BB Drill Manual 2005

Drill Manual
A basic guide to the Drill movements of the Boys’ Brigade
A Publication of the Boys’ Brigade in Malaysia
2005
Drill Manual
PUBLISHED BY
THE BOYS’ BRIGADE IN MALAYSIA

BRIGED PUTERA MALAYSIA
2005
Compiled and Published by

Mr. Joseph Tin Kiew Seng, Brigade Drill Chairman for 2005/2007
The Boys’ Brigade in Malaysia
Briged Putera Malaysia
First Edition 1986

Second Edition 2000
Third Edition 2005

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46000 Petaling Jaya
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The Boys’ Brigade Drill Manual
CONTENTS
Page
PREFACE iv
DRILL AWARDS SYLLABUS

Basic Level & Advanced Level v
Instructorship Certificate vi
CHAPTER 1 – The Purpose and Place of Drill in the BB

The Purpose of Drill 1
The Effect on the Member, The Result & The Place of Drill 2
CHAPTER 2 – Definitions & Keys

Definitions 3
Keys 4
CHAPTER 3 – Notes to Instructors

Teaching Drill 5
The Company Drill Program 7
Advanced Drill 8
Special Activities 8
Simple Drill Theory 9
The Directing Flank 11
Words of Command 12
CHAPTER 4 – Basic Drill

Basic Positions – Sedia, Senang diri, Rehatkan diri 15
Dressing & Covering– Lurus ke kanan / kiri lurus, Pandang depan 19
Turnings & Inclinings – Kanan / Kiri / Belakang pusing 23
Falling Out – Keluar Baris / Bersurai 26
Marking Time – Hentak kaki 26
Stepping to the Side – Langkah ke sebelah kanan / kiri / depan / belakang 28
Marching & Halting – Cepat / Perlahan Jalan, Berlari 29
Changing Step – Tukar langkah 35
Turnings & Inclinings (on the march) – Kanan / Kiri / Belakang pusing 36
Wheeling – Ke kiri / kanan – Belok 39
Call for Announcement – Tiga barisan di hadapan saya 40
CHAPTER 5 – Basic Squad Drill

Falling-In – Sizing a Squad 41
Open Order & Close Order – Buka / Tutup barisan 44
Changing Direction when in Line – Tukar haluan ke kiri / kanan – Tukar 45
Changing Direction when in Column of Threes – Ke kiri / kanan – Belok 48
Forming Squad – Di sebelah kiri / kanan jadikan – Skuad 48
Marching in Single File – Jadikan satu barisan 51
CHAPTER 6 – Paying Compliments

Saluting to the Front – Hormat ke hadapan 53
Saluting on the March – Hormat ke kanan / kiri /hadapan 54
Eyes Right / Left – Pandang kanan / kiri 56
Marching Past 56
Dismissing – Bersurai 56
Reporting & Receiving Awards 57
Caps Off – Buka Topi 59
Rules for Saluting 59
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CHAPTER 7 – The Company Parade

Fall-In 61
Fall-Out & Dismissal 65
Uniform Inspection 67
CHAPTER 8 – Ceremonial Drill

Colour Bearer – Basic Positions 69
The Colour Party – Kumpulan Panji-panji 73
Dress Code 75
Company Inspection & Display – Guard of Honour without Colour Party 76
Company Inspection & Display – Guard of Honour with Colour Party 79
Uncasing & Casing the Colour 80
March Past & Guard of Honour 90
Forming Two & Three Ranks – Jadikan dua / tiga barisan 91
Cane Drill 93
CHAPTER 9 – Advanced Drill

Definitions 96
Falling-In 97
Positions and Duties of Section Commanders 99
CHAPTER 10 – Advanced Drill Movements

A. Company acting as one unit
Company in Line Advancing 101
Company in Line Retiring 101
Company in Line Moving to a Flank 101
Company in Line Changing Direction 102
Company in Column of Threes Moving to a Flank in Line 103
Company in Column of Threes Forming Line Facing the Same Direction 103
B. Sections acting independently

Company in Line Forming Column of Sections Facing a Flank 104
Company in Line Forming Column of Sections Facing the Same Direction 105
Company in Line Advancing in Column of Sections 106
Company in Column of Threes Forming Column of Sections Facing the Same Direction 107
Company Moving in Column of Threes Forming Column of Sections Facing a Flank 107
Company Moving in Column of Threes Moving to a flank in Column of Sections 108
Company in Column of Sections Forming Line Facing a Flank 109
Company in Column of Sections Forming Line Facing the Same Direction 110
Company in Column of Sections Moving to a Flank in Column of Threes 111
Company Moving in Column of Sections Changing Direction 112
APPENDIX I
APPENDIX II
APPENDIX III
APPENDIX IV
APPENDIX V
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
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PREFACE
This third edition of the Drill Manual, revised and expanded, covers the theory and practical
of elementary, basic and advanced Drill movements for the need of officers and Members of
The Boys’ Brigade in Malaysia.
No book is of any use unless it is read and you should read it carefully and to practice it. This
book is also published with the desire to achieve a form of standardization of Drill at the
Brigade level.
It is possible for Companies to cover all the lessons in this book as suggested in the Drill
program planning. However, it should be stressed that the standard of Drill attained is more
important than the number of movements performed. The Drill program should be
progressive in order to achieve maximum result. Every Company should conduct Inter-
Squad, Inter Company Drill competition at least once a year so as to maintain and upgrade
standard, thus giving opportunities for NCOs and Squad Leaders to exercise and develop
their leadership.
Companies should realize the importance of Drill in BB Training, for discipline is one of the
twin pillars of the Brigade and discipline is found on Drill. I hope this edition will prove to be
helpful for your Company use.
Mr. Joseph Tin Kiew Seng

Brigade Drill Chairman 2005/2007
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DRILL AWARD SYLLABUS

The assessment will be based on personal bearing and smartness, correct detailing and correct
words of command.
BASIC LEVEL
1. Written or oral examination based on the following sections of the Drill Manual:
a) The Purpose and Place of Drill in the BB Chapter 1

b) Definitions Chapter 2
c) Drill Theory Chapter 3
d) Words of Command Chapter 3
e) Method of Instructions Chapter 3
f) Elementary Drill Chapter 4
g) Squad Drill Chapter 5
h) Paying Compliments Chapter 6
i) The Company Parade Chapter 7
2. Practical ability in performing and teaching:
a) All elementary Drill movements correctly.

b) All Squad Drill movements correctly.
c) All commands for the sizing and Company Parade movements correctly.
3. Attendance must be 80% and above. The passing mark is 60%.
ADVANCED LEVEL
Awarded to Members who hold the Basic award gained in previous session and
who have passed the following examinations based on the Drill Manual.
1. Written or oral examination on Drill movements for Colour Party and The Guard of
Honour.
2. Written or oral examination on Advanced Drill.
3. Practical abilities in performing and teaching all the Advanced Drill movements
correctly:
a) Falling In.
b) Positions and Duties of Section Commanders.
c) Company acting as one unit.
d) Sections acting independently.
4. Written or oral examination based on the entire contents of the Drill Manual and the
ability to work out the Drill Training Program for the Company.
5. Attendance must be 80% and above. The passing mark is 60%.
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INSTRUCTORSHIP CERTIFICATE
1. Awarded to Members and Officers who have obtained

several years of teaching Drill in the Senior Section. The
person would have to be assessed on the following:
2. Written examination on Basic and Advanced Drill.
3. Practical abilities in performing and teaching Basic and

Advanced Drill movements correctly.
4. Designing the Drill Training Program for the Company.
5. Attendance at the Company parade must be at least 80%.

