Core 3 – C5S2 – Introduction to Drill

Purpose

This lesson reviews the purposes of drill, the roles of leaders and followers, and the different types of commands, positions, and movements associated with drill.

1.State the five purposes of close order drill.

2.Describe the responsibilities of both followers and leaders in drill.

3.Define preparatory commands, commands of execution, and supplementary commands.

4.Describe the basic rules of giving commands.

5.Describe the role of voice control, distinctiveness, and inflection in giving effective commands.

6.Describe positions of attention, positions of rest, and the movements of facing and the hand salute.

CPS Key Word Questions (1-3)

Preparatory Command

Command of Execution

Supplementary Command

____________________– states the movement that the leader wants subordinates to perform and mentally prepares them for its execution.

____________________– signals when subordinates are to execute the movement.

________________ ___ – used to ensure

proper understanding and execution of a movement.

CPS Lesson Questions (1-2)

How confident are you in your ability to perform drill?

A. Very confident – I do well at mental and physical activities that require discipline and precision.

B. Confident – I think I will be able to perform drill without too much difficulty.

C. Unsure – I am not sure how well I will perform.D. Nervous – I think I will need support and practice to

perform drill successfully.

They key to effective drill is that you learn to react to _________ instead of __________.

A. thoughts / emotionsB. emotions / commandsC. commands / thoughts

Is it harder for you to GIVE or RECEIVE commands?

List 2-3 reasons why.

(Use CPS “Pick a Student” for this question.)

The five purposes of close order drill are:

Provide simple formations from which various _______ formations can readily be assumed Move units from one place to another in a

standard and orderly manner

Provide the troops an opportunity to handle individual ________

combat

weapons

The five purposes of close order drill are:

Instill discipline through precision and automatic response to orders

Increase a leader’s __________ through the exercise of command by giving proper commands and drilling troops

confidence

Follower Leader

Strong obedience

Good appearance

Willingness to contribute to the unit’s mission

Team spirit

Selfless service

Setting a good example

Knowing your job

Being concerned about the welfare of your followers

Show your obedience to your leaders

Willingness to contribute to the unit’s mission

The preparatory command

The command of execution

Most drills have two parts

Neither part is a command by itself.

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The preparatory command states the _________ that the leader wants subordinates to perform.

The command of execution signals _____ subordinates are to execute the movement.

movement when

“Forward, march.”

The preparatory command states the _________ that the leader wants subordinates to perform.

The command of execution signals _____ subordinates are to execute the movement.

movement when

“Ready, aim, fire.”

The preparatory command

The command of execution

Some commands require the use of a _____________________ to reinforce other commands and to ensure proper understanding and execution of a movement.

supplementary command

Use these rules to help you when giving commands

Give all commands from the position of attention.

While at the ____, face the unit when giving commands.

For marching commands, move simultaneously with the unit to maintain correct position.

halt

Use these rules to help you when giving commands

When marching, give commands in the direction of the troops.

Subordinate leaders normally give supplementary commands over their ____ shoulder.

right

Other rules can be found in your student textbook.

CPS Lesson Question (3-4)

Both followers and leaders should do which of the following?

A. Demonstrate the initiative of a followerB. Show obedience to their leadersC. Contribute to the success of the missionD. All of the above

In the command, “ready, aim, fire” which words are preparatory commands?

A. readyB. aimC. fireD. A and BE. A, B, and C

Correct commands have three important elements:

1. Tone

Voice Control: Loudness is the key factor in tone control.

Distinctiveness: Correct use of the tongue, lips and teeth to form the sounds of a word

Inflection: The rise and fall in pitch and the tone changes of the voice

Correct commands have three important elements:

2. Cadence Cadence is the

rhythmic flow of words.

_______ between the words signal when to expect the command of execution.

Intervals

Intervals

Position of Attention

You assume the position of attention on the command “fall in” or “squad’ (platoon, etc.), attention.”

Positions of Rest

Parade Rest

Stand at Ease

__________ – A drill leader can only give the command for this rest position from the position of attention.

___________ - On the command of execution “ease,” execute parade rest, but turn your _____________ directly toward the formation leader.

head and eyes

Positions of Rest

At Ease

Rest

______ – On this command, you may move, but remain standing and silent with your right foot in place.

____ - On this command, you may move and talk unless otherwise directed, but remain standing with your right foot in place.

CPS Lesson Question (5)

True or False:Inflection is the uniform and rhythmic flow of words.

A. TrueB. False

Cadence is the uniform and rhythmic flow of words.

Facing

Facing, left or right, is a two-count movement.

The command is “left, face” or “right, face.”

Facing

Facing to the rear is also a two-count movement.

The command is “about, face.”

The Hand Salute

The hand salute is a one-count movement. The command is “present, arms.”

When reporting to an individual, turn your head and eyes toward the person and salute at the same time.

CPS Lesson Question (6)

Facing to the rear is a ___-count movement.

A. oneB. twoC. three

List 2-3 things that you learned in this lesson about drill that you did not already know.

(Use CPS “Pick a Student” for this question.)

Images in this lesson were taken from:

Microsoft© Clip Art GalleryMarine Corps Combat CameraMCJROTC Student Text