We often overlook the fundamental aspects and fail to implement D&C effectively in our training programs.
Understanding the History and Current Problems with Military Drill
Continuing my series on drill and ceremonies, this is the fifth installment. Links to the previous: This is not a rant about how “in my day” the Air Force (at least) was better, stronger, etc. Even though that statement might have a tiny bit of truth, this part of this series is about identifying today’s troubles, and then the next …
Understanding the Arguments Against Military Drill
Those who disagree with this article series will scoff, dismiss, and immediately jump on the logical fallacy ship and probably won’t even know they are doing it. Here are some arguments against the modern warfighter performing D&C today.
Understanding the Benefits of Military Drill
The tangible and intangible benefits of drill and ceremonies (D&C) are numerous. I will use a couple of them to make my point about how we are generally failing to use drill and ceremonies for its intended purpose and thus unable to completely reap the benefits.
Understanding the Purpose of Military Drill
The primary objective of military drill is to efficiently move a group of individuals from one location to another. But there is much more.
Understanding the Definition and Types of Military Drill
Military drill encompasses a variety of movements and formations performed by members of the military, cadets, and others, either with or without equipment (rifles, flags, guidon). There are distinct forms of drill, each serving specific purposes and contributing to the overall discipline and efficiency of military personnel.
A DrillMaster Study of Arm Swing
For American Regulation Drill, we must follow the standards that is outlined in TC 3-21.5, MCO 5060.20, and AFPAM 34-1203. Arm swing has changed slightly since the early days of our armed forces. Let’s take a close look and see how we actually swing our arms the same way, no matter the service.
A DrillMaster Study of The Cupped Hand
The US military did not consider the hands until the early 1900s and at that time the description has an open hand curved inward. Below, you can see the development of the cupped hand from the earliest writings to the fully cupped hands of today.
Proper Technique For the Platoon Commander
Here is the situation: The regulation drill sequence for a platoon. The commander, three steps away from and centered on the platoon in Line Formation, gives the following commands: Command The Commander Left Step Right Step Left Face Stands Fast Right Step Marches Backward at Half Step About Face Stands Fast Forward March Steps off with a Face-In-March to the …
A DrillMaster Study on Present Arms with a Rifle
You really need to read this to better understand the techniques required for Present. The service rifle changes over time to whatever the Army and Marine Corps decide to use as the primary weapon for the majority of Soldiers and Marines. For many years that has been the M16 and now the M4 is making its way into each service. For this study we will look at each current platform to include the M1 Garand, M14, and M1903 tracking the history of each, if necessary.
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