Those who disagree with this article series will scoff, dismiss, and immediately jump on the logical fallacy ship and probably won’t even know they are doing it. Here are some arguments against the modern warfighter performing D&C today.
Understanding the Benefits of Military Drill
The tangible and intangible benefits of drill and ceremonies (D&C) are numerous. I will use a couple of them to make my point about how we are generally failing to use drill and ceremonies for its intended purpose and thus unable to completely reap the benefits.
Understanding the Purpose of Military Drill
The primary objective of military drill is to efficiently move a group of individuals from one location to another. But there is much more.
Understanding the Definition and Types of Military Drill
Military drill encompasses a variety of movements and formations performed by members of the military, cadets, and others, either with or without equipment (rifles, flags, guidon). There are distinct forms of drill, each serving specific purposes and contributing to the overall discipline and efficiency of military personnel.
A DrillMaster Study of The Cupped Hand
The US military did not consider the hands until the early 1900s and at that time the description has an open hand curved inward. Below, you can see the development of the cupped hand from the earliest writings to the fully cupped hands of today.
Mistakes that Pallbearers Deal With
Funeral directors and and cemetery caretakers have a big responsibility to ensure funeral honors can happen without a hitch. That being said, there’s usually something that the pallbearers must deal with. In this article, we will deal with travel to the gravesite and gravesite setup.
The Joint Military/First Responder Funeral
I speak with law enforcement officers and firefighters around the country on all matters of drill and ceremonies. This crops up every so often and needs to be addressed.
FL Public Service Assoc. Cadet Honor Guard Competition
What a great day! Too bad other schools don’t join in on the learning! Atlantic Community High School LEO High School Pinellas High School San Volusia High School San Volusia High School (I pressed stop instead of pause, this is the rest) West FL High School
“Cultured” Honor
Pearls are expensive and fairly rare. That’s why cultured pearls came about. A pearl is made by an oyster that has sand creep into its shell. The sand is rough and uncomfortable, so the oyster mixes the sand with secretions that create a smooth ball that can be tolerated. When people discovered the process, sand was then purposefully inserted into as many oysters as possible to force them to create pearls. “Forced pearls” just doesn’t sound all that great so, “cultured” was the name given them.
In a similar way, “honor” is constantly forced.
Civil Air Patrol, Naval Sea Cadet Corps, or Coast Guard Auxiliary Member Funeral
I received a message a short time ago regarding cadets taking part in the funeral of a civilian adult who was a member of Civil Air Patrol. This applies not only to CAP but also NSCC, and CGA (CGA has some interaction with the Sea Scout program). Military Funeral Honors Public Law 106-65 amended Title 10 U.S. Code § 1491 …