Transcript Lesson 4 - Platoon Drill

Leadership through the Use of Drill and Ceremonies
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Lesson 4: Platoon
Drill
ROLES OF LEADERS AND FOLLOWERS IN DRILL
Chapter 2: Leading Others Using Drill
Leadership through the Use of Drill and Ceremonies
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Think about the similarities
and differences between
squad and platoon drill.
Inquire – What do you already know?
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(U2C5L1:G2)
Name the four basic movements in marching the platoon.
A) Forward marching, columns, flanks, and rear marches
B) Changing direction, marching to the flank, forming a
file and re-forming, and forming a column of twos and
re-forming
C) Forming flanks, forming files, forming a column of twos
and re-forming
D) Changing direction in quick time, mark time, double
time, and halt
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• Prepare for this lesson by discussing the key questions
of this Student Learning Plan.
• What will you accomplish in this lesson?
• Why is the lesson important?
• When will you have successfully met the lesson’s purpose?
• Answer the Lesson Question:
• What are platoon formations and how are they different from
squad formations?
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Learning Objectives
• Describe the correct response to the commands for
forming and marching the platoon
• Compare platoon drills and squad drills
• Match drill commands to platoon formations
• Define key words: cover, flank, formations, interval, line,
pivot
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Divide the class into two teams, the “Squad Drill” team and
“Platoon Drill” team. Have a volunteer from each team be
the team recorder. Create a Tree Map titled “Platoon and
Squad Drill.” Label one branch “Similarities” and the other
“Differences.”
Divide
Cadets
into two
groups
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Similarities
and
differences
from
Tree Maps
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Reflection:
• Why do the differences exist between platoon and
squad drill? What about the similarities?
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Think about the
importance of
accurate commands
in drill.
Gather - So, what else do you need to know or learn?
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Assign groups/squads the following topics.
Platoon Drill commands that are
the same as Squad Drills
Aligning the Platoon
Location of leaders in Platoon
Formations
Covering and Recovering
Platoon Formations
Opening and Closing Ranks
Falling In
Resting and Dismissing the Platoon
Breaking Ranks, and Counting
Off
Changing Direction
Changing Intervals
Forming a File/Forming a column of
Twos/Reforming the Platoon
Divide
Cadets
into
groups of
4-5
Presenting Arms/Eyes Right
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Research topics using jigsaw technique
Research your topics in the student text and in the FM 321.5 using the jigsaw technique, and prepare to
demonstrate your drill.
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• Practice the topic(s) you researched.
• Senior Cadets will coach your teams and provide
demonstrations where necessary.
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As a team, demonstrate your drills
to the class.
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(U2C5L1:Q3)
Study the diagram and select the option (A-D) that best
completes the procedure for executing this platoon movement.
A) X = Reverse, MARCH;
Y = 1 step; Z = 3 steps
B) X = To the Rear, MARCH;
Y = 2 steps; Z = 2 steps
C) X = Counter column,
MARCH; Y = 1 step;
Z = 1 step
D) X = Counter, COLUMN;
Y = 2 steps; Z = 2 steps
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(U2C5L1:Q1)
While in formation, the Platoon Leader calls "Cadet Private Wilson, Front
and Center."
What should Cadet Wilson, who is in the center of the second rank, do?
A) The Cadet should come to attention, reply "Here, Sir/Ma'am," take
one 15-inch step backward, halt, face to the right (left) in marching,
and exit the formation by marching to the nearest flank.
B) The Cadet should come to attention, turn his head and eyes toward
the Platoon Leader, and wait for further instructions.
C) The Cadet should come to attention, reply "Here, Sir/Ma'am," take two
steps back and move around the closest flank to a position in front,
and centered on, the Company Commander or First Sergeant.
D) The Cadet should come to attention, reply "Here, Sir/Ma'am," and
move through first squad to a position in front of the Platoon Leader.
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Reflection:
• What is the function of using platoon formations in
drill?
• What are some advantages to learning platoon drill?
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Think about what is
involved to perfect
the movements in
platoon drill.
Process - Now what can you do with this new
information you’ve learned?
