Nowhere else can you get the education and training offered through The DrillMaster.
Nowhere.
- The DrillMaster iDrill RifleTM M1 and M1903 Patterns
- The DrillMaster iDrill RifleTM Jr Pattern
- The DrillMaster iAxeHead Pattern
- The DrillMaster Brochure
- The DrillMaster Drill Meet BINGO sheet! Take it with you and see if you can get a BINGO at your next competition.
- The DrillMaster App for Android and iPhone
- LEEP: Law Enforcement Education Program Handout
Then, the following routine is a primer to create a routine for those wanting to compete in Washington DC or create a routine for a special event. The drill is complete and each page has links to YouTube videos with sample rifle movements. See Routine Mapping Tools below for a Police Week version.
- Routine Mapping Tool with Marked Entrance 100’x100′ 30″ Step
- Routine Mapping Tool, Solo/Tandem, 33’x33′ 24″ Step
- Routine Mapping Tool, Solo/Tandem, 33’x33′ 30″ Step
- Routine Mapping Tool, Drill Team 100’x100′ 30″ Step
- Routine Mapping Tool, Basketball Court, Drill Team 50’x90′ 30″ Step
- Routine Mapping Tool, Two-Lane Road, Drill Team 24×90
- Police Week: Routine Mapping Tool, Police Week Drill Team 35’x75′ 30″ Step
- Routine Mapping Tool, Drill Team Outside USA 25m squared 76 cm step on A4 paper
Fallen First Responder Remembrance Ceremony
Many thanks to Joel Daoust for his insightful feedback in the creation of this ceremony.
- Fallen First Responder Ceremony Official Script
- Fallen First Responder Shorter Hat Table Ceremony Script
- Colors Diagram to help you better visualize the first descriptive paragraph of the script
- First Responder Memorial Cross Ceremony Stand Diagram
- Large Hat Table Setup Diagram
- Small Table Setup Diagram
Fallen Warrior Stand/Battle Cross
POW/MIA (Fallen Comrade) Ceremony
- The Honor Guard Training Record (you may download this any time, but I do hope you purchase The Honor Guard Manual at some point, thanks!)
- DrillMaster Color Team Performance Critique
- DrillMaster Firing Party Performance Critique
- The DrillMaster Honor Guard Training Staff Assistance Visit Checklist
- Sample Honors Request Worksheet
- NAVPERS 15555D, Burial at Sea
- Authorized Provider Partnership Program (AP3) Sample PowerPoint Presentation
- AP3 PDF document
- DrillMaster’s Score-at-Home sheet for the Joint Service Drill Team Exhibition in Washington DC
These are samples for you to use however you need.
- Equipment Custodian Duties
- Flight/Platoon Sergeant Duties
- General Guidelines
- NCOIC/LPO/Commander Duties
- OIC Duties
- Scheduler Duties
- Trainer Duties
- Simple Training and Qualification Checklist (Something I created during my time on the Kadena Air Base Honor Guard)
Honor Guard Commands on MP3
These commands are available in MP3 format for down load to give you an idea of how to call commands and to give trainees a way to practice on their own time by listening on a CD or something similar. The commands are given at approximately 75-80 beats per minute (BPM), a ceremonial cadence. I recorded my voice with the help of former USAF DJ Lynn Gray. I have also added some new commands to the list since working with Lynn back in 2010.
- Honor Guard, Attention
- Stand at Ease – Honor Guard, Tench-Hut
- Flight, Tench-Hut
- Platoon, Attention
- Order Arms
- Present Arms
- About Face
- Three-Count About Face (This command is ONLY used during training)
- Right Face
- Left Face
- (Unbloused) Present Arms (Used in training ONLY)
- (Bloused) Present Arms (Used in training ONLY)
- Ceremonial at Ease
Armed-Specific Commands
- Ground Arms
- Take Arms
- Port Arms
- Left Shoulder Arms
- Right Shoulder Arms
- Sequence: Standing Manual Through the Manual of Arms
- Armed Drill While Marching
Colors Presentation/Posting Sequences
- Colors Post/Present Sequence While at Port Arms (All services use this, but the “Tench-Hut” command is in this sequence)
- Colors Post/Present Sequence While at Right Shoulder (All services use this, but the “Tench-Hut” command is in this sequence)
Firing Party Sequence
In order to know how to execute some of these moves, you’ll have to pick up my fifth book, The Honor Guard Manual.
