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Commands and the Command Voice

Commands and the Command Voice. Lesson Objective Identify the types of commands used during the basic military drill movements. Identify the qualities of the command voice. Define cadence. Commands and the Command Voice. Types of Commands Drill Commands “Oral Order” Flight, Halt

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Commands and the Command Voice

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  1. Commands and the Command Voice • Lesson Objective • Identify the types of commands used during the basic military drill movements. • Identify the qualities of the command voice. • Define cadence.

  2. Commands and the Command Voice Types of Commands • Drill Commands “Oral Order” • Flight, Halt • Fall In (preparatory and execution are combined) • Supplementary Commands (one unit of the element executes movement different from the other units or execute at different time) • Continue the March • Stand Fast • Informational Commands (no preparatory/execution command) • Prepare for inspection • Dismiss the squadron

  3. General Rules for Commands • Leader in position of attention • Military bearing • Marching-leader must be in step • CC faces troops when giving commands • Sq CC gives command AS YOU WERE to revoke a preparatory command. Note: individuals execute the movement to the best of their ability. • Commands given as the heel of foot strikes ground • CC giving supplementary command—supplementary CC gives command over right shoulder • Element leaders • Sq CC & Flt CC

  4. Voice Characteristics • Loudness-volume sufficient to reach every individual • Projection-ability to reach distance w/o undue strain • Distinctiveness-clear enunciation • Inflection-Change in pitch • Snap-demand immediate response-confidence & decisiveness

  5. Commands and the Command Voice • Diaphragm Exercise

  6. Commands and the Command Voice • Commands Portrayed Graphically

  7. Cadence • Cadence is the measure or beat of movement • Counting Cadence used when trainees get out of step or leader can halt flight/element • Count Cadence, COUNT • All cadet will count One Two Three Four; One Two Three Four • Mass Commands • Instructor: AT YOUR COMMAND, Call the flight to Attention, COMMAND. • Mass: Flight, ATTENTION • Instructor: Have the Flight Stand at Parade Rest, COMMAND • Mass: Parade, REST • Instructor: March the flight Forward, COMMAND • Mass: Forward, MARCH • Instructor: Halt the Flight, COMMAND • Mass: Flight, HALT

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