Drill Foot Drill

Foot Drill

Foot Drill is an essential part of the military training regimen of today's armed forces. "Foot Drill" or "Drill" stems from time since antiquity when soldiers used to march into battle, where they would be expected to gather in a formation, and react to words of command from their commanders once the battle commenced. Much of the drill done today is either ceremonial, or implemented as a core part of training in the Armed Forces. Military discipline is enhanced by drill, as it requires instant obedience to commands.

The Aim and Purpose of DrillThe aim of drill is to produce a cadet who is alert and obedient and to provide the basis of teamwork. The main purpose of formal parade ground drill is to enable bodies of cadets to be moved easily and quickly from point to point in an orderly manner. Drill may also be used to provide a military show or spectacle.
1 Introductory Words of Command
2 Rates and Lengths of Marching
3 Getting on Parade
4 Sizing
5 Dressing in Three Ranks
6 About Turn in Quick Time
7 Turnings on the March
8 Changing Step
9 Quick March to Slow March
10 Slow March to Quick March

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