Military, JROTC, Explorer, Pathfinder & Scouting programs
- DrillMaster Marching Commands Matrix – know on which foot to call commands
JROTC Class Drill Routine Evaluation Score Sheets (from this article)
- Army JROTC Squad Drill Overall Effect Score Sheet
- Navy/Marine Corps/Coast Guard JROTC Overall Effect Score Sheet
- Air Force 30 Step Overall Effect Score Sheet
- JROTC Regulation Drill Sequence Movement Score Sheet
- JROTC Regulation Drill Sequence Equipment Score Sheet
Uniform and Drill Guidance from JROTC HQs
- MCJROTC Policy Letter 9-16, Color Guard and Drill Team Guidance
- AFJROTC Chapter 7: Uniform and Awards, Operational Supplement 2020
DrillMaster Drill Team Competition Documents
- Drill Competition SOP
- Honor Guard Competition SOP
- Competition Sample Program Template
- Competition Host Task List
These are in PDF format. If you would like to host your own drill competition, send me an email (on the front page) and let me know and that way you can have the Word documents to use.
Click the title above to go to the folder to download the World Drill Association Regulation Drill Score Sheets.
Click the title above to go to the folder to download the World Drill Association Exhibition Drill Score Sheets.
Inspection Score Sheet
Click the title above to go to the folder to download the World Drill Association Score Sheet Reverses.
Click the title above to go to the folder to download the World Drill Association Judge Tote Sheets.
US Military Service Drill and Ceremonies Manuals
- TC 3-21-5, US Army Drill and Ceremonies Manual
- MCO 5060.2 Enclosure 1
- MCO 5060.2 Enclosure 2
- MCO 5060.2 Enclosure 3
- MCO 5060.20 Whole document, large file
- AFPAM 34-1203, (Sep 2022) USAF Drill and Ceremonies Manual
Must Know Flag-Specific Information
- AR 840-10, Flag, Guidons and Streamers
- MCO 10520.3B, Flag Manual, Nov 2013
- AFTO 00-25-154 AFD-091005-041 Maintenance & Storage of US, AF Flags, Guidons & Streamers
- NTP13b, Flags, Pennants and Customs
Protocol Information
- AFI 34-1201 (Aug 2020)
- AFPAM 34-1202, Protocol
- AP 600-60, Army Protocol and Etiquette
- AR 600-25, Salutes, Honors and Courtesies
- OPNAVINST 1710.7A, Social Usage and Protocol Handbook
Miscellaneous Information
- TM 9-1275, Maintenance of the M1 (1947) Part 1
- TM 9-1275, Maintenance of the M1 (1947) Part 2
- TM 9-1275, Maintenance of the M1 (1947) Part 3
- TM 9-1275, Maintenance of the M1 (1947) Part 4
*I’ve done as much research as I can and am always open for additional information. If you find a more updated manual or another manual you think would be good to add to this library, please let me know. Many eyes are better than just my two and I appreciate good feedback.
Historical Documents
- FM 22-5, Drill and Ceremonies, 1939
- FM 22-5, Drill and Ceremonies, 1943
- FM2-5, Cavalry Drill, 1944
- AFMAN 36-2203, USAF Drill and Ceremonies Manual, Nov 2013
- AFMAN 36-2203, USAF Drill and Ceremonies Manual, Jun 1996
- Dod Directive 1005.8, Order of Precedence of Members of Armed Forces of the United States When in Formations (No longer in use)
From The Old Guard
Comments 44
Hello!
I have a question regarding AFMAN36-2203 (Drill & Ceremonies), is there a reason why on the references portion on the AFMAN they referenced the other service manuals (Army Field Manual 22-5, Drill and Ceremonies, and SECNAV 5060.22, Marine Corps Drill and Ceremonies Manual).
Would that mean we could reference the other manuals regarding anything about drill?
Thank you!
Author
Sir,
Now you have to read this: https://thedrillmaster.org/2019/12/19/the-why-of-the-military-color-guard-air-force/
And then this: https://thedrillmaster.org/2022/06/07/the-argument-from-afman-36-2203/
DM
I’m trying to locate and buy replacement wooden bayonet grips for US Model 1919 that belonged to my father, the grips you show appear to be the correct ones, but I have a couple questions when you have time thank you.
phone # is 281-339-0508.
Question about gloves.
When are black Honor Guard gloves used or authorized?
I can find some suggestions but that does not mean much.
Thanks.
Author
Mr. Breed,
The only black gloves authorized for US military honor guard teams are black leather cold weather lined. All other times, members must wear white gloves. I hope that’s helpful for you.
I am part of a group called Honoring America’s Warriors. Among other services we will provide Honor Guard and Color Guard. We have Army, USAF, Navy, and Marine personnel. My question concerns the USAF uniform for color guard. We wear the normal service uniform, not the ceremonial uniform, as we are not a Base Honor Guard. The question concerns the wearing of the ceremonial belt with the service uniform while performing duties as Color Guard. Acceptable or not acceptable according to regulation?
Author
Mr. Watts,
Great question. I very much appreciate that you are aware of USAF uniform requirements.
The answer is no, the ceremonial belt is worn with the full set of Ceremonials for all Airmen: Active Duty, Reserve, Guard, and veterans. Only AFJROTC cadets can wear the ceremonial belt and cap as a special activities uniform.
