COMMAND AND CONTROL OF CEREMONIAL PARADE 1

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COMMAND AND CONTROL OF CEREMONIAL PARADE 1 Introduction Military and paramilitary have been recognized for their distinctive pattern of organizing and executing official functions. This approach has brought to limelight the inherent disciplinary disposition and uniqueness of these settings in terms of regimentation and uniform performance. Amongst these performances are the manner cadets or trainees passed out from trainings, official weddings are conducted, burial of departed personnel, recognition of public functionaries, celebrating a retired personnel, exchange of pleasantries etc. However, the crux of this discourse would centre on the nitty-gritty of carrying out some ceremonial parade as obtained in regimented organizations like FRSC etc. 2 Aims The aim of this presentation is to discuss the command and control of ceremonial parade for effective and efficient execution of this feat in FRSC. 3 Objective After in-depth discourse of this, the participants would be able to: a. Explain some salient terms relating to ceremonial parade b. Know the purpose of ceremonial parade c. Acknowledge types of ceremonial parade d. Identify composition, timing and order of parade e. Imbibe the command procedure f. Appreciate characteristics of a parade commander 4 Definition Of Terms In extrapolating the above subject, some related salient terms would be defined for better comprehension of the discourse. These are as follows: a. Drill: This consists of certain movements by which a unit or individual move in an orderly, uniform manner from one place to another. It is a regimented approach of memorizing or instilling certain desired traits or actions through repetition until the action is instinctive to the officer or marshal being drilled. c. Parade Commander: This is the person that commands parade. d. Alignment: A straight line on which a body of men is formed or is to form. 5 Definition Of Terms Cont. e. Parade Ground: This is where staff regularly gather in formations or guards for inspection or training or regimented ceremonies like passing out parade or farewell (parade) amongst others. b. Ceremonial Parades: These are formations and movements in which a number of guards or staff executes movements in unison and with precision just as in drill and in commemoration or respect of public figure, event and/or achievements etc. However, their primary value is to render honors and stimulate esprit de corps. 6 Purpose Of Ceremonial Parade Ceremonial parade is sustained and improved on regimented organization to attain the under listed purposes: a. To provide