AP818
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RAF DRILL
AND CEREMONIAL
128(Barrow)Squadron ATC
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CHAPTER LIST
Part 1 -Drill
AMENDMENT LIST RCORD
Amended - RED Pending - BLUE
Chapter
No
Title Subject Matter
1 Principles Sequence of commands
2 Foot Drill At The Halt
Lesson plan with timings
3 Foot Drill In Quick Time
Lesson plan with timings
4 Foot Drill In Slow Time
Lesson plan with timings
5 Colour/Standard Drill
Lesson plan with timings
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PART 1 CHAPTER 1
PRINCIPLES
SEQUENCE OF INSTRUCTION
The following sequence is to be used:
a. Form the squad
b. Explanation
c. Demonstration
d. Questions
e. Practice, which should be collective, then individual
and collective again.
THE WORDS OF COMMAND
All words of command should be clear and powerful since the
way in which they are given affects the reaction that they
inspire. The words of command is divided into three parts:
a. Introductory This tells the squad what movement they
are about to carry out i.e."INTO LINE"
b. Cautionary The drawn out and loud reminder to squad
i.e."RIGHT"
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c. Executive The high pitched sharp command i.e."TURN"
INTRODUCTORY CAUTIONARY EXECUTIVE
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TIMUNGS
Drill instructors should know the rates of marching and the
lengths of paces.
RATES OF MARCHING
a. Rates of marching
Quick time (116 paces to the minute)
Slow time (65 paces to the minute)
b. Lengths of paces
Quick and slow time = 75cm
Stepping out = 83cm
Side pace = 30cm
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PART 1 CHAPTER 2
FOOT DRILL AT THE HALT
LESSON 1 - THE STAND EASY
Lesson time = 10 mins
Dress = Clean Working Dress
The instructor is to give a complete demonstration while
giving the words of command:
STAND EASY Timing: ONE
The squad will practice Collectively - Individually -
Collectively
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LESSON 2 - THE STAND AT EASE
Lesson time = 10 mins
Dress = Clean working dress
The instructor is to give a complete demonstration while
giving the words of command:
STAND AT EASE Timing: ONE
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The squad will practice Collectively - Individually -
Collectively
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LESSON 3 - ATTENTION
Lesson time = 10 mins
Dress = Clean working dress PTO
The instructor is to give a complete demonstration while
giving the words of command:
SQUAD/FLIGHT SHUN Timings: ONE
The squad will practice Collectively - Individually -
Collectively
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LESSON 4/5 -LEFT/RIGHT TURN AT THE HALT (lesson for both left
and right turn)
Lesson time = 10 mins
Dress = Clean working dress
The instructor is to give a complete demonstration while
giving the words of command:
LEFT/RIGHT TURN Timing: ONE LEFT-RIGHT/ONE
The squad will practice Collectively - Individually -
Collectively
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LESSON 6 -THE ABOUT TURN AT THE HALT
Lesson time = 20 mins
Dress = Clean working dress
Revise = Lesson 1,2,3,4,5.
The instructor is to give a complete demonstration while
giving the words of command:
ABOUT TURN Timing: ONE LEFT-RIGHT/ONE
The squad will practice Collectively - Individually -
Collectively
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LESSON 7/8 - LEFT/RIGHT INCLINE AT THE HALT (lesson for both
left and right incline)
Lesson time = 10 mins
Dress = Clean working dress
The instructor is to give a complete demonstration while
giving the words of command:
LEFT IN-CLINE Timing: ONE LEFT-RIGHT/ONE
The squad will practice Collectively - Individually -
Collectively
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LESSON 9 - TO THE FRONT SALUTE
Lesson time = 10 mins
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Dress = Clean working dress
The instructor is to give a complete demonstration while
giving the words of command:
SALUTING TO THE FRONT, TO THE FRONT SALUTE
Timing: UP TWO-THREE/DOWN
The squad will practice Collectively - Individually -
Collectively
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LESSON 10/11 - LEFT/RIGHT SALUTE AT THE HALT (Lesson for both
left and right salute)
Lesson time = 10 mins
Dress = Clean working dress PTO
The instructor is to give a complete demonstration while
giving the words of command:
SALUTING TO THE LEFT/RIGHT TO THE LEFT/RIGHT SALUTE
Timing: UP TWO-THREE-FOUR-FIVE/DOWN
