Drilling and Marching

Explain five or more objectives of drilling.

Define the following:

• a.

  Formation f. File

• b.

  Line g. Distance

• c.

  Rank h. Cover

• d.

  Interval i. Flank

• e.

  Column j. Cadence

Explain the actions in each of the following groups:

• a.

  At Ease, Stand At Ease, and Parade Rest

• b.

  Mark Time, Quick Time, and Double Time

• c.

  Hand Salute and Present Arms

• d.

  Right (Left) Flank and Column Right (Left)

Properly execute the following basic movements:

• a.

  Attention g. Present Arms

• b.

  Parade Rest h. Order Arms

• c.

  Stand At Ease i. Right Face

• d.

  At Ease j. Left Face

• e.

  Dress Right Dress k. About Face

• f.

  Prayer Attention l. Fall Out

Properly execute the following movements:

• a.

  Mark Time

• b.

  Forward March

• c.

  Right Flank

• d.

  Left Flank

• e.

  Column Right (with columns of three or four persons)

• f.

  Column Left (with columns of three or four persons)

• g.

  Rear March

• h.

  Halt

Explain and demonstrate how to use, display, fold, and care for the national flag.

Have the Drilling and Marching Honor.

With a unit guidon, demonstrate the following basic positions:

• a.

  Order Guidon d. Salute at Carry

• b.

  Carry Guidon e. Present Guidon

• c.

  Salute at Order f. Raise Guidon

Demonstrate how and when to use the guidon's basic position during all drill commands.

Be a member of an active drill team that has performed at least twice in the past year in a special community, conference, or public activity.

Demonstrate ability to keep in step with the drill team and move as a part of it at all times.

As a member of a drill team, do four fancy (precision) drill routines, at least one of which includes combination commands.

Command a drill team of at least four people, putting the team through basic maneuvers, starting directional commands on the proper foot, and distinguishing between preparatory commands and commands of execution.

Command an entire Pathfinder Club in at least ten basic drill movements, including Open Ranks.

With a unit (or a selected flag guard), formally raise and lower the national flag at a summer camp ceremony, a special Pathfinder meeting, Pathfinder Day program, camporee, or some similar program or ceremony. Also demonstrate posting the national and Pathfinder flag.