The passing mark is 60%.
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CHAPTER 1
THE PURPOSE AND PLACE OF DRILL

IN THE BOYS’ BRIGADE
“Drill is essential to discipline. Discipline is essential for the furtherance of the great object
of the BB. Drill has to be of the highest order and efficiency and it is necessary for each
Officer to make himself thoroughly proficient in drill… The tightening up of discipline in
most Companies will be appreciated by the Boys themselves…”
– Captain Arthur Donaldson, 54th (Dalry) Company, 1925
It is important that the real aim of drill in the BB should be realized by all Officers. Drill is
not an end in itself, but together with the Religious Instruction and other Company activities,
is a means of furthering the BB Object. Nevertheless, the value of drill in the Brigade must
not be overlooked or minimized.
THE PURPOSE OF DRILL
Drill basically has a threefold purpose:
1. TO PROMOTE HABITS OF
a) OBEDIENCE AND DISCIPLINE. These habits are essential in the training of

members, and they can be almost subconsciously acquired by means of good drill.
b) SELF-RESPECT. This is necessary in many ways. Drill and uniform are amongst
the finest methods of promoting it.
c) SELF CONTROL. Through drill, a member is helped to become master of his/her

own eyes, tongue and hands, and eventually his/her whole body, mind and spirit.
d) CONCENTRATION. Good drill required absolute concentration, and this can be of

great value in later life.
e) PHYSICAL BEARING. Although drill is not intended to replace Physical

Education and Recreation, it is a valuable help in promoting an erect and upright
bearing.
2. TO DEVELOP LEADERSHIP
The young NCO often finds it difficult to exercise leadership and gain respect. With the
natural leadership, which is encouraged at drill as Squad or Section Commander, discipline
can become easier.
Drill can also provide a valuable opportunity for the Staff Sergeant or Officer to exercise and
develop his leadership, if this opportunity is rightly and wisely used.
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3. TO ENCOURAGE COMPANY ESPRIT-DE-CORPS
This expression had been defined as “Pride in a unit, which makes a member ashamed to
bring discredit to it, and makes him/her ready to sacrifice for it.” Drill helps to build up this
spirit. It is not an individual activity, in that no Member alone can shine at Drill, but one
individual can, however, spoil the whole Drill Squad or the Company.
In Drill, there is no personal satisfaction for a Member except the knowledge that he has done
his best for the Company – and that is enough.
THE EFFECT ON THE MEMBER
When it is presented and carried out well, Drill can be attractive to the Member. He can find
it interesting, but even when he grows older and this interest may wane a little, he will be
prepared to do something he may not really want to, for the sake of the Company. However,
it must be realized that the member comes to Drill to be drilled, and these results will never
be obtained by just marching round the hall, or by casual and sloppy drill.
THE RESULT
It is often been proved that a Company which is good at drill is good at most other things.
The result can be felt in all Company activities, the general atmosphere and spirit of the
Company, and the overall discipline. The result can also be seen in the Bible Class, and Bible
Class attendances often go up with the Drill attendance and standard.
THE PLACE OF DRILL
It must be realized, however, that the success of a Company does not depend just on its Drill
Parade, and in view of the fact that many Companies meet only once or twice per week, and
there are a great number of other valuable activities to be fitted in, the amount of time spent
on Drill may be less than in years gone by. It is, however, the quality of the drill and the
ability and enthusiasm of the instructor that really count.
Good drill promotes the habits mentioned in the BB Object, loyalty to the Company and the
Officer as its leader. That loyalty may then be directed through the habit of reverence,
promoted at Bible Class or other religious instruction, to true Christian manliness, and the
advancement of Christ’s Kingdom.
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CHAPTER 2
DEFINITIONS
ALIGNMENT
Any straight line on which a body of Members is formed, or is to X X
form
RANK
Members side by side on the same alignment.
INTERVAL
The lateral space between Members on the same alignment.
DRESSING
Taking up alignment correctly.
SINGLE FILE
A single rank of Members turned to a flank.
FRONTAGE
The extent of ground covered laterally by any body of Members.
SQUAD IN LINE
Three ranks of Members, front centre and rear with one pace
distance between ranks.
SQUAD IN COLUMN OF THREES

A squad in line turned to a flank, i.e. threes one behind the other.
COVERING
The act of one member placing himself directly in rear of member
in front.
A FILE
Members, one behind the other, i.e. a front rank member and the
centre and rear rank Members behind him.
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BLANK FILE
A file without a centre rank member or without both centre and
rear rank Members. It will always be the second file from the left
when a squad is initially fallen-in.
DEPTH
The ground occupied by a body of Members from front to rear.
DISTANCE
The space between the ranks of a unit measured from the heels of
one rank to the heels of the next.
GUIDE (MARKER)
The member on the directing flank responsible for maintaining Directing Flank
step, direction and distance. Marker
DIRECTING FLANK
The flank by which units march or dress.
OUTER FLANK
The flank which is not the directing flank. Outer Flank
KEYS
Company Captain
Lieutenant, Warrant Officer, Commander, Instructor
Staff Sergeant, Colour Sergeant Major
Duty NCO
Side Sergeant 1, No.1 Section Commander
Side Sergeant 2, No.2 Section Commander
Guide (Marker)
Members in the front rank, or a general (non-specific) rank
Members in the centre rank
Members in the rear rank
Primer
Junior
Pre-Junior
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CHAPTER 3
NOTES TO INSTRUCTORS
“Troops who march in an irregular and disorderly manner
are always in great danger of being defeated.”
– Vegetius: De Re Militari: A.D. 378
A. TEACHING DRILL
1. THE INSTRUCTOR
All BB Companies use the same Drill Book. Any differences in standard, enthusiasm,
etc., can therefore be attributed to different instructors and the ways in which they put
across their instruction. To become a first-class Drill instructor, the following points
should be borne in mind:
a) Be convinced yourself of the value and place of Drill in the BB (Chapter 1).
b) Be confident. This will come only with knowledge: you should therefore study and
really get to know the Drill Book.
c) Be prepared. Don’t leave it to chance, but prepare each Drill period thoroughly.
d) Be enthusiastic. Nothing is more infectious than enthusiasm.
e) Be smart. Members will follow your example.
f) Be interesting. Make Drill progressive and attractive.
g) Be sympathetic. Remember that you are primarily teaching Members, and only
secondarily teaching Drill. Understand their point of view.
2. HINTS TO INSTRUCTORS
a) In all essential details (e.g. words of command) follow the Drill Book exactly. In
general explanations etc., put it across in your own way and words, but introduce
Members to the standard Drill terminology.
Use the sequence:
Explanation Tell briefly and clearly what is to be done.
Demonstration Show how it should be done.
Execution Get the Members to do it.
Practice Get them to do it again until they are sure of it.
The first two may often be combined, but always remember the importance of
demonstration: Members learn much more easily through the eye than ear. Proceed as
soon as possible to “Execution” since Members are easily bored by inactivity. You
may allow question time after demonstration in case of doubt. However, they seldom
or will not ask.
NOTE: When Drilling a Squad, stand at Sedia position.
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b) In the early stages, use a simple teaching formation, e.g.
c) When explaining or demonstrating any movement, stand the Squad at Rehatkan Diri,
and feel free to be informal at this stage, without, of course, losing bearing or dignity.
d) In teaching Elementary Drill, encourage the Members to call out the time. Some
examples are given in the book; others may be introduced at your discretion.
e) Use a progressive sequence where possible, working from the simplest to the more
difficult methods of carrying out movements.
f) Use both flanks wherever possible, e.g. Changing Direction in line can be carried out
in four ways:
Front rank in front. Changing direction right.
Front rank in front. Changing direction left.
Rear rank in front. Changing direction right.
Rear rank in front. Changing direction left.
Allow every Member to take turns trying out different positions in order to acquire
the necessary experience and confidence.
g) At all stages, from a new member’s first Drill session onwards, look out for, and
correct faults, otherwise wrong habits will be formed, and these are difficult to break.
By this means also, the general standard will be raised, and a sense of achievement
attained.
h) Many Drill training courses are run at local and Brigade level, and a real effort should
be made to attend one of these.
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3. QUALITIES OF A GOOD COMMANDER
a) Clarity & Volume: The Squad should be able to hear the timer's voice loudly and
clearly regardless of the size of the Squad. It is practical to situate a timer in the
middle of a Squad or have two timers situated at each end of a large Squad.
b) Constancy: The timer must give constant timings according to the required time, pace
and regulation pause. Inconsistent timing will only serve to confuse the Squad.
c) Sharpness: Just as good commands lead to good Drill, sharp and accurate timing will
also allow the Squad to perform better Drill.
Timing during instruction: When a Drill is first taught to a Squad, the whole Squad
should be made to call out the time loudly and clearly. This is for two reasons:
 Every member has the timing for the Drill fixed in his head.
 The Squad learns to act together.
Timing of Marching Pace: It has been noticed that different Companies have
different styles of timing marching pace. It is imperative that the timing for quick time
is in compliance with the BBM Drill Standard which is "Left, Right, Left, Right, Left,
Right, Left" or "Left, (pause), Left, (pause), Left, Right, Left", where the pace is 120
times per minute. During parades, the timing for marching pace is usually given by the
bass drum of the band.
B. THE COMPANY DRILL PROGRAMME