I recommend that you and the other Airmen who are on the team wear a white web belt, you can add the silver waist plate buckle.
Please let me know if you have any other questions.
Absolutely, the best drill instruction I have ever received. DrillMaster Marshall knows his stuff!!. Would recommend him to any JROTC who is struggling with instruction of Drill commands.
Author
Thank you so much, MSgt Gunter! I loved working with the cadets, they are a true blessing. Until next time!
DrillMaster,
Do you have six 9’poles with ferrule & spade? I’m doing living history for 55,000 youth up at Oshkosh, WI and want my display to look right.
Dwight
Author
Mr. Thompson,
I have plenty of 9.5′ flagstaffs for you, but no 9′. All are guidon staffs with ferrules and spades. Will that work for you?
Author
Are you doing this for Pathfinders in August? I’ll be there.
I believe I can get by with four 9′ poles w/ ferrule&spades and two metal sets to put on existing poles. 505-269-2904 is the number you can text me. I do need them soon for an event with 55,000 youth I’m doing in August.
Author
I don’t have nine-foot staffs, only 9.5′.
Pls contact me on send me some videos 0241220173
Author
I don’t have video to send you. If you want to contact me, use the contact form on the front page.
Drillmaster I am in an all women color guard here in NM. I need a question answered by you as soon as possible. Could you please contact me as soon as you can.
Author
Ma’am,
Please go to the main page of the website, scroll down to the contact form and shoot me an email there, I’ll respond as quickly as I can.
Yours is the ONLY website I have found that has a diagram for creating the stand for the Fallen Warrior Display (Boots/Rifle/Helmet). Thank you!!!
Author
It’s my pleasure!
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Author
If you could send an email to drillmaster001@gmail.com, I can then give you the info you need. I can come out, work with you online or seek a local Driller to assist. Let’s discuss this and see what we can come up with. I look forward to your email!
Author
Absolutely, Sgt. Campalone, I will get back with you right away.
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Excellent website for training young motivated JROTC cadets. KUDOS
Author
Thank you, sir!
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I am a former Marine and a member of the American Legion Post 81 in Melbourne Florida. I am interested in finding a manual on Color Guard commands and drill execution. I have recently taken the lead on establishing the Color Guard for our Post, after the original members no longer where able to do it. We want to do it right and need references. We are all from different branches and need to get on the same sheet of music. Do you have any guidance that we could us for the new color gaurd that is going to come in to place? Thank you for your time
Best Regards
Roy Lombard, SGT,
USMC Veteran.
Author
SGT Lambert,
First, thank you for your service to our country. I appreciate it.
Now on to the good news: I live in Melbourne! Right now I am in Kentucky training cadets for the summer, but will return in August.
The Honor Guard manual is the book to fit your needs exactly, you can find it here: http://www.lulu.com/shop/john-marshall/the-honor-guard-manual/paperback/product-18929420.html. Work using the manual and when I return I can help work with your team.
Sincerely,
John K. Marshall
The DrillMaster
does the u s military have written protocall for proper display and presentation regarding the display and contents for the POW setting and if so can you forward it to m e. there seems to be to many chiefs and not enough indians to get it right, we don’t want to dishonor none.
Author
Mr. Smart,
The military does not have guidance for the POW/MIA flag, the guidance comes from the League of Families. Here is my article that outlines the POW/MIA Ceremony: http://drillmaster.wpengine.com/2012/04/26/the-powmia-ceremony/ and here is a link to all of the POW/MIA information on my site: http://drillmaster.wpengine.com/?s=pow%2Fmia. If you have any questions after reading all of this info, please let me know.
DrillMaster
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Hello, I host a 10 month internship every year and I would like to begin teaching and instructing drill with my students to instill, discipline, camaraderie, etc… Being that we are not a military organization such as a JROTC unit, is there any possibility of me entering these students in any type of RD or XD competitions?
Thank you!
Author
Thank you very much for the note!
Yes, actually, there are a small hand full of competitions around the country. John Jay High School (TX) just announced their first annual independent competition, Melbourne High School (FL) will soon announce theirs and each summer there is a competition in Florida called FLDC (Florida Drill Competition) and NYDC (New York Drill Competition).
Here at The DrillMaster, I am working to generate and promote more competitions for indie Drillers like your students. I’ll send you an email so we can talk more.
DrillMaster
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VERY GOOD WEB SITE, A LOT OF GOOD INFORMATION PLEASE KEEP ME INFORMED OF ANY NEW OR ANY CHANGES THAT MIGHT COME UP.
Author
Thank you, Mr. Lollar.
Thank you very much for the kind words. I post articles every M-W-F at 0800, EST. I also write special articles ever couple of weeks. I’m going to work out a subscription system eventually so that people can be informed of new articles/information.
Thank you for your service to our country; God bless America!
JKM
“The DrillMaster”
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