drill team training

Service Drill Teams Attend Annual Training Camps

Each year around the end of February and the beginning of March, each of the service drill teams (Army, Marines,…

6 years ago

Eight Things Every Driller Needs

Drill Team Training Alice Cooper sang, "School's Out For Summer!" back when I was growing up and it is still…

7 years ago

What does the Drill Team Commander do?

What does the Drill Team Commander do? Excellent question! Here is the answer: Regulation Drill Feeling a little Canadian? The…

7 years ago

Breath Control

Does a Driller need to control his/her breath while performing? Yes, breath control is a skill every serious Driller should…

7 years ago

The “Silver Brass” of the Silent Drill Platoon

In the late 1970’s, the number one rifle inspector with the Marine Corps Silent Drill platoon passed on his brass,…

7 years ago

Making Things More “Ceremonialer”

"Ceremonialer" is the term I created as I've watched members of the military, first responders (many who are veterans), and…

7 years ago

Tuck Your Gloves! But, In Your Epaulet?

Some may find this innocuous, but (first responder) ceremonial guardsmen need to maintain a professional image when in uniform before, during…

8 years ago

Firefighter Uniform for the Funeral Procession

I constantly receive questions on here my website and on my social media accounts. I also belong to a couple…

8 years ago

The Obstacles of a Parade

When I was in AFJROTC ('79-'83), we didn't have scoopers right behind horse entries in a parade. They were the…

8 years ago

Firing Party: Stop Taking Aim!

A Firing Party fires a ceremonial Three-Volley salute using modern or traditional rifles (military), shotguns, or pistols (law enforcement). It…

9 years ago

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