Can one drill inside a church? This question was posed to me specifically about an exhibition drill sword routine, but it applies to all weapons as well. Here is the guidance: You must seek the church leader (pastor, rabbi or priest) and see what he says. The thinking is a church is deemed a sanctuary and under the protection of …
Who’s in Charge?
For a joint service color team (guard) who carries the national colors? If it is a properly staffed color team this is the order and the Soldier carrying the US Color is in charge (Army is the oldest service and is in charge in Joint Service situations*): *However, the standard for every color team is the position of the US …
Ask DrillMaster- Colors and Spacing
Question: Hi, I just found your website. I have an urgent question. How many steps do there need to be from the head judge before and after executing eyes right, regarding colorguard? Now, I have read both AFMAN-36-2203 and FM-3-21.5, and in the Colorguard section, there is no statement addressing my question. However, in the category regarding the Squadron/Platoon, there …
Ask DrillMaster- Team Training Difficulties
Question: What is a good way to run a team practice? I feel alot of the difficulties we’re having as a team is my fault for not running practices as efficiently, so would you have any advice please sir? Once again I cannot thank you enough for all the help. Answer: What are the difficulties? Below I can only give …
The Difference Between a Flank and a Slide
Question: What is the difference between a flank and a slide in marching band? Answer: Good question! They are both the same movement except for where your shoulders point. On a Left Flank you will pivot on your right foot to your left, your hips and shoulders will face to your left- an ‘agreement’ of hips and shoulders. On a Left …
Ask DrillMaster- About WDA Adjudication System
Question: From Zachary: Random question about your score system- I know one section of it is labeled “equipment,” does that involve just the weapon or the uniform as well? Answer: “Equipment” is the catch-all term for flag, rifle, sword/saber and guidon. There is at least one unarmed team that used their hats during their performance as a piece of equipment. …
The Difference Between Drill Team and Honor Guard
Question: (from Taiwan) I’m a Taiwan Driller, I have read some of the articles on the website “DrillMaster”. But I’m still confused that “What are the difference between honor guard and rifle drill team”? I have a preliminary understanding that honor guard is more like the nation guard with some performance; on the other hand, rifle drill team is a team …
Ask DrillMaster- Competing in Rounds
Question: I was watching YouTube and I noticed some people competed in two different rounds at the same competition, but my question is that would a competitor be able to use one sequence for one round and use a whole other sequence for the other round? Or do they have to have the same sequence? Answer: Thanks for the question! …
What are the JROTC Standards for Earning a Color Guard Shoulder Cord?
That is up to your unit. As with many JROTC awards and devices that students are eligible to wear on their uniform. That is why some JROTC cadets look like they can hardly hold up their uniform since it is so weighted down by awards while others wear just a few awards. It all depends on what the JROTC instructors …