Before the commencement of each session, the Drill program for each week should be
carefully planned. It is not good enough to leave this to chance, or to prepare each week’s
program on the way to the Company parade ground!
Each new session will bring new Members, and their Drill training should be considered
one of the most important aspects of their training. It is essential that new Members
should not be rushed through their Elementary Drill, and transfer to the Senior Drill
Squad too soon. Even in small Companies, first year Members should be kept together as
a separate Drill Squad for at least three months, and in most cases, a full year/session.
This enables them to fully understand and be competent in their Basic Drill, before
joining in the more advanced and combined movements carried out by the older
Members.
For the new Members, the Elementary Drill section of this book should be steadily
worked through over the first period of about three months, other talks, competitions,
quizzes, etc, being added to maintain interest.
A weekly Drill period of 30 minutes should be sufficient provided the lessons are taught
properly and accurately. Each period should consist of three parts:-
1. Revision of previous week’s movements.

2. Teaching of new materials.
3. Practice, coordinating the new material with the old.
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All Companies are required to undertake Basic Drill, and should allow sufficient time to
reach a good standard. Companies should aim to progress to Advanced Drill once the
principles of Basic Drill have been understood and mastered by the Members.
(Refer to Appendix IV)
C. ADVANCED DRILL
This is purely and simply a logical and progressive step forward from Basic Drill, and is
not as difficult as some people imagine! All Drill instructors should study the Advanced
Drill section of this book, and when they fully understand it, should consider its
introduction to the Company at least on certain Drill evenings.
Apart from the obvious point of providing additional material to prevent the Members
from becoming bored, the main advantage of Advanced Drill is that it makes a great deal
of use of NCOs and Seniors, in the commanding of individual sections into which the
Company is divided.
Not all the movements should be covered in one session. A few simple ones can be
selected the first year, and others added in later years, thus again adding to the interest
and ensuring progression.
D. SPECIAL ACTIVITIES
Different ways of carrying out BB Drill can be worked out, and an occasional use of
some of these will be great help in stimulating the Members’ interest, and maintaining as
high as possible a standard in Drill.
Drill instructors will no doubt be able to think of ideas for themselves, and anything
which adds to the enthusiasm of the Members, and enables them to get the most out of
their Drill, without cutting across the basic material in this Drill Book is worth including.
The following examples may be of interest to indicate the sort of things which can be
done.
i) Inter-Squad Drill Competitions

Introduce once or twice a year. Two or three weeks before the competition day,
NCOs are allowed to Drill their own Squads. On the competition day, a simply
Squad Drill paper (e.g. in single rank) is carried out by each Squad, and an Officer
from a neighbouring Company may be invited to judge.
ii) Sequence Drill

A Squad works to a set sequence of movements, memorized by each member, and
carried out without commands.
iii) Drill Down Contest

Members should not respond/react to wrong commands. It is a training ground to
test their alertness and concentration to words of commands given by a
commander.
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E. SIMPLE DRILL THEORY

As in any other subject, before the real practical aspects can be appreciated, a certain
amount of simple theory must be understood. The following should be carefully studied
by an instructor before taking Drill at any stage, and this elementary theory should be
introduced gradually to the Members.
4. Basic Foundations of Drill

There are two fundamental things concerning every Drill movement:
FORMATION The particular arrangement of Members in the Squad.
DIRECTION The way which the Squad is facing.
a) FORMATION
There are two basic formations in Squad Drill:
i) LINE ii) COLUMN OF THREES
b) DIRECTION
A Squad may be moved in four different ways:
i) “Skuad akan mara, dari kanan, cepat – JALAN”
*This command can be used only once, from the halt, only for Squad in line
facing front. Normally, the preliminary will be dropped in one alignment Drill.
ii) “Skuad akan menghadap ke belakang, ke belakang – PUSING. Dari kiri,

cepat – JALAN”
*If the Squad were to turn about again on the march, the following command
shall be used:
“Skuad akan menghadap ke hadapan, ke belakang – PUSING. Dari
kanan.”
iii) “Bergerak ke kanan, bertiga-tiga, ke kanan – PUSING. Dari kiri, cepat –

JALAN”
iv) “Bergerak ke kiri, bertiga-tiga, ke kiri – PUSING. Dari kanan, cepat –

JALAN”
*The command line “bertiga-tiga” is only applicable for a Squad of three ranks.
The alternative command for any number of ranks shall be:
“Bergerak ke kiri / kanan, dalam ___ barisan, ke kiri / kanan – PUSING. Dari
kanan / kiri, cepat – JALAN”
These commands are always used irrespective of the particular formation in which
the Squad is at any time. Members should be taught that the first part of the
command (the Preliminary Caution) is merely a means of warning them which
way they are to be turned.
NOTE: The appropriate directing flank must always be given immediately prior to
the command “Cepat – JALAN”.
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All Drill is based on these two foundations, and the instructor and Members should at all
times be aware of the formation and direction concerned. Drill consists of maintaining or
changing one or both of these two foundations, as will be seen from the following
examples.
i) Maintain formation: maintain direction

Start Finish
“Skuad akan mara, dari kanan, cepat – JALAN”
ii) Maintain formation: change direction

Start Finish
“Tukar haluan ke kanan dan berhenti – TUKAR. Cepat – JALAN”
iii) Change formation: maintain direction

Start Finish
“Dan berhenti di sebelah kiri, jadikan – SKUAD. Cepat – JALAN”
iv) Change formation: change direction

Start Finish
“Bergerak ke kanan, bertiga-tiga, ke kanan – PUSING”
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F. THE DIRECTING FLANK

The directing flank – “the flank by which units march or dress” – is usually determined
by the Marker (No.1 of the front rank), and it is therefore essential for the instructor to
know which member occupies this position.
The Following diagrams illustrate the various alternatives:
DARI KANAN DARI KIRI
DARI KANAN DARI KIRI
In the course of Drill movements, therefore, there may be frequent changes of the
directing flank, and the words “Dari kiri/kanan” must be included in the command, to let
the Members know by which flank to dress.
NOTE: The only exception to this rule occurs when changing direction to the outer flank
on the march. Obviously, it is advisable to temporarily change the directing
flank to the other flank before giving the rest of the command.
Examples:
i)
“Dari kanan, tukar haluan ke kanan, ke kanan – BELOK”

*This command only applies for Squad in Column formation.
ii)
“Dari kiri, tukar haluan ke kiri dan berhenti – TUKAR”
In all these cases, as soon as the particular movement is completed, the original
directing flank is restored by giving the command “Dari kiri/kanan”.
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G. WORDS OF COMMAND
Good Drill is impossible unless clear and correct words of command are given.
5. Whilst a more informal approach may be used during detail explanation, the Sedia
position should always be adopted when giving a command.
6. Commands should be given clearly and sufficiently loud. There is no need to shout as
loudly as possible.
7. All words of command consists of three parts:
PRELIMINARY - which prepares the Members for the movement to be

(Introductory) performed.
CAUTION - which tells the Members what to do.
EXECUTIVE - which tells them when to do it.
Example: Ke Kanan Pusing (Right Turn)
Preliminary - “Bergerak ke kanan, bertiga-tiga,”
Caution - “ke kanan – ”
Executive - “PUSING”
The caution should be given deliberately and clearly, which can be extended (dragged)
when necessary. The executive should be given in a short sharp tone to encourage a smart
and immediate response. A slightly higher pitch should also be used for the executive.
8. Certain one-word commands like “SEDIA”, “GERAK”, “PUSING”, “MAJU”,

