Achievement 4 Drill & Ceremonies Practical Test

Topic: Drill of the Element as an Element Leader (not in ranks)

Conditions: Provide the cadet with a list of the commands shown below (See Attachment 1) and allow the cadet to refer to them during the course of the test. Instruct the cadet to lead the element in drill, completing all commands in sequence. The element should consist of at least 3 cadets. Assign to the element cadets who are proficient in basic drill.

Passing Score: 80%. Must fulfill at least 4 out of the 5 acceptable standards satisfactorily

Note: The element’s ability to perform the commands is NOT relevant to this test, only the cadet’s ability to call commands properly is being evaluated.

Calls commands on the correct foot (when the foot corresponding to the direction of movement strikes the ground)
Calls commands of execution two steps after calling the preparatory commands
Calls commands loud enough for the element to hear them
Calls commands clear enough for the element to understand them
Proper inflection (raising) used.
Calls commands decisively, with snap and a sense of “Go!”
Maintains good military bearing
Calls cadence or halts and restarts the element, if the cadets fall out of step or lose alignment
Completes all assigned commands

Test Results

Total Correct: 0

Total Incorrect: 0