The squad will practice Collectively - Individually -
Collectively
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LESSON 12 - FALL OUT / DISMISS AT THE HALT
Lesson time = 10 mins
Dress = Clean Working dress
Revise = Lesson 6,7,8,9,10,11
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The instructor is to give a complete demonstration while
giving the words of command:
FALL OUT Timing: ONE LEFT-RIGHT/ONE LEFT-RIGHT-LEFT-
RIGHT
The squad will practice Collectively - Individually -
Collectively
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LESSON 13 - AN OFFICER ON PARADE DISMISSED
Lesson time = 10 mins
Dress = Clean working dress
The instructor is to give a complete demonstration while
giving the words of command:
AN OFFICER ON PARADE DISMISSED
Timing: ONE LEFT-RGHT/ONE LEFT-RIGHT/UP TWO-THREE/
DOWN LEFT-RIGHT-LEFT-RIGHT
The squad will practice Collectively - Individually -
Collectively
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LESSON 14 - RIGHT DRESS AND EYES FRONT
Lesson time = 10 miins
Dress = Clean working dress
The instructor is to give a complete demonstration while
giving the words of command:
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RIGHT DRESS Timing: UP-LEFT-RIGHT-DRESSING
EYES FRONT Timing: ONE
The squad will practice Collectively - Individually -
Collectively
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LESSON 15 - OPEN/CLOSE ORDER MARCH
Lesson time = 10 mins
Dress = Clean working dress
The instructor is to give a complete demonstration while
giving the words of command:
OPEN/CLOSE ORDER MARCH Timing: ONE ONE TWO(halt)
NOTE: Always move forward or rearwards on left foot
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LESSON 16 - PACES FORWARD/REARWARD
Lesson time = 10 mins
Dress = Clean working dress
The instructor is to give a complete demonstration while
giving the words of command:
...PACES FORWARD/REARWARD MARCH
Timing: ONE ONE TWO(halt)
The squad will practice Collectively - Individually -
Collectively
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LESSON 17 - PAECES SIDEWAYS
Lesson time = 10 mins
Dress = Clean working dress
The instructor is to give a complete demonstration while
giving the words of command:
...PACES LEFT/RGHT CLOSE MARCH Timing: N/A
The squad will practice Collectively - Individually -
Collectively
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LESSON 18 - THE FORMATION OF A SQUAD/FLIGHT
Lesson time = One 15 minute period
Dress = Clean working dress
The instructor is to give a complete explanation of the
movement:
RIGHT MARKER 1. On the RIGHT of RIGHT MARKER the
squad
braces
2. The marker marches 15 paces forward, halting on the 15th
pace.
3.The marker stands at EASE
GET ON PARADE 1. The marker in position and squad come
to attention
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2. The squad observe a pause and marc h forward and for 3
ranks
3. After observing another pause all files with the exemption
of the right file are to turn their head to the right. The front
rank are to right dress.
4. Each file to observe another pause take up dressings in
short steps
5. Shoulders kept square
6. When leading person of right file is satisfied with the squad
they are to turn head and eyes to the front.
7. On this movement all personnel is succession by files from
left to right (perspective of instructor)
8. In succession of file each file to stand at ease from left to
right.
Squad are to practice collectively.
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LESSON 19 - SIZING OF A SQUAD/FLIGHT
Lesson time = One 30 minute period
Dress = Clean working dress
Revise = Lesson 18
USE TALLEST PERSON IN SQUAD AS RIGHT MARKER
TALLEST ON THE RIGHT SHORTEST ON THE LEFT IN A SINGLE
RANK SIZE
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1. Personnel with exception f the marker are too RIGHT
INCLINE break ranks and fall in on the left of the marker in a
single rank. according to size and dress off without intervals.
SQUAD NUMBER
1. Al personnel except the marker are to turn head and eyes
smartly to the right, At the same time the right marker is to
start numbering by calling out ONE.
2. This is to be followed immediately by the person on the
left of the marker by turning head and eyes to the front and
calling out TWO
3. and so non until all personnel are numbered.
ODD NUMBERS TWO PACES FORWARDS MARCH
Odd numbers move two paces forwards even numbers stand
fast
NUMBER 1 STAND FAST RANKS RIGHT AND LEFT TURN
Marker stand fast front rank turn RIGHT rear rank turn LEFT .