“JALAN”, “HENTI”, and “BILANG”, are not hyphenated and should be given as though
they were mono-syllabic (one syllabi).
9. “SEMULA” (As you were) is a command that enables a Squad to resume its previous
position when it has acted incorrectly to a command.
10. “SKUAD” (Squad) should only be used as an executive command to bring a Squad from
the position of “Rehatkan Diri” to “Senang Diri” and the “Jadikan – SKUAD”
(Forming Squad).
In any other cases, it shall remain as a preliminary including teaching by the numbers,
e.g. “Skuad – SATU”, “Skuad – HENTI”, “Skuad akan menghadap ke hadapan /
belakang, ke belakang – PUSING” and “Skuad – SEDIA”.
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It should not be used freely as cautions before every other command: it should be
incorrect to say “Skuad, dari kanan – BILANG” or “Skuad, senang – DIRI” or “Skuad,
cepat – JALAN”
11. “AWAS” (Watch the front) is not a command. However, it is usually used by the
Commander to call his Squad to get ready for movement from “Rehatkan Diri” to
“Senang Diri”.
Example: “AWAS” – Rehatkan Diri position

“SKUAD” – Senang Diri position
12. A standard length pause should always be made between the end of the caution and the
executive. The length of the pause should be :-
At the halt or in quick time – one pace in a quick time.
In slow time – one pace in slow time.
Below are examples of commands given in quick time (as a guide):
TIMING LEFT RIGHT LEFT RIGHT
1. --- KE KANAN (PAUSE)

PUSING
2. TUKAR LANGKAH JALAN CEPAT
(PAUSE) CEPAT (PAUSE) JALAN
3. SKUAD (PAUSE) HENTI
COMMANDS
4. TUKAR HALUAN KE KIRI

(PAUSE) TUKAR
5. DI JADIKAN SEBELAH KANAN (PAUSE)
(PAUSE) SKUAD
6. PANDANG (PAUSE) KANAN
7. --- TUKAR LANGKAH MASA

BERJALAN (PAUSE) TUKAR LANGKAH
All commands on the march must be given on the correct foot, e.g. Members Henti with
their right foot (marking time) and therefore the command is also given on this foot.
All other commands follow from these, e.g. Changing Direction when in Line. The
detailed footwork carried out by Members in the Squad commences with a right turn on
right incline, and the command “…ke kanan – TUKAR” (Right – FORM) is therefore
given on the same foot as for the right turn, i.e. the left foot.
(Refer to Appendix I and Appendix II)
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13. The Check Pace

When commands are given while the Squad is on the move (or marking time), the Squad
will take an extra pace before proceeding with the new movement. This extra pace is
called the “check pace” and allows the Squad to prepare for the movement.
When teaching recruits, it will be helpful to halt them on the check pace before carrying
on with the new movement so that they realize the importance of the check pace.
NOTE: There will be no check pace for all movements in slow time except for
“Marching Off from Slow Mark Time” (No.27 of Chapter 4).
14. Lifting the leg and stamping

In most Drill movements, there is the necessity for “stamping” e.g. Sedia from Senang
Diri, Dressing, Stepping to the side, Henti, Changing step, etc. This is done by lifting the
leg (right or left as the case may be) until the thigh is horizontal, with the foot being
horizontal with the ground, keeping the rest of the body straight as at the position of
attention. The foot is then driven to the ground, the heel and the toe striking the ground at
the same time. There should not be a pause between lifting the leg and stamping; both
movements are done in one count.
15. Timing and Pauses (for turnings at the halt only) – In between each movement, there is a
pause of one count. That is, each movement consists of three counts, the first being on the
execution of the movement itself. (Refer to Appendix II)
ONE TWO THREE

Execution Pause Execution
(first movement) (second movement)
Example: “Ke kanan – PUSING” (Right turn)
ONE TWO THREE

Movement: TURN Pause STAMP with left foot
Timing: SATU DUA SATU
16. Timing for counting – The timing for counting the pause is such that there will be 40
movements (120 counts/minute).
17. No turnings (right, left or about) while marking time.
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CHAPTER 4
BASIC DRILL
“Maintain discipline and caution above all things, and be on the alert
to obey the word of command. It is both the noblest and the safest thing
for a great army to be visibly animated by one spirit.”
– Archidamus of Sparta, 431 B.C.
A. BASIC POSITIONS
1. Sedia
a) Heels together and in line; feet turned out at an angle of 30 degrees; Sedia
legs straight; body erect and square to the front;
b) arms hanging easily and as straight as the natural bend of the arm
will allow; wrists straight [Figure 4.1a],
c) hands clenched, knuckles outside; thumbs to the front, close to the fore-finger [Figure
4.1b], and immediately behind the seams of the trousers;
d) head and eyes facing the front; the back of the neck touching the collar;
e) eyes looking just above their own level; mouth closed; the weight of the body equally
balanced on both feet.
This position is of readiness in

expectation for further commands.
Common faults:
a) A strained position, restricting
breathing.
b) Bending forward and allowing the
body to sag.
c) Arms not straight and close to the
side.
d) Bending the hands at the wrists.
e) Unsteadiness.
f) Roving eyes
g) Mouth not closed.
h) Body not square to the front.
i) Heels not together; feet not proper
angle.
Figure 4.1b Clenched fist

Figure 4.1a Sedia (Side) (Front)
The thumb pointing straight with the fore-

finger in line with the thumb followed by
enclosing the thumb.
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2. Senang Diri
The position of the body remains the same as in the position of Sedia, except that:
a) the feet are placed *12 inches apart (measured from the centre of one heel to the centre
of the other). The feet are turned out at an angle of 30 degrees.
Senang Diri
12”
b) The weight of the body rests equally on the both feet [Figure 4.2].
c) Place the hands behind the back, arms straight and pushed down as far as the body will
allow without bending backwards. Place the right hand on the left hand, both palms
facing outwards, with the thumbs interlocked and the fingers kept straight and close
together.
Figure 4.2 Senang Diri (Side) (Front) (Back)
*When drilling the smaller Members, it is recommended that this distance (12 inches) be
reduced to about 9 or 10 inches, depending on their heights. This command can be given
irregardless of the direction the Squad is facing.
Common faults:
a) Feet not at proper angle and distance apart.
b) Arms not straight and close to the body.
c) Fingers not kept together.
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3. Rehatkan Diri
The position is the same as for Senang Diri except that the elbows are now bent so that the
hands reach the belt [Figure 4.3].
(Back)
Figure 4.3 Rehatkan Diri (Side) (Front)
Common faults:
a) Tendency to be too relaxed and sluggish.
b) Turning around, adjusting uniform, etc without a given order.
c) Moving the feet.
d) Bending the wrists.
e) Elbows not in line with shoulders.
f) Fingers not kept closed together.
NOTE: The Rehatkan Diri position is for the Members to relax while still remaining smart
and steady. Only with an order from the instructor or commander may they move
their hands, adjust uniforms, etc., but they must not move their feet. This is to
prevent loss of dressing.
4. Senang Diri daripada Rehatkan Diri

Command: “SKUAD”
At this command, the arms are instantly straightened and the Senang Diri position
resumed.
Common faults:
a) Failure to straighten arms quickly and smartly.
b) Moving the rest of the body.
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5. Sedia daripada Senang Diri

Command: “Skuad – SEDIA”
5.1 Teaching by numbers

a) “Sedia dengan nombor, skuad – SATU”
The left leg is raised until the thigh is horizontal. The foot keeps horizontal with the
ground. The arms are pulled to the side of the body by the shortest route; hands
clenched. The body is now kept at the position of attention with exception of the left
leg.
b) “Skuad – DUA”
Drive the left foot to the ground, the ball and the heel reaching the ground at the same
time, to complete the position of attention.
5.2 Teaching by judging the time
Timing: SATU DUA

Lift left leg and Stamps left foot on
arms to the sides ground
Common faults:
a) Bending the arms.
b) Arms not taking the shortest route, thus leaving the sides with a “flapping” impression.
c) Bending the body when moving
d) Moving the wrong foot.
e) Kicking back with left leg.
f) Failure to raise the left leg to the correct level.
NOTE: The above two movements are done as one in quick time. There should be no pause
between them.
6. Senang Diri daripada Sedia

