Drill and Parades

When a group of twenty cadets walk on to a parade square they are all individuals, but as soon as a session of drill begins, everybody become a team, following the orders given by one person. Instead of twenty individual feet hitting the ground, there is only one sound. This is the result of practice and teamwork.

Practice, Discipline & Effort

What's the point of drill? You may think it doesn't have much to do with things like adventurous training, or leadership. That's not the case at all! It shows how disciplined and organised you can be as an individual, remembering instructions and carrying them out accurately. More importantly, it shows your ability to work in a team and is a way of displaying the high standards of dress and behaviour which air cadets are renowned for.

When a group of twenty cadets walk on to a parade square they are all individuals, but as soon as a session of drill begins the cadets become a team, following the orders given by one person. Instead of twenty individual feet hitting the ground, there is only one sound. This is the result of practice and teamwork.

Whatever the reason for drill, it's an impressive sight and shows civilians and members of the Forces just how well disciplined you are.

As a cadet you'll get to participate in various forms of drill, such as:

Foot Drill
Rifle Drill
Banner Drill
Band Drill

With a few years experience, and if you've attained a Non-Commissioned Officer rank, you could pass on your knowledge and experience to other cadets, instructing them on how to participate in a drill squad and carry out the movements correctly and sharply.

You could be taking charge of a drill squad yourself, or even playing a major part in ceremonial drill. Being a Standard Bearer at a Remembrance Day parade is a real moment of pride and achievement for a cadet.

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