How to Have Military Bearing

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We, in the military or associated with the military (i.e. cadet programs), call it “military bearing,” but the truth is, everyone needs a measure of what is more commonly called, “discipline.” The word, “military,” is put at the front because we stand at Attention or other positions without moving. Everyone needs discipline: to go to sleep at a good hour, …

What do judges look for in a military drill team performance?

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What do judges look for in a military drill team performance? I get this question quite often. Here is the answer: it doesn’t matter “what the judge is looking for,” it matters what the standard is. I put that in quotes, because obviously, a judge is going to be looking for something, but what that something is has nothing to …

Texas Honor Guard Training

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I am tentatively scheduled to teach a DrillMaster Honor Guard Clinic the first weekend of December 2013 in College Station, Texas. Now is your chance to get in on my visit to Texas! Send me your information through my Contact page and we can work something out. This will help everyone involved save money and receive the best honor guard …

Posture for the Honor Guard and Drill Team

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When standing and sitting, your posture matters. The Foundation: In this diagram below, you can see that your feet have much to do with your posture. from drleusden.com From media.tumblr.com Now your hips Your hips should be square, horizontal to the ground and rolled back.  From courses.vcu.edu From radiancewellness.ca From bellevuewellnessone.net Your back The “Cross” This is what you need to …