Command: “Senang – DIRI”

a) “Senang diri dengan nombor, skuad – SATU”
The left leg is raised until the thigh is horizontal. The foot keeps horizontal with the
ground. The arms remain at the side.
Drive the left leg to the ground 12 inches from the right foot and the hands are placed
behind the back, taking the shortest route, to resume the Senang Diri position.
The movement is the same as for standing to Sedia, but this time the left foot is driven to
the ground 12 inches from the right foot and immediately place the hands behind the
back, taking the shortest route, to resume the Senang Diri position.
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Common faults:
a) Same as for “Sedia daripada Senang Diri”
b) Feet not at correct distance and angle.
c) Movement of arms not done quickly and smartly.
NOTE: The movements are done as one in quick time. There should be no pause between
them.
7. Rehatkan Diri daripada Senang Diri

Command: “Rehatkan – DIRI”
Pull the hands up to the belt, thus bending the elbows on the fourth count.
i.e. SATU, DUA, TIGA, EMPAT (REHAT)
Common faults:
a) Not pulling the hands quickly and smartly.
b) Moving the rest of the body.
NOTE: As this is the command with which the instructor or commander allows his
Members to relax, there is a tendency for him to give it in a casual manner. This
should not be the case. This command, as with all other commands, must be given
correctly and smartly in proper manner.
Movements from Senang Diri to Rehatkan Diri should also be done smartly
instead of a sloppy manner.
B. DRESSING and COVERING
8. Dressing
Command: “Lurus ke kanan / kiri – LURUS”

a) “Lurus dengan nombor, ke kanan lurus – SATU”
The marker (Penanda) stands fast. All except the right hand file Members will turn
their heads to the right. In addition, the front rank Members (except the marker)
extend their right arms in line with shoulders, hands clenched with the back of the
hands upwards. The arm should horizontal and the knuckles just touching the
shoulder of the Member on the right [Figure 4.4a & 4.5].
Figure 4.4a Right arm raised to the side, in line with shoulders
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The right-hand Members of the centre and rear

ranks raise their right arms in the same way but
in front, so that the knuckles will just fail to
touch the shoulder of the Member in front
[Figure 4.4b].
Figure 4.4b Right arm raised to the front
The marker stands fast. The rest will raise their left legs until the thighs are horizontal
[Figure 4.11a], then drive the left feet to the ground and followed with the right legs in
the same manner. Then the right hand file Members adjust their distances while the
front rank Members adjust their intervals correctly. The rest will correct their dressing
and covering with quick and short steps accordingly.
A Member is in line with the rest of the Members on his right if he, while standing
erect, can see only just the cheek of the immediate (next) Member on his right. He
should also be in line with the Member in front. This is called covering (Refer to
Chapter 2) and is done by quickly glancing, through the corners of his eyes, to the
front while still keeping head turned to the right.
Common faults:
a) Body not upright and square
to the front.
b) Arm bent and not horizontal;
not in the same plane as the
body, or not in line with
shoulders.
c) Shuffling and unnecessary
movement.
Figure 4.5 Full-arm Interval
NOTE: For left dress, heads turn to the left and the right legs will lift up first followed
by the left legs in the same manner. This time, the left-hand Member of the front
rank stand fast and Members behind him raise their left arms. Then correct
dressing with quick and short steps.
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c) “Pandang – DEPAN”
Turn the heads to the front smartly and quickly and at the same time drop the arms to
the side.
Common faults:
a) Turning head and dropping arm sluggishly.
b) Slapping the side when dropping arm.
Movement a) (turning the head) and b) (stamping left-right / hentak SATU, DUA) are
done together with the correct pauses between, on the command: “Lurus ke kanan –
LURUS”
Action: Turn Stamp Left-Right

Timing: SATU (PAUSE), DUA-TIGA, SATU, DUA
(1 whole beat) (1 whole beat) (1.5 whole beat)
Movement c) is only done on the second command: “Pandang – DEPAN”
NOTE: On no account should the arms be bent. If space does not permit full-arm
intervals, the Squad may be dressed at half-arm length interval [Figure 4.6a]
with the command “Lurus separuh ke kanan – LURUS”, where the front rank
Members will bend their arms at the elbows, and rest the fists in front of the
chest and dress in the usual way. However, right-hand Members of the centre
and rear ranks raise their right arms, and not bend them, so that the knuckles
will just fail to touch the shoulder of the Member in front [Figure 4.4b]. To
ensure good dressings, the upper arms must remain in line with shoulders even
if the fists cannot reach the chest [Figure 4.6b].
Figure 4.6b Upper arm in line with

shoulders
Figure 4.6a Half-arm interval
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If the Members’ intervals are smaller than a full-arm’s length before the
execution of the Lurus (Dress), the front rank Member will raise their arms behind
the backs of the Members on their right/left [Figure 4.7a] and then correct the
interval on the second movement.
This also applies for half-arm interval dressings where the elbows will be placed
behind the backs of the Members on their right/left [Figure 4.7b].
Figure 4.7a Arm placed behind Figure 4.7b Elbow placed behind
Arms (or elbows, for half-intervals) should never be raised higher or lower than
their own shoulders’ height. When dressing to a taller Member, raise the arm to
your own shoulders’ height and keep it at its full length, not bending it [Figure
4.8a].
Similarly, when dressing to a shorter Member, raise the arm fully so that the tip of
the fore-finger is just above the shorter Member’s shoulder [Figure 4.8b], not over
it. By doing so, the correct intervals are achieved.
Figure 4.8a Figure 4.8b

Dressing to a taller Member Dressing to a shorter Member
Dressing can also be done from the centre, for proving Squad (e.g. “Lurus ke
dalam – LURUS”). The right and left arms will be raised and the heads turned to
the right and left respectively followed by the second movement.
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C. TURNINGS and INCLININGS (At the Halt)
9. Turning to the Left or Right

Command: “Ke kiri / kanan – PUSING”

a) “Berpusing dengan nombor, ke kiri pusing – SATU”
Turn to the left, through an angle of 90 degrees on the left heel and right toe, keeping
the knees straight and the weight of the body on the left foot [Figure 4.9a]. Keep the
body straight and the arms by the side as in Sedia. The left foot should be flat on the
ground and the right heel slightly raised; the right leg to the rear [Figure 4.9b].
Figure 4.9b Right heel slightly raised (Close-up view)
Common faults:
a) Body not straight and square to the new direction.
b) Weight not to the right foot.
c) Swinging of arms.
d) Left foot not in proper position so that on bringing
in the right foot, the angle formed is less than 30
degrees.
Figure 4.9a Left turn e) Unsteadiness.
The right leg is raised until the thigh is horizontal and the right foot driven to the
ground so that the Sedia position is resumed in the new direction.
Common faults: Before After

a) Bending the body. 0 degrees 90 degrees to the left
b) Not raising the right foot high enough.
c) Feet not in proper position.
d) Turned through less than 90 degrees.

a) Command: “Ke kiri – PUSING”
The two movements are done together with the correct pauses in between.
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b) Command: “Ke kanan – PUSING”
The movements are the same as for turning to the left, expect in the opposite, turning
to the right through 90 degrees on the right heel and the left toe, and stamping with
the left foot.
Timing: (Refer to Chapter 3 No. 15 on page 14)
10. Turning about (to the back)

Command: “Ke belakang – PUSING”

a) “Berpusing dengan nombor, ke belakang pusing – SATU”
Turn in the same way as for Ke Kanan Pusing (Right Turn) in the clockwise
direction, but this time through an angle of 180 degrees so that the left leg is twisted
behind the right leg [Figure 4.10], with the right foot flat on the ground and the left
heel slightly raised. The pauses between the movements remain the same.
(Side, close-up view)
Figure 4.10 About turn
Common faults:
a) Turning counter-clockwise.
b) Body not erect throughout.
c) Unsteadiness.
d) Tendency to bring in the left
foot in the shortest way (Back, close-up view)
without first lifting the left leg
until the thigh is horizontal.
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The left leg is raised until the thigh is horizontal and the left foot driven to the ground
so that the Sedia position is resumed in the new direction.
Before During After

