Here are some related questions I’ve received: What are some honor guard commands? What are some commands for an innovative drill routine? What are some exhibition drill (fancy drill, etc.- XD) commands? Honor Guard Honor guard commands are for honor guard units. If you need honor guard-type commands (firing party, pall bearers, casket watch, colors, etc.), it would be a …
How to Run an Honor Guard Practice
I’ve been asked this and similar questions before and I’d like to give you my best practices from my years working with honor guard units around the world. How to Practice If you have weekly or monthly practice for a couple of hours, make sure that the whole team is grounded and completely standardized in the basics: Standing Manual (everything …
Missing in America Project
Their Mission: The purpose of the MIA Project is to locate, identify and inter the unclaimed cremated remains of American veterans through the joint efforts of private, state and federal organizations. To provide honor and respect to those who have served this country by securing a final resting place for these forgotten heroes. Click here for more. Here are some …
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 …
Dispelling Tomb Guard “Facts”
DrillMaster sets the record straight on the Tomb of the Unknowns and the Sentinels who guard it.
Installation Honor Guard Programs
You will never see an individual who does not meet the height requirement on a service drill team (there are so few exceptions, it’s not worth going into detail). Also, you will never see an officer on a service honor guard color team or as a member of the service’s drill team. The only way an officer is part of …
How to Join a Service Honor Guard/Drill Team
FYI: Service honor guards are made up of all kinds of different members from all kinds of different military specialties. While the honor guard may have a specialty code (MOS/AFSC), the member’s “real” job is what that Soldier, Marine, Sailor, Airman or Coastie will eventually go back to, unless he/she decides to retrain. If the individual went directly from …
What’s Wrong With These Pictures?
What could be wrong with the following pictures? The flags (hung back-to-back) above are each facing the right way (canton in the upper left) as you view it from either direction. Is this necessary? No, not at all, but someone took the time and cared enough to make sure that everyone, whether flying in or flying out of Melbourne, FL …
How to Adjust During a Performance
The human eye will notice whatever is moving or, if many objects are moving, will notice moving the fastest and then, within about 5 to 10 seconds, look away. If you are on an honor guard or drill team, you know that your movements are scrutinized constantly, especially in competition. You’ve practiced your movements over and over and yet, you …
Pieces Parts: M1, M1903 and M14 Drill Rifle, DrillAmerica, Daisy Drill Rifle parts
Pieces Parts: M1, M1903 and M14 Drill Rifle, DrillAmerica, Daisy Drill Rifle parts This is Drill Life: rifles break or lose a screw. Where does a Driller go to find parts for his/her rifle? Need a butt plate for your M1? An upper band with a bayonet lug for your Daisy Drill Rifle? Look no further! If you have a …