Think about what you learned in the previous lessons about drill Seven volunteers are needed to make a squad with a squad leader Organize in a squad formation with a squad leader and two ranks You will compete with a squad of senior Cadets in moving from Point A on the ground to Point B using ID: 764799
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Think about what you learned in the previous lessons about drill.
Seven volunteers are needed to make a squad with a squad leader. Organize in a squad formation with a squad leader and two ranks. You will compete with a squad of senior Cadets in moving from Point A on the ground to Point B using the steps and marching/movements learned in previous lessons.
The senior Cadets squad will march first. The junior Cadets squad leader will then move his or her squad through the course using the steps and marching movements from previous lessons. Have five leaders line up next to each other at Point A. Count off one through five. When given the command “ Go ”, line up behind the leader and cross to Point B in straight lines.
Reflection: What differences did you observe between the senior and junior Cadet squads?
Observe the formations, commands, and responses of the Cadets in Video #1.
It is critical to master the techniques of forming a squad and your related responsibilities to be a sharp drill squad. True False Click to see the correct answer
Describe how to respond to commands when forming and marching the squad Identify the different types of squad formations and their related drill commandsIdentify the locations of key squad personnel in squad formation Define key words: column, close interval, double interval, file, flank, formation, line, normal interval, pivot, rank Learning Objectives
Video #1: Formations and Marching Click next to view the video
View Squad Formations Point out what ’ s incorrect about the formations Click on image to play . Click on image to play. Click on image to play. SQUAD LINE (RANK) SQUAD COLUMN (FILE) COLUMN OF TWOs
Complete Exercise #1: Matching to the best of your ability. With a partner, work through a Think-Pair-Share to discuss your answers.
Reflection: What does our class know about formation? How do you think someone masters the concept of formation?
Think about how teamwork affects drill. Gather - So, what else do you need to know or learn? Gather Phase
Each team will have one of the following topics from the student text: Falling in, intervals, and counting off Changing intervals, rest, and dismissalChanging Direction (column left and right, rear march) Marching to the flankForming a column of twos and re-formingDivide Cadets into five teams
Practice the squad drill movements at each station.
Create an appropriate Thinking Map® showing the commands and responses required for each drill movement.
Present your Thinking Map® and a demonstration of the drill movements to the class.
(U2C2L6:Q3) While marching in your squad, you see that the squad leader will have to change the direction of the squad column to the right by 90 degrees. Which of the following describes how the squad leader should give the command? On the right foot, "Right flank, march “On the right foot, "Column half right, march“On the left foot, "Column right, march“ On the right foot, "Column right, march" Click to see the correct answer
(U2C2L6:Q1) You are a squad leader. When your squad is formed as part of a larger formation, where should your position be? Three steps in front of and centered on the squad. The right flank, or number one (base) position, of the squad. Three steps to the left and centered on the squad.The left flank, or number one (base) position, of the squad. Click to see the correct answer
Reflection: What is the function of using squad formations in drill? What are some advantages to learning squad drill?
Think about all of the movements you learned in the Gather Phase, as you will be practicing all of them.
(U2C2L6:Q2) You are the first squad leader. When your platoon sergeant forms the platoon in a line, your squad is in front of the rest of the platoon. If your platoon is middle platoon of three platoons, which of the following actions should you take upon forming? Look to the right and align yourself with the platoon to the right as you lift your left arm. Look straight ahead as you lift your left arm.Look to the left to make sure your squad is aligned correctly.Stand three steps to the left and center of your squad. Click to see the correct answer
Cadet teams start at the stations with the Thinking Maps® you ’ ve created and practice the squad drill movements. Teams are to critique their own Thinking Maps® and make revisions if necessary. Teams will rotate through each of the stations so they can practice all of the steps and movements. Keep Cadets in their teams
Practice giving the commands and responding to commands.
Reflection: How did the level of detail required to perform various aspects of squad drill affect your performance? How do you think a squad becomes proficient in executing the various steps?
Think about the squad drill movements you learned and practiced in this lesson.
The senior Cadets will march the teams through a drill exercise using the squad drill movements. Teams will also select a drill leader. Keep Cadets in their teams
Complete the Squad Drill Performance Assessment Task . Submit your completed performance assessment task to your instructor for feedback and a grade.
(U2C2L6:V1) What is the definition of the word "line"? to form up in column to form up in files, facing forward the width of the formation to form up line abreastto form up in ranks, facing forward the length of formation Click to see the correct answer
(U2C2L6:V2) What is the definition of the word "flank"? the side of the formation, either left or right to form up in ranks, facing forward the length of formation to form up line abreastpatterned arrangement of troops Click to see the correct answer
(U2C2L6:V3) What is the definition of the word "column"? to form up line abreast to form up in ranks, facing forward the length of formation the side of the formation, either left or rightto form up in files, facing forward the width of the formation Click to see the correct answer
(U2C2L6:V4) What is the definition of the word "rank"? the side of the formation, either left or right to form up line abreast two arms' distance between troops in rank formationto form up in column Click to see the correct answer
(U2C2L6:V5) What is the definition of the term "double interval"? two arms' distance between troops in rank formation elbow's distance between troops in rank formation to form up in ranks, facing forward the length of formationsingle arm's distance between troops in rank Click to see the correct answer
(U2C2L6:V6) What is the definition of the word "file"? to march in position to turn in position the side of the formation, either left or rightto form up in column Click to see the correct answer
(U2C2L6:V7) What is the definition of the term "close interval"? two arms' distance between troops in rank formation single arm's distance between troops in rank elbow's distance between troops in rank formationto turn in position Click to see the correct answer
(U2C2L6:V8) What is the definition of the word "formation"? patterned arrangement of troops a command for marching in place to form up line abreastto turn in position Click to see the correct answer
(U2C2L6:V9) What is the definition of the term "normal interval"? patterned arrangement of troops single arm's distance between troops in rank elbow's distance between troops in rank formationtwo arms' distance between troops in rank formation Click to see the correct answer
(U2C2L6:V10) What is the definition of the word "pivot"? patterned arrangement of troops to form up line abreast to turn in positiona command for marching in place Click to see the correct answer
Reflection: How is squad drill important to you personally? What did you learn about being an effective squad today?