0 degrees 180 degrees turn Stamp with left foot

Command: “Ke belakang – PUSING”
The two movements are done together with the correct pauses in between.
Timing: (Refer to Chapter 3 No. 15 on page 14)
Common faults:
a) Bending the body.
b) Not raising the left foot high enough.
c) Feet not in proper position.
d) Turned through less than 180 degrees.
11. Inclining to the Right or Left (Half-turns)

Command: “Separuh ke kiri / kanan – PUSING”
Turn through an angle of 45 degrees in the same way as for the Left/Right Turn.
Before After
0 degrees 45 degrees to the
right
The dressing in Separuh ke kanan (Right Incline) position is such that the right shoulder
of each Member is directly behind the centre of the back of the Member originally on his
right and his left shoulder is in line with the centre of the back of the Member originally
in front, in the case of the centre and rear ranks.
NOTE: Before attempting to do Ke Belakang Pusing (About Turn) and Separuh Ke

Kiri/Kanan (Left/Right Incline) by judging the time, the Squad should first be
taught by numbers in the same way as for Ke Kanan Pusing (Right Turn).
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D. FALLING OUT
12. Command: “Keluar – BARIS”
The Squad will turn to the right and march off 3 paces, breaking off. The movements
(three, in this case: turning, stamping, marching) are done with the correct pauses in
between them.
Action: Turn Pause Stamp Pause March

Timing: SATU DUA SATU DUA-TIGA SATU, DUA, TIGA
(Hentak) (one beat) (Kiri, kanan, kiri)
NOTE: This command marks a break in the drill parade and is not the end of it.
Therefore, the Squad will not leave the parade ground but await further
instructions. Marching off 3 paces does not followed by halting. This also
applies in Dismissal (Bersurai) (Refer to Chapter 6 No.6 on page 56)
E. MARKING TIME (At the Halt)

This movement can be done irregardless of the direction the Squad is facing.
13. Quick Mark Time

Command: “Hentak kaki, cepat – HENTAK”
From Sedia position, lift the left leg until the thigh is horizontal, letting loose from knee-
below, foot is horizontal with the ground [Figure 4.11]. Return the foot to the ground,
toe-cap first without stamping and lift the right leg until the thigh is horizontal. Continue
marking time without swinging the arms or moving the rest of the body. When halted, the
Squad or each individual must not move from the original spot.
Common faults:
a) Body not erect
and steady.
b) Stamping.
c) Drifting forward,
backward or side-
ways.
d) Increasing or
decreasing the rate
of marking time.
e) Looking down.
Figure 4.11a Figure 4.11b

Hentak Kaki (Inclined view) Thigh lifted 90 degrees
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14. Slow Mark Time

Command: “Hentak kaki, perlahan – HENTAK”
Same as for quick time but done in slow time, placing feet lightly back on ground on
every count, toe-cap first without stamping and not suspending (hanging) the thighs in
between counts.
15. Double Mark Time

Command: “Hentak kaki, berlari – HENTAK”
Same as for quick time but done in double time and placing
both hands in front of the chest as soon as the first left foot
hits the ground [Figure 4.12] and will be placed that way as
long as movements are done in double time.
Figure 4.12 Berlari Hentak
16. Halting (from quick/slow/double mark time)

Command: “Skuad – HENTI”
Given as the right foot hits the ground during mark time. Halt with 2 quick time stamps
on both feet to the ground and resume the Sedia position.
Timing: “ – HENTI” SATU DUA

Right Left – Stamp, Right – Stamp
(1.5 whole beat)
NOTE: 4 counts for halting in DOUBLE mark time, and hands returned to the sides on
the final stamp.
17. Changing step (while quick/slow/double mark time)

This step is to regain the correct timing while marking time. Take 2 paces with the same
foot and carry on marking time.
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Hentak Kaki (marking time) allows a Squad to remain in the same place without halting
and should never be used as a means of punishment for the Squad.
NOTE: After giving the executive command “– MAJU”, the order for the directing flank
must follow (for quick/slow/double time). Thus:
“Maju ke hadapan – MAJU. Dari kanan / kiri”
For double time, the procedure is the same, with hands remained on the chest.
F. STEPPING to the SIDE, FRONT and BACK.

These movements allow a Squad to be moved to the side, front or back up to a maximum
of 8 paces without marching.
18. To the Side

Command: “ langkah ke sebelah kanan – GERAK”
Lift the right leg until the thigh is horizontal and stamp down 12 inches to the right of the
left foot (measured from the centre of one heel to the centre of the other), still forming an
angle of 30 degrees. Immediately do the same with the left leg and stamp the left foot just
to the left of the right foot to resume Sedia position. Repeat for as many times as ordered.
Timing:
SATU DUA DUA TIGA DUA DUA DUA TIGA TIGA……
Right Left (Pause) (Pause) Right Left (Pause) (Pause) Right……
1 count 1 count 1 count 1 count
When moving to the left, the same procedure is used, but this time the left foot is first
brought to the left and the right foot closed in.
19. To the Front or Back

Command: “ langkah ke hadapan / belakang – GERAK”
Take the required number of paces forward (or back) without swinging the arms, each
pace being 30 inches. Then act as follows:
a) For odd-number paces: Complete the number of paces. Then lift the right leg and
stamp to Sedia.
b) For even-number paces: Complete the number of paces. Then lift the left leg and
stamp to Sedia.
Common faults:
a) Looking down.
b) Body not erect.
c) Swing of arms.
d) Not lifting the leg until the thigh is horizontal before stamping.
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G. MARCHING and HALTING
Foot diagrams: L R
Feet lifted when thigh is horizontal
or just off the ground in slow march
Feet not moving from position or
stamped on the ground.
NOTE: All pace distances (in inches) are measured from heel to heel.
20. Quick Time March (120 paces/minute)

Command: “Cepat – JALAN”
Common Faults:
a) Body not erect.
b) Arms bent at
elbows and
wrists.
c) Not swinging
arms straight in
front and back.
d) Looking down.
e) Not striking the
ground with the
heel first
(shuffling)
Figure 4.13 Cepat Jalan (Front) (Side)

a) “Berjalan dengan nombor, cepat jalan – SATU”
Starting with the left foot, take a pace forward of *27 inches bending the left knee
only slightly to allow the foot to clear the ground.
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At the same time, swing the right arm forward until it is horizontal, thumb upwards
[Figure 4.1b], and the left arm as far back as it will go, without bending at the elbows
and wrists. Keep the right knee braced. The left foot is driven to the ground heel first
[Figure 4.13].
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b) “Skuad –DUA”
Immediately bring the right foot forward in the same way, this time swinging the left
arm to the front and the right arm back. Continue with the left foot again, then the
right, and so on.
NOTE: *The distance of 27 inches may be reduced to 21 inches (langkah pendek) in

Drilling the smaller Members. When teaching recruits, it is best to carry out
the movements step by step in 100 paces per minute, calling out “Left” then
“Right” then “Left” again and checking them each time.
20.2 Teaching by judging time

When marching in quick time, Squad Members shall call out the timing “Kiri, kanan,
kiri, kanan, kiri” as soon as the command is given.
21. Halting in Quick Time

The command is given as the left foot reaches the ground.
Teaching by numbers (from the march)

a) “Berhenti dengan nombor, henti – SATU”
Take a check pace of 27 inches with the right foot; left heel slightly raised both arms
swung.
b) “Skuad – DUA” (Lifting and stamping both legs)

Take a half pace (15 inches) with the left foot, slightly clear from the ground still
swinging the arms. Raise the left leg and right arm until they are horizontal, with the
left arm swung back as far as it can go.
Stamp 6 inches further than the right foot with the left foot and bring both arms to
the side. Immediately raise the right leg until the thigh is horizontal [Figure 4.11a] and
stamp with the foot next to the left foot, heels together and in line, resuming Sedia
position.
Timing:
“ – HENTI” CHECK SATU DUA

Left Right Left (Stamp), Right (Stamp)
(1.5 whole beat)
Common faults:
a) Not swinging arms to the correct levels.
b) Not lifting the left and right legs high enough.
c) Last pace with the right foot not done with the correct timing.
d) Bending the body when halting.
e) Body weight not balanced evenly on both feet on completion.
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22. Marching in Slow Time (60 paces/minute)

