LEARN TO LEAD CIVIL AIR PATROL CADET PROGRAMS CADET DRILL GUIDE October 2014 edition Why Cadets Drill 1 CAP Drill Training Sequence 5 The Demo-Perf Method 9 Formations 11 Fall In & Fall Out 16 Attention 18 20 LEARN TO LEAD Rests Cadet Drill Guide Facings 22 October 2014 Salutes 25 Eyes Right 29 Dress Right & Cover 30 Front & Center & Return to Ranks 34 Forwards & Cadence Count & Halt 36 Flanks & To the Rear 39 Right & Left Steps 41 Open & Close Ranks 43 Change Step 46 Columns 47 Columns of Files 52 Close & Extend 54 Marching Jodies 58 Cadet Uniform Inspection Scorecard 60 WHY CADETS DRILL Why has drill and ceremonies been a vital part of cadet life since 1942? Drill is more than an orderly way of moving a group of people from point A to point B, although it is that. CAP cadets learn drill for the same reasons that soldiers, sailors, airmen, and marines do. Drill is a time-tested lab - oratory for developing leadership skill. 1 2 DRILL HELPS THE INDIVIDUAL J You stand taller because of drill. J You develop a sense of pride about your - self and that pride translates into success in other areas of your life. J You begin to appreciate attention to detail and see how small things make a big difference. J You build self-discipline when you stand at perfect attention, motionless, gut in and chest out, silently focused on a single point on the distant horizon. J You gain self-confidence. You learn to come out of your shell when placed in front of a formation and made to call commands. J You carry yourself with that special quality called military bearing. People in everyday life begin to see you differently. Your bearing sets you apart from ordinary youth. DRILL BUILDS THE TEAM J The group members learn to adapt their movements to match those of the team. J The group visibly comes together as a single, cohesive unit, as everyone marches in step and executes commands with precision. J The group follows a single commander. When there is no doubt as to who the leader is, the team members operate as one and pursue the same goals. J The group succeeds when each of its members performs as a team. The team members learn they are only as strong as their weakest link. DRILL DEVELOPS LEADERS J Leaders learn to make decisions and think on their feet when calling commands. Drill instills the value of decisiveness. J Leaders learn the importance of issuing clear instructions to the team. 3 4 J Leaders learn that teamwork is possible only if they first motivate the group members to excel. J Leaders learn to value their place in the chain of command. They see the chain in action at formations. J Leaders learn about the building blocks of leadership in the Cadet Program. They see airmen following orders, NCOs leading small teams, and officers leading multiple teams. TEACHING TIP : A good 5 minute exercise for cadets – new and experienced alike – is to ask them to identify the benefits of drill and make a running list on the board. The Right Amount of Drill For many reasons then, drill is good 15 min for cadets. But the Cadet Program should be so much more than drill. About 15 minutes of drill per weekly meeting is about right. However, units may devote more time to drill if drill team, color guard, or honor guard becomes a special project. Drill Training Sequence at a glance When learning drill, start with the basic movements and then tackle the advanced. These tables show which move - ments are associated with the Learn to Lead chapters. Cadets will need to become proficient in the movements that correspond to their achievement and chapter. Chapter 1 In-Place Movements Flight, ATTENTION Present, ARMS & Parade, REST; Order, ARMS AT EASE & REST Eyes, RIGHT & Ready, Left (Right), FACE FRONT @ the halt About, FACE FALL IN & FALL OUT Hand, SALUTE Dress Right, DRESS & Ready, FRONT Chapter 2 Forward & Flanks Count Cadence, Left (Right) Flank, COUNT MARCH Mark Time, MARCH To the Rear, MARCH Flight, HALT Left (Right) Step, Forward, MARCH MARCH & Flight, HALT Double Time, MARCH Open Ranks, MARCH; & Quick Time, Ready, FRONT & MARCH Close Ranks, MARCH 5 6 Chapter 3 Columns & Columns of Files Change Step, MARCH Column of Files Eyes, RIGHT & Ready, Column of Files, FRONT (on the march) Column Right (Left) INCLINE TO THE LEFT Close, MARCH & (RIGHT) & Extend, MARCH Route Step, MARCH (at the halt & on the march) Column Left (Right), At Close Interval, MARCH Dress Right, DRESS & Forward, MARCH & Ready, FRONT Wright Brothers Award Cumulative Review Chapter 4 Columns & Columns of Files Preparatory commands Command the element & commands of to dress right and execution check its alignment Characteristics of the Command the element