Drill Terminology
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gmcrulz on October 30, 2011
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LE I, SILVER Guardian Unarmed Drill Team
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Distance | The distance between individuals in formation is 40 inches as formations measured from their chests to the backs of individuals directly in front of them. |
| Element | The smallest drill unit comprised of at least 3 but usually 8 to 12 individuals. |
| File | A single column of persons placed one behind the other |
| Flight | At least two, but not more than four, elements. |
| Formation | An arrangement of units. |
| Guide | The individual designated to regulate the direction and rate of march. |
| Interval | The space between individuals placed side by side. A normal interval is an arms length. A close interval is 4 inches. |
| Mark Time | Marching in place at a rate of 100 to 120 steps per minute. The balls of the feet are 4 inches above the ground. |
| Pace | A step of 24 inches. |
| Post | The correct place for an individual to stand who is in-charge of the formation. |
| Quick Time | The rate of marching at 100 to 120 steps per minute. |
| Rank | A single line of persons placed side by side. |
| Slow Time | The rate of marching at 60 steps per minute (used in funeral ceremonies). |
| Step | The distance measured from heel to heel between the feet of an individual marching. |
| Unit | Any portion of a given formation. |
| Base | The element on which a movement is planned, regulated, or aligned. |
| Cadence | The uniform step and rhythm in marching; that is, the number of steps marched per minute. |
| Cover | Individuals aligning themselves directly behind the person to their immediate front while maintaining proper distance. |
| Double Time | The rate of marching at 180 steps (30 inches in length) per minute. |
| Dress | Alignment of elements side by side or in line maintaining proper interval. |
| Types of Rests | Parade Rest, At-East, Rest, and Fall Out |
| By the Numbers | is the method in which precision movements of two or more counts are demonstrated, practiced, and learned one count at a time. |
| Open Ranks | 70 inches measured back to chest between ranks. This movement is used to give the inspection team enough room while inspecting individuals in a line formation. |
| Half Step | 12 inch step measured from heel to heel. |
| Back Step | 12 inch step backward while keeping coordinated motions of the arms |
| Sides Step | 12 inch step to the side to the right or left while marching. Right or left leg (depending on which direction) is raised just high enough to clear the ground. The leg is kept straight. |
| Oblique | 45 degree pivot to the rear while marching. Right oblique is called on the right foot while left oblique is called on the left foot. |
| To the Rear | Both arms are suspended while pivoting. Take a half step before and after the pivot picking up coordinated arm swing. |
| Drill Commands | A drill command is an oral order, which usually has two parts being the PREPARATORY command and command of EXECUTION (ex: Right Face) |
| Supplementary Commands | A supplementary command is given when one element of the flight executed a movement at a different time from the rest of the flight. (ex: Continue to March; Stand Fast) |
| Informational Commands | Informational commands have no preparatory command or command of execution and are not supplementary. (ex: Dismiss the Flight; Prepare for Inspection) |
| Mass Commands | Mass commands are used for practice and are given by all members in unison. (ex: Instructor: AT YOUR COMMAND, Call the Flight to Attention, COMMAND Flight Unison: Flight Attention Flight will continue until given command, AT MY COMMAND by instructor |
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