you may skim across the information and accept it at face value, however, if…

3 years ago

NJROTC Cadets and Commands

The MCO was written for a purpose, just like all other military manuals. We need to use it as it…

4 years ago

“Happy” Memorial Day

DrillMaster explains a little bit about the idea of Memorial Day.

4 years ago

AFPAM 34-1203 “Does not Promote Success”

DrillMaster shares his frustration at the ineptitude expressed by others about military drill and ceremonies.

4 years ago

Color Guard Performance “Factors”

As much as I am a "by-the-book" Airman, I know there are times when certain organizations must adapt and overcome…

5 years ago

The Guidon Staff Repair Kit

"The best thing since sliced bread." That phrase is used so often that it usually loses its meaning. Until now…

5 years ago

The American Flag at Half-Staff and Half-Mast

Staff = a flagpole on land.Mast = a flagpole on a ship at sea or on a Marine Corps, Navy,…

5 years ago

Service Drill Teams Attend Annual Training Camps

Each year around the end of February and the beginning of March, each of the service drill teams (Army, Marines,…

5 years ago

Is it “Tall or Tap,” “Tall Tap” or What?

When first falling-in for a flight or platoon formation, after the dressing to the right, the leader of the formation…

6 years ago

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