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Introduction to Drill Objective AFMAN 36-2203, pg 6-11 (1.1-1.6). Identify the importance of Drill Describe basic drill terms. Why Drill?. Precision Concentrate Attention to detail Give & receive instructions Instill discipline (evident in all you do) Teamwork Pride Esprit de corps
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Introduction to Drill ObjectiveAFMAN 36-2203, pg 6-11 (1.1-1.6) Identify the importance of Drill Describe basic drill terms
Why Drill? • Precision • Concentrate • Attention to detail • Give & receive instructions • Instill discipline (evident in all you do) • Teamwork • Pride • Esprit de corps • Look & feel sharp
Regulations • AFMAN 36-2203 • Army Field Manual 3-21.5 Drill & Ceremonies • Interservice Cross-Index Drill
Alignment of flight: DCID • Dress-side to side • Cover-directly behind person in front • Interval-space between side to side • Arms length • Close interval=4” • Distance-40” from chest to back of individual in front of you
Introduction to Drill and Ceremonies Rank single line of persons placed side by side File Single column of persons placed one behind the other
Drill Terms • Drill – consists of certain movements by which the flight or squadron is moved in an orderly manner from one formation to another or from one place to another. (p. 6) • Ceremonies - special, formal, group activities conducted by the Armed Forces to honor distinguished persons or recognize special events. (p. 7) • Element - the basic formation; • smallest drill unit comprised of at least 3, but usually 8 to 12 individuals, one of whom is designated the element leader. (p. 8) • Cover - individuals aligning themselves directly behind the person to their immediate front while maintaining proper distance. (p. 8) • Center - the middle point of a formation. On an odd-numbered front, the center is the center person or element. On an even-numbered front, the center is the right center person or element. (p. 8)