Command: “Perlahan – JALAN”
a) The left foot is brought forward about half pace at the same angle as it was at Sedia
position; the foot is horizontal and just above the ground [Figure 4.14].
b) The full pace of 27 inches is completed by bringing the foot down, toe first, at the
correct pace distance. The weight of the body now rests on the left leg. The right knee
is slightly bent and the right heel raised.
c) The right foot is then brought forward in the same way. This process continues with
the right, then the left, and so on.
Timing:
“– JALAN” DUA-TIGA KIRI DUA-TIGA

(1 whole beat) (1 whole beat) (1 whole beat)
(from “Sedia”) Left foot out Full pace then shoot right foot out
KANAN DUA-TIGA
(1 whole beat) (1 whole beat)
Full pace then shoot left foot out
Common faults:
a) Looking down
b) Leaning back.
c) Foot reaching the ground toe first.
d) Shuffling.
Figure 4.14 Perlahan Jalan (Close-up view)
NOTE: For all movements done in slow march, arms are to be kept at the side as in
Sedia position and not swung at all.
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23. Halting in Slow Time (from the march)

The command is given as the right foot reaches the ground.
Teaching by numbers
a) “Henti dengan nombor, henti – SATU”
The left foot is brought 6 inches to the front of the right foot at the same angle as it
was at Sedia and just above the ground [Figure 4.14b].
Lift the left foot until the thigh is horizontal to the ground [Figure 4.11a] and stamp
down in quick time 6 inches further than the right foot; follow by the right foot to
resume Sedia position.
Timing:
“ – HENTI” SATU DUA

Right Left (Stamp), Right (Stamp)
(1.5 whole beat)
Common faults:
a) Same as for “Halting in Quick Time” from b) to e) (Refer to page 30)
b) Not halting in quick time.
24. Marching and Halting in Double Time (180 paces/minute)

Command: “Sedia untuk *berlari, dari kanan / kiri, cepat – LARI”
*On the command “berlari”, place the hands up on the

chest, clenched with thumbs upwards [Figure 4.15],
bending the elbows, and run, beginning with the left foot,
taking wide steps of 40 inches.
Halting is the same as for quick time, but done in double

time, the arms being returned to the sides immediately on
the final stamp.
Figure 4.15 Both hands on chest
25. Marching Off from Quick Mark Time

Command: “Maju ke hadapan – MAJU”
Command is given as the left foot reaches the ground. Stamp with the right foot so that
the instep is 6 inches behind the left heel. Take a pace forward with the left foot and
continue marching, swinging the arms.
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26. Marking Time from Quick March

Command: “Hentak kaki – HENTAK”
Command is given as the right foot reaches the ground. Take a check pace with the left
foot. Take another pace, with the right foot without dragging it on the ground, finishing
about 6 inches behind the left foot. At the same time, bring the arms smartly to the side.
Timing:
CHECK IN KIRI KANAN KIRI
Marking time on the same spot
27. Marching Off from Slow Mark Time

Command: “Maju ke hadapan – MAJU”
Same as for quick time, command is given as the left foot reaches the ground except that
there is no arm swinging. The check pace is also the stamp with the right foot which will
be followed by shooting out the left foot to resume the slow march.
28. Marking Time from Slow March

Command: “Hentak kaki – HENTAK”
Same as for quick time, command is given as the right foot reaches the ground finishing
with the left foot 6 inches further than the right foot. Lift the left foot and marking time is
carried out from there.
Timing: “ – HENTAK” (Start slow mark time)

Right Left
NOTE: There is no turning about (Ke Belakang Pusing) when marking time (Hentak
Kaki). The word Cepat / Perlahan / Berlari is only given to mark time from the
halt.
29. Breaking into Slow Time from Quick Time

Command: “Tukar langkah jalan perlahan, perlahan – JALAN”
The command is given as the left foot reaches the ground, then:
a) take a check pace with the right foot.
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b) then lift the left leg and stamp down 6 inches further than the right foot followed with
the right foot in the same manner and stamp down in line with the left foot. At the
same time bring the arms smartly to the side.
c) movements a) and b) are done in quick time.
d) Bring the left foot forward as in slow march immediately after b) and commence in
slow time.
Timing:
“ – JALAN” CHECK SATU DUA Dua-Tiga
Left Right Left (Stamp) Right (Stamp) & shoot left foot out
30. Breaking into Quick Time from Slow Time

Command: “Tukar langkah jalan cepat, cepat – JALAN”
Command is given as the right foot reaches the ground, bring the left foot to the point
where the middle of left foot (6 inches) in line with the side front of the right foot,
subsequently march off with the left foot in quick time, swinging the arms in doing so.
Carry on marching in quick time.
31. Breaking into Double Time from Quick Time

Command: “Tukar langkah berlari – LARI”
Command is given as the right foot reaches the ground. On the next pace, take a check
pace of 40 inches, bending the left knee in doing so. At the same time, bring the hands up
to the chest [Figure 4.14] as in the double march. Continue running, taking wide steps of
40 inches.
Timing: “ – LARI” CHECK IN, KIRI, KANAN, KIRI…

Right Left (Running)
hands up to the chest
32. Breaking into Quick Time from Double Time

Command: “Tukar langkah jalan cepat, cepat – JALAN”
Given as the right foot reaches the ground and take 2 more paces in double time. On the
second pace, i.e. right foot, bring the arms to the sides. Start marching in quick time with
the next pace, i.e. left foot, swinging the arms.
NOTE: A Squad should not be made to break into double time from slow time, or vice
versa.
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H. CHANGING STEP (On the March)
33. Command: “Tukar langkah semasa berjalan, TUKAR LANGKAH”
Changing step enables a Squad or an individual to regain correct step when this has been
lost.
33.1 In Quick Time

Command is given as the right foot reaches the ground, then:
a) lift the left foot with arms swung and stamp down 6 inches further than the right foot.
b) lift the right leg until the thigh is horizontal and return the arms to the side. Drive the
right foot to the ground so that, on impact, the instep is 6 inches behind the left heel.
Immediately step off a full pace with the left foot, swinging the arms accordingly.
c) carry on marching
Timing: KIRI–KANAN
(1.5 whole beat)
Common fault: Not returning the arms to the side on movement b).
33.2 In Slow Time

Command is given as the right foot reaches the ground with the left foot finishing 6
inches in front of the right foot, and the method of changing step is the same as for quick
time, by lifting the left foot until the thigh is horizontal to the ground and stamp down in
quick time followed with the right foot and then carry on marching in slow time.
Timing: KIRI–KANAN
(1.5 whole beat)
Common fault: Not stamping down with the left and right leg and shooting forward the
left foot all in the duration of one pace (in quick time)
NOTE: Change steps for both quick time and slow time shall be carried out 2 times
consecutively.
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I. TURNINGS and INCLININGS (On the March)
34. Turning to the Left

Command: “Ke kiri – PUSING”
34.1 In Quick Time

Command is given as the right foot reaches the ground
Teaching by numbers (from the march)

a) “Berpusing dengan nombor, ke kiri pusing – SATU”
Take a check pace with the left foot with arms swung out.
Lift the right leg until the thigh is horizontal and bring arms to side. The body and
lifted leg should still face the same original direction.
c) “Skuad – TIGA”
Stamp the right foot in 45 degrees to the left and turn the whole body through 90
degrees to the left with the left foot in the new direction with arms swung out
NOTE: In actual quick march, movements c) and d) are done in 1 pace duration
Timing: “ – PUSING” CHECK (Turn)

Right Left Left foot out instantly
after right foot stamps
34.2 In Slow Time

Command is given as the left foot reaches the ground then:
a) finish with the right foot 6 inches further than the left foot. Immediately lift the right
leg until the thigh is horizontal and drive the foot to the ground in the new direction.
At the same time, turn the whole body through 90 degrees to the left.
b) Take a pace forward with the left foot in the new direction. Continue slow march.
Timing: “ – PUSING” (Turn)

Left Left foot out instantly
after right foot stamps
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35. Turning to the Right

