Achievement 8 Drill & Ceremonies Practical Test

Topic: Squadron Drill

Conditions:Conditions: At least two cadets who can competently command a flight in a squadron formation are needed to role play this scenario. A better option is to also include at least two element leaders plus the flight sergeant for each flight. Provide the cadet with a list of the commands shown below without the standards, (see Attachment 1) and allow the cadet to refer to them during the course of the test. Instruct the cadet to form the squadron in line and lead the squadron in drill, completing all commands in sequence. The squadron should consist of 2 flights. If possible, assign to the flight cadets who are proficient in basic drill who can serve as element leaders, or even use two full flights. First sergeant and flight sergeants may drill their units from the side (not a simulated Pass in Review).

Passing Score: 76%. Must perform at least 13 out of the 17 commands satisfactorily

Note: The flights’ ability to perform the commands is NOT relevant to this test, but the first sergeant cannot successfully march the squadron if the flight sergeants don’t know how to give supplementary commands. You may have to teach or review basic squadron drill with them prior to conducting this test. If the cadet being tested gives the command correctly, mark them satisfactory even if the flight sergeants don’t correctly give supplementary commands; or stop, review, and try again..

Not graded; used to form the squadron. Reporting is not necessary.
Gives combined command properly (no pause, no supplementary command)
Command is clear and snaps.
Pauses after preparatory command for flight sergeants to give supplementary command
Command is clear and snaps.
Pauses after preparatory command for flight sergeants to give supplementary command
Command is clear and snaps.
Pauses after preparatory command for flight sergeants to give supplementary command
Command is clear and snaps
Pauses after preparatory command for flight sergeants to give supplementary commands
Preparatory: left foot Execution: left foot
Waits for 2nd flight to complete column movement
Given on left foot
Pauses after preparatory command for flight sergeants to give supplementary command
Command is clear and snaps
Pauses after preparatory command for flight sergeants to give supplementary commands
Preparatory: right foot Execution: right foot
Waits for 2nd flight to complete column movement
Given on left foot
Pauses after preparatory command for flight sergeants to give supplementary command
Command is clear and snaps
Pauses after preparatory command for flight sergeants to give supplementary command
Preparatory: right foot Execution: right foot
Command is clear and snaps
Pauses after preparatory command for flight sergeants to give supplementary command
Preparatory: left foot Execution: left foot
Command is clear and snaps
Pauses after preparatory command for flight sergeants to give supplementary command
Preparatory: right foot Execution: right foot
Command is clear and snaps
Pauses after preparatory command for flight sergeants to give supplementary command
Preparatory: right foot Execution: right foot
Command is clear and snaps
Pauses after preparatory command for flight sergeants to give supplementary command
Preparatory: right foot Execution: right foot
Command is clear and snaps
Pauses after preparatory command for flight sergeants to give supplementary command
Preparatory: left foot Execution: left foot
Command is clear and snaps
Pauses after preparatory command for flight sergeants to give supplementary command
Command is clear and snaps
Pauses after preparatory command for flight sergeants to give supplementary command
Gives combined command properly (no pause, no supplementary command)

Test Results

Total Correct: 0

Total Incorrect: 0