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• Practice drills demonstrated in the Gather
Phase.
• Rotate leadership positions within the squad so
that everyone gets a chance to give, and
respond to, the drill commands.
Keep
Cadets
in same
groups
• Give and accept constructive criticism as
required.
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(U2C5L1:Q2)
For in-ranks inspections, platoons increase the space between squads by
giving the command to Open Ranks.
Select the option (A-D) that best indicates how a platoon executes "Open
Ranks, MARCH."
A) 1st Squad takes 1 Step forward; 2nd Squad stays in place; 3rd Squad
takes 2 Steps backwards; 4th Squad takes 4 Steps backwards.
B) 1st Squad takes 2 Steps forward; 2nd Squad takes 1 Step forward; 3rd
Squad stays in place; 4th Squad takes 2 Steps backwards.
C) 1st Squad takes 3 Steps forward; 2nd Squad takes 2 Steps forward; 3rd
Squad takes 1 Step forward; 4th Squad stays in place.
D) 1st Squad takes 4 Steps forward; 2nd Squad takes 3 Steps forward; 3rd
Squad takes 2 Steps forward ; 4th Squad takes 1 Step forward.
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(U2C5L1:Q4)
You were marching your platoon to the parade field to participate in a
ceremony. When you got there, a display was set up at the entrance
and it was only wide enough for two of your four squads to march
through.
What command should you give to most efficiently get your platoon
through the display and onto the parade field?
A)
B)
C)
D)
Platoon, HALT. File from the right, MARCH.
Mark-time, MARCH. Counter-column, MARCH.
Platoon, HALT. Column of twos from the right, MARCH.
Mark-time, MARCH. Column of twos from the right, MARCH.
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Reflection:
• Were you surprised at the level of detail required to
perform various aspects of platoon drill? If so, why?
• What questions do you have about platoon drill?
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Think about the
different types of drill
commands and the
responses to each.
Apply - What else can you do with what
you’ve learned today?
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Give and respond to drill commands that do the following:
• Form the Platoon
• Move the Platoon (as directed)
Divide
Cadet
teams into
squad
formation
• Dismiss the Platoon
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Performance Assessment Task
• Complete the Platoon Drill Performance Assessment
Task.
• Submit your completed performance assessment task
to your instructor for feedback and a grade.
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(U2C5L1:V1)
What is the definition of the word "cover"?
A) the arrangement of people or elements of a unit in a
prescribed manner
B) a formation in which people or elements are side by side
or abreast of each other
C) the right or left side of any formation as seen by a person
(or element) within that formation
D) the distance between Cadets in a column
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(U2C5L1:V2)
What is the definition of the word "flank"?
A) the arrangement of people or elements of a unit in a
prescribed manner
B) a formation in which people or elements are side by side
or abreast of each other
C) the right or left side of any formation as seen by a person
(or element) within that formation
D) the distance between Cadets in a column
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(U2C5L1:V3)
What is the definition of the word "formation"?
A) the arrangement of people or elements of a unit in a
prescribed manner
B) a formation in which people or elements are side by side
or abreast of each other
C) the right or left side of any formation as seen by a person
(or element) within that formation
D) the distance between Cadets in a column
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Chapter 2: Leading Others Using Drill
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(U2C5L1:V4)
What is the definition of the word "interval"?
A) to turn in place
B) a space between actions
C) the right or left side of any formation as seen by a person
(or element) within that formation
D) the distance between Cadets in a column
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(U2C5L1:V5)
What is the definition of the word "line"?
A) the arrangement of people or elements of a unit in a
prescribed manner
B) a formation in which people or elements are side by side
or abreast of each other
C) a space between actions
D) to turn in place
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(U2C5L1:V6)
What is the definition of the word "pivot"?
A) to turn in place
B) a formation in which people or elements are side by side
or abreast of each other
C) the arrangement of people or elements of a unit in a
prescribed manner
D) the distance between Cadets in a column
Click to see the correct answer
Chapter 2: Leading Others Using Drill
Apply Phase
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Reflection:
• What did you learn about being an effective platoon
today?
• What did we do today that you most valued?
Chapter 2: Leading Others Using Drill
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