FORM SQUAD QUICK MARCH
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PART 1 CHAPTER 3
FOOT DRILL
IN QUICK TIME
LESSON 1 - THE QUICK MARCH
Lesson time = One 20 minute period
Dress = Clean working dress
The instructor is to give a complete demonstration while
giving the words of command:
QUICK MARCH Timing: LEFT-RIGHT-LEFT-RIGHT (116 Paces
per minute)
ONE PACE IS TO BE 75cm
The squad will practice Collectively - Individually -
Collectively
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LESSON 2 - HALT FROM QUICK MARCH
Lesson time = 10 mins
Dress = Clean working dress
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The instructor is to give a complete demonstration while
giving the words of command:
SQUAD/FLIGHT HALT Timing: ONE ONE TWO
Given on the LEFT FOOT
The squad will practice Collectively - Individually -
Collectively
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LESSON 3 - THE RIGHT TURN IN THE MARCH
Lesson time = 15 mins
Dress = Clean working dress
The instructor is to give a complete demonstration while
giving the words of command:
TURN TO THE RIGHT, RIGHT TURN Timing: CHECK TURN
FORWARD
Given on the LEFT FOOT
The squad will practice Collectively - Individually -
Collectively
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LESSON 4 - THE LEFT TURN ON THE MARCH
Lesson time = 15 mins
Dress = Clean working dress
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The instructor is to give a complete demonstration while
giving the words of command:
TURN TO THE LEFT, LEFT TURN Timing: CHECK TURN
FORWARD
Given on the RIGHT FOOT
The squad will practice Collectively - Individually -
Collectively
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LESSON 5 - THE ABOUT TURN ON THE MARCH
Lesson time = 15 mins
Dress = Clean working dres
The instructor is to give a complete demonstration while
giving the words of command:
ABOUT TURN Timing: CHECK LEFT RIGHT LEFT FORWARD
Given on the LEFT FOOT
The squad will practice Collectively - Individually -
Collectively
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LESSON 6 - AN OFFICER PASSING YOUR FRONT SALUTE
Lesson time = 10 mins
Dress = Clean working dress
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The instructor is to give a complete demonstration while
giving the words of command:
AN OFFICER PASSING YOUR FRONT TO TE FRONT SALUTE
Timing: CHECK/UP-TWO-THREE-FOUR-FIVE/DOWN SWING
Given on the LEFT FOOT
The squad will practice Collectively - Individually -
Collectively
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SALUTE
Lesson time = 10 mins
Dress = Clean working dress
The instructor is to give a complete demonstration while
giving the words of command:
AN OFFICER TO YOUR LEFT/RIGHT TO THE LEFT/RIGHT
SALUTE Timing: CHECK /UP-TWO-THREE-FOUR-FIVE/
DOWN
Both given on the LEFT FOOT
The squad will practice Collectively - Individually -
Collectively
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LESSON 8 - TO THE FRONT SALUTE
Lesson time = 20 mins
Dress = Clean working dress
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The instructor is to give a complete demonstration while
giving the words of command:
TO THE FRONT SALUTE Timing: ONE ONE TWO(halt) LEFT-
RIGHT/UP-TWO-THREE/DOWN-TWO-THREE-FOUR-FIVE/UP-
TWO-THREE/DOWNLEFT-RIGHT/ONE-LEFT-RIGHT-TWO-LEFT-
RIGHT-AWAY
MAY NEED TO BE SPLIT INTO FOUR PARTS
The squad will practice Collectively - Individually -
Collectively
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LESSON 9 - COMPLIMENTS ON THE MARCH
Lesson time: 10 mins
Dress = Clean working dress
The instructor is to give a complete demonstration while
giving the words of command:
EYES LEFT/RIGHT Timing: CHECK TURN
EYES FRONT Timing: CHECK TURN
The squad will practice Collectively - Individually -
Collectively
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LESSON 10 - MARK TIME
Lesson time = 10 mins
Dress = Clean working dress
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Both are given on the LEFT
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The instructor is to give a complete demonstration while
giving the words of command:
MARK TIME Timing: CHECK LEFT RIGHT LEFT
Given on the LFT FOOT
HALT IN MARK TIME
HALT Timing: ONE
Given on the LEFT FOOT
The squad will practice Collectively - Individually -
Collectively
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LESSON 11 - CHANGE STEP IN MARK TIME
Lesson time = 10 mins
Dress = Clean working dress
Revise = Lesson 10
The instructor is to give a complete demonstration while
giving the words of command:
CHANGE STEP Timing: LEFT LEFT RIGHT
Given on the RIGHT FOOT
The squad will practice Collectively - Individually -
Collectively
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LESSON 12 - FORWARD FROM MARK TIME
Lesson time = 10 mins
Dress = Clean working dress
The instructor is to give a complete demonstration while
giving the words of command:
FORWARD Timing: CHECK FORWARD
Given on the LEFT FOOT
The squad will practice Collectively - Individually -
Collectively
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LESSON 13 - CHANGE STEP IN QUICK TIME
Lesson time = 10 mins
Dress = Clean working dress
The instructor is to give a complete demonstration while
giving the words of command:
CHANGE STEP Timing: LEFT RIGHT LEFT
Given on the RIGHT FOOT
Once left foot hits ground after command given right foot
comes ni to meet heel of left foot.
The squad will practice Collectively - Individually -
Collectively
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PART 1 CHAPTER 4
FOOT DRILL
IN SLOW TIME
LESSON 1 - THE SLOW MARCH
Lesson time = 20 mins
Dress = Clean working dress
The instructor is to give a complete demonstration while
giving the words of command:
SLOW MARCH Timing: LEFT RIGHT LEFT RIGHT(65 paces
per minute)
Toes are to be pointed towards ground feet at the angle when
stood to attention.
The squad will practice Collectively - Individually -
Collectively
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LESSON 2 - HALT FROM SLOW MARCH
Lesson time = 10 mins
Dress = Clean working dress
The instructor is to give a complete demonstration while
giving the words of command:
HALT Timing: ONE TWO
Given on the LEFT FOOT
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The squad will practice Collectively - Individually -
Collectively
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