Transcript GENERAL DRILLS AND CEREMONIES

GENERAL DRILLS AND
CEREMONIES
Introduction
• Young women and men have frequently been
asking question like: Why do we have to attend
drills and ceremonies? Is it really necessary to
go through these activities?
• In the same manner, soldiers are, likewise, part
of the team that works with individuals and
specific roles assigned to each one by the team
leader or unit commander.
DRILLS
• Drills in the military point of view pertain to
certain movements by which the squad, platoon
or larger units are moved in an orderly manner
from one formation to another or from one to
another. These activities involve practice and
rehearsals purposely to develop self – control,
discipline and instant obedience. They teach
precision and an orderly way of doing things.
Drills also enhance coordination and promote
teamwork.
CEREMONIES
• Ceremonies in the military may consist of
formations and movements in which large
numbers of troops take part and execute
each movement at a signal or command in
a smart and uniform fashion very much
like the drill.
The Commands for Drills
• Drill Command – is defined as the oral order of a
commander that elicits appropriate action. The
desired effects are a snappy and uniform
response, the development of cohesion and
teamwork, pride in the organization, and the
formation of a solid foundation that will enable
one to conduct further training of all types.
The Two Types of Military Drill Commands
• The Preparatory Command – is a part of a drill
command which states the movement. In the
other words, this is the part that prepares and
alerts the unit on what to execute.
EXAMPLE:
Harap sa Kanan, RAP
• The preparatory command is “Harap sa Kanan”
• The Command of Execution – is the part
of the drill command which tells when the
movement is to be done.
EXAMPLE:
Harap sa Kanan, RAP
• The command of Execution is “RAP”
The FIVE commands of Execution.
• KAD – ( la”KAD”) this is used from rest to
motion. (marching)
Example: Pasulong, KAD
• TA – ( sanda”TA”) this is used in manual
of arms drills.
Example: Agap, TA
• RAP – ( ha”RAP”) this is used for
stationary facings and movements at rest.
Example: Harap sa Kanan, RAP
• NA – This is used from Halt to motion.
(change movement when marching).
Example: Pabalik, NA
• TO – ( hin”TO”) this is used while in
motion to stop.
Example: Tilap, TO
Definition of Drill Terms
• To understand the meaning of certain drill terms, the
following definitions should be remembered:
• ELEMENT – refer to an individual, squad, section,
platoon or a larger unit forming a part of a still larger unit.
• MARCHING – is the movement of the feet and the
swinging of arms during marching drills.
• LINE – is a formation in which the elements are arranged
side by side or abreast to each other.
• FORMATION – refers to the systematic arrangement of
element in a prescribed manner.
• RANK – is a single line of elements placed side by side
facing only in one direction.
• FILE – refers to a single column of men/women or
elements positioned one behind the other, facing in one
direction.
• COLUMN – is a formation in which the elements are
placed one behind the other.
• FLANK – refers to the left or right side of a formation of
troops in line or in column.
• INTERVAL – is the space between elements that are
placed side by side on the same line.
• DISTANCE – is the space from front to rear between
women/men vehicles or unit formation.
• BASE – is the element on which a movement is planned
or regulated.
• DEPTH – refers to the space from front to rear elements.
The depth of a woman/man from her/his chest to her/his
back is assumed to be 10 inches.
• FRONT – is the space occupied by an element
measured from flank to flank.
• CENTER – refers to the middle element of a body of
troop.
• HEAD – refers to the leading element in a column in the
order of march.
• ALIGNMENT – is the dressing or arrangement of several
individuals, elements or vehicles on a straight line in the
formation.
• MASS FORMATION – is the formation of a company or
larger unit in which the units in column are abreast of
each other at close interval and the prescribed distance.
• DOUBLE TIME – refers to the rate of marching at 180
steps (34 inches in length) per minute.
• QUICK TIME – is the rate of marching at 120 steps (28
inches in length) per minute.
• CADENCE – is the uniform rhythmic flow of language
resulting in orchestrated steps and timing in marching.
• STEP – refers to the normal pace in marching,
measured from heel to heel between the feet of
marchers.
• GUIDE – is the women/men placed at the side or front of
a formation or unit to regulate the direction and rate of
march.
SCHOOL OF SOLDIER WITHOUT ARMS
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POSITION OF ATTENTION – at the command,
“HUMANDA” assume the following positions.
Heels closed together at the same time.
Feet turned out to form an angle of 45 degrees.
Knees straight, hips level, body erect.
Weight resting equally on the heel and balls of feet.
Shoulders squared, arms hanging down without
stiffness.
Thumbs are along the seams of the trousers with palm
and fingers relaxed, knuckles out.
Head erect, chin drawn in and eyes straight to the
front.
POSITION OF SOLDIERS AT REST.
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Rests are of 5 kinds, executed from a
halt, namely:
Pahinga
Tikas Pahinga
Tindig Paluwag
Paluwag and
Tumiwalag
PARADE REST
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COMMAND:
Tikas
Pahinga
At the command of execution, “PAHINGA”, move the
left foot smartly at approximately 8inches to the left
from the right foot. At the same time, clasp hands
behind the back just below at the belt line, palm
flattened, joined and extended to the rear, left thumb
and fingers clasping the right hand without stiffness.
Look straight forward, remain silent and motionless.
This movement is executed from the position of
attention only.
STAND AT EASE
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COMMAND:
Tindig
Paluwag
At the command of execution
“PALUWAG”, assume the position of the
parade rest, then turn head and eyes
smartly toward the commander.
AT EASE
• COMMAND:
1. PALUWAG
• At the last note of command “PAHINGA”,
the right foot is kept in the place, men
may move their left feet and may
converse with one another.
FALL OUT
• COMMAND:
1. TUMIWALAG
• At the last note of command of execution
“TUMIWALAG”, element executes “about
face” and “break ranks” but remains in
the immediate area. She/he returns to
the same formation at the command,
“HUMANAY”.