command voice to perform facing Command the element movements to fall in Command the element to perform flanks & march to the rear Chapter 5 Drill of the Flight Command the flight the rear to fall in Command the flight Command the flight to perform right to dress right & (left) steps check its alignment Command the flight Command the flight to close & extend, to open & close at the halt & on the march ranks Command the flight Command the flight to change step & to perform facings count cadence & other in-place Command the flight movements to form a single file Command the flight or multiple files to perform flanks, columns, & march to Chapter 6 Squadron Formations Form the squadron Inspect the squadron in line Dismiss the squadron Align the squadron 7 8 Chapter 7 Group Formations Form the group in Reveille & retreat line ceremonies Dismiss the group CAP change of Raise & lower the command ceremony flag Chapter 8 Wing Formations Wing formation & review Two Types of Commands Most commands consist of two parts. The preparatory command explains what the move - ment will be. The command of execution explains when the movement will be carried out. PREPARATORY COMMAND COMMAND OF EXECUTION Right Flank, MARCH To the Rear, MARCH Open Ranks, MARCH (NA) AT EASE (NA) FALL OUT Demo-Perf Training Method When teaching someone how to perform a task (how to drill, how to use a compass, how to preflight an airplane, etc.) the demonstration- performance method can be your best training tool. One of the strengths of this training method is that you and the cadet/student get immediate feedback. You can see if the cadet knows how to perform the task and the cadet builds confidence if you’re there to tell them whether they are doing it right or not. What follows on the next page is an example of how the “demo-perf” works, as applied to drill. TELL SHOW DO REVIEW 9 10 The Demo-Perf TELL State the name of the movement and explain its purpose. SHOW Perfectly demonstrate how the move - ment is performed at a normal cadence, twice. Also break the movement into segments, showing how it’s performed, one step at a time. Mention any special rules or standards. DO Have cadets try executing the move - ment on their own, and then as a group, by the numbers. Allow cadets to ask questions. EXAMPLE : BY THE NUMBERS, Right, FACE On “FACE,” cadets execute count one and freeze. Flight lead - ers check cadets and fix any problems. On, “Ready, TWO,” cadets complete the facing. Flight leaders give feedback. REVIEW Closely watch the cadets do the move - ment as a group without the numbers and at normal cadence. Give each cadet feedback. When every cadet is ready, move on to the next topic. Legend of Drill Symbols Cadet Guidon Bearer Flight Commander Element Leader Flight Sergeant Squadron Guide First Sergeant Commander Flight in Line Formation as it is being formed by the Flight Sergeant 3 paces Flight in Line Formation after receiving the Flight Sergeant’s report 6 paces 11 12 Flight in Column Formation Column is the normal formation for marching. If the flight is not part of a larger formation, the flight commander typically marches to the side. If part of a squadron-level formation, the flight commander is positioned above the first file. Squadron in Line Formation after receiving the First Sergeant’s report Line is the normal formation for ceremonies and inspections 12 paces 1 3 6 paces 3 paces Squadron in Line Formation as it is being formed by the First Sergeant 1 4 9 paces 3 paces Inspection of the Squadron 3 paces Accepting the Inspecting Officer 3 paces While Inspecting Each Cadet While Moving From Cadet to Cadet 15 16 FALL IN J On FALL IN, the guide takes a position facing the flight sergeant such that the first element will fall in centered on and three paces from him or her. J Once halted at the position of attention, the guide performs an automatic dress right dress. and ready front. Once positioned, the guide does not move. J The first element leader falls in directly to the left of the guide and executes an automatic dress right dress. J The second, third, and fourth element leaders fall in behind the first element leader, execute an automatic dress right dress, visually establish a 40-inch distance, and align themselves directly behind the individual in front of them. J The remaining cadets fall into any open posi - tion and execute an automatic dress right dress. See also “Dress Right, DRESS” on page 30 FALL OUT J On the command FALL OUT, individuals may relax in a standing position or break ranks. J All individuals remain in the immediate area J No specific method of dispersal is required J Moderate speech is permitted.