DrillMaster explains the current issues that have been increasing in recent years with each subsequent manual update.
AFMAN 36-2203 “Does not Promote Success”
DrillMaster shares his frustration at the ineptitude expressed by others about military drill and ceremonies.
The “Why” of the Military Color Guard – Air Force
Fourth in the series: DrillMaster explains the reasoning behind color guard standards for the Air Force.
The Military Hand Salute
This article originally published on Dec 30, 2014 under the title, When in Doubt, Salute! This is an update and rearrangement of information to help everyone understand this subject better. How to Salute The services have slightly different techniques. One technique is followed by the Army and Air Force. The middle finger is placed on the corner of the eyebrow, …
The Honor and Sword/Saber Cordons
The Cordon Comprised of two squads facing each other. Spacing between members of each squad is usually an arm’s distance. Spacing between each squad of the cordon is a safe enough distance for the VIP to pass in between the squads*. The number of members in each squad depends on the type of cordon. The commander positions centered, behind one …
JROTC, ROTC and More!
This page is the culmination of hours of research to bring information on all of the cadet programs available American youth. If youknow of yet another program, please let me know and I will add their information. Military Service Sponsored High School JROTC Programs (in joint service order) JROTC stand for Junior Reserve Offiicer Training Corps AJROTC MCJROTC NJROTC AFJROTC …
Why is Drill Necessary in the Armed Forces?
From India: why is drill necessary in the armed forces? Thanks for the question! Drill is life for some, but what about those trainees coming into the military through Basic Training and Boot Camp? Why do they have to drill unarmed and even armed? Drill instills discipline, timing, teamwork, confidence, followership, leadership, coordination, togetherness, esprit de corps (spirit of the …
Color in a Color Guard
You may think that this is an oxymoron, of course there is color in a color guard- the team carried flags, hello! However, let’s look a little closer at some specifics. High schools have a school song, motto, and even school colors. Those colors can really enhance rifles: yellow tape used to make stripes on a black rifle stock or …
The Air Force Base Honor Guard Badge
The Base Honor Guard (BHG) Badge, known as the “Cookie” is a device that only Active Duty, Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard Airmen wear when they are assigned to a BHG. Not even retirees can wear it unless they are actively working with a BHG. I went through two weeks of honor guard training many years ago (1990) …
Putting Things into Perspective
“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. …