Command: “Ke kanan – PUSING”
35.1 In Quick Time

Command is given as the left foot reaches the ground. The rest is the same as for turning
to the left, except done in the opposite:
a) Take a check pace with the right foot.
b) Stamp with the left foot in 45 degrees to the right and immediately march off,
commencing with the right foot.
35.2 In Slow Time

Command is given as the right foot reaches the ground, then:
a) finish with the left foot 6 inches further than the right foot. Immediately lift the left
leg until the thigh is horizontal and drive the left foot to the ground 45 degrees to the
right. At the same time, turn the whole body through 90 degrees to the right.
b) Take a pace forward with the right foot in the new direction. Continue slow march.
NOTE: In slow time, there should be stamping and no arm swinging.
36. Turning About (to the back)

Command: “Ke belakang –PUSING”
Figure 4.16 Movement b)
36.1 In Quick Time
Given as the right foot reaches the ground then:
a) take a check pace with the left foot.
b) Take another pace with the right, bringing the foot in with the
heel behind the left foot without dragging it on the ground,
keeping the shoulders square to the front [Figure 4.16], and
return the arms to the sides.
c) Turn the body 90 degrees to the right. At the same time, lift
the left leg until the thigh is horizontal and drive the foot
down in the new direction.
d) Turn the body a further 90 degrees to the right; lift the right
leg and drive the foot down in the new direction so that the
instep is behind the left heel.
e) Raise the left leg and stamp to attention so that the instep is 6
inches behind the right heel.
f) Shoot forward the right foot, swinging the arms, and continue
marching.
NOTE: In counting time, each of the movements a) to f) will be done in 1 pace’s count.
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Timing: CHECK IN SATU DUA TIGA MAJU

Left Right Left –Stamp Right –Stamp Left – Stamp Right
[Figure
4.16]
36.2 In slow time

Command is given as the right foot reaches the ground, finishing with the left foot 6
inches further than the right foot. Then lifting and stamping legs in slow time without
suspending the thighs, in correct pauses in between as follows:
Timing: “ – PUSING” SATU – DIAM DUA – DIAM TIGA – DIAM

Right Left – Stamp Right – Stamp Left – Stamp
with right foot out
[Figure 4.17a] [Figure 4.17b] [Figure 4.17c]
Figure 4.17a Figure 4.17b Figure 4.17c

Left stamp Right stamp Left stamp, right foot out
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37. Inclining to the Right or Left

Command: “Berjalan menyerong, separuh ke kanan / kiri – PUSING”
The method is the same as for the full turn except that the body is now turned to an angle
of 45 degrees. However, the left foot that is driven to the ground will maintain in the
original direction.
Example: “Berjalan menyerong, separuh ke kanan – PUSING”
Timing: CHECK (Turn)

Right
Right foot out after

left foot stamps
J. WHEELING (On the March – as an individual)
38. Command: “Ke kiri / kanan – BELOK”
The command can be given on any pace on the march. At the command, continue to
march through 90 degrees on a quarter circle of radius 24 inches. He must shorten his
pace (but not the rate of marching) towards the given direction. Arms should be fully
swung (except in slow or double march).
Example: “Ke kanan – BELOK”
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K. CALL for ANNOUNCEMENT

Forming Squad in fastest possible way not for the purpose of Drill, but for announcements
and urgent assembly. Not necessarily in the position of tallest on the right and shortest on
the left.
Teaching Guide
Step 1: “Rehatkan – DIRI” (all will stand in Rehatkan Diri position)
Step 2: “SKUAD” (Senang Diri position)
Step 3: “Apabila dapat hukuman “*Tiga barisan di hadapan saya – GERAK’, skuad
hendaklah bersedia, berlari, berbaris dalam *tiga barisan di hadapan, di
tengah-tengah, di mana saya menghadap. Fahamkah skuad?”
(an instruction from Commander)
*The number of lines (barisan) varies on the size of the Members you want to
assemble.
Step 4: “Faham, TUAN / PUAN” (Members’ response)
Step 5: “*Tiga barisan di hadapan saya – GERAK”
Actual Commanding
Step 1: “Rehatkan – DIRI”
Step 2: “SKUAD”
Step 3: “*Tiga barisan di hadapan saya – GERAK”
Immediately command is given on Step No.3, Members will take the quickest means to
assemble facing the Commander in Sedia position.
Before:
After:
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CHAPTER 5
SQUAD DRILL
“The [soldiers] must learn to keep their ranks, to obey words of
command, and signals by drum and trumpet, and to observe good order, whether
they halt, advance, retreat, are upon a march, or engaged with an enemy.”
– Niccolo Machiavelli: Arte della Guerra, 1520
The Members should not be pre–arranged prior to Falling In.
A. FALLING IN (By sizing)

There are two ways of sizing a Squad of three ranks:
1. Tallest on the Flanks, Shortest in the Centre

Command: The Squad stands in Rehatkan Diri position.
“SKUAD” The Squad comes to Senang Diri position.
Timing: (Hop/Satu)
“Tanda – PENANDA” The marker (penanda), usually the tallest person in the
Squad comes to Sedia position, and after a pause equal to
Timing: (Satu, Dua), Dua- two paces in quick time, marches out *15 paces and
Tiga, Jalan… (Check, Satu, **halts in front of, and two paces (or more) away from
Dua), Dua-Tiga, (Hop/Satu) the Commander (who is *18 paces away from the Squad)
and resume Senang Diri position.
*This number may be reduced if there is not enough

space.
**all halting includes a check pace followed by stamping
twice in quick time.
NOTE: The Commander may adjust himself discretionally after the marker halts.
“Yang tinggi ke kanan, The remainder of the Squad (including the marker) comes
rendah ke kiri, dalam satu to Sedia position, and after a pause equal to 2 paces in
barisan – PARAS” quick time, march *15 paces towards the marker, *halt,
and arrange themselves according to their height, in single
Timing: (Satu, Dua), Dua- rank, tallest on the right, shortest on the left.
Tiga, Jalan … (Check, Satu,
Dua), Dua-Tiga, (Satu, pause, Dressing in close formation (no intervals between
Dua-Tiga, Satu, Dua) Members) is taken up by the right, and the position of
attention is maintained.
“Pandang – DEPAN” All heads turn to the front smartly and sharply.
Timing: (Hop/Satu)
“Dari kanan – BILANG” Members number off sharply in even time and tone from
right to left, the right hand Member calling out “SATU”,
the next “DUA” and so on. Heads and eyes are kept
steady to the front.
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Alternative Command:
“Dari kanan, berdua – The Squad will number in the same way except in twos,
BILANG” i.e. “SATU”, “DUA”, “SATU”, “DUA”, etc. This is much
easier and faster than the above method.
NOTE: If an error is made in the numbering, the command “SEMULA” is given, and the
last correct number is called out by the instructor or the Commander. The Member
with this number calls out his number again and the numbering continues down the
line.
“Nombor ganjil satu langkah The odd (ganjil) numbers take 1 *step forward and the
ke hadapan, nombor genap even (genap) numbers 1 step backward.
satu langkah ke belakang –
GERAK” *each step should be at a pace of 30 inches.
“Orang yang di sebelah The odd numbers except the marker (No.1) turn right
kanan sekali diam, nombor while the even numbers turn left.
ganjil ke kanan, nombor
genap ke kiri, barisan kanan
dan kiri – PUSING”
“Jadikan tiga barisan, cepat – Except the marker, all the Members march off, the even
JALAN” numbers wheeling to the right through 180 degrees and
following the rear Member of the odd numbers.
No.3 halts 1 pace behind No.1 and No.5 halts 1 pace

behind No.3. No.7 halts at short interval to the left of
No.1, No.9 halts 1 pace behind No.7 and so on. Each
Member will halt one by one, not together.
As each Member reaches his position, he halts facing the

flank, pauses and waits for the Member at the rear rank to
halt. The rear rank Member of each file will then call up
“HOP” when they have taken the position and the three
Members in that file will turn to the front together in
correct timing.
If there were to be only one Member at the last file, then

he shall turn to the front on his own.
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Dressing and Covering:

“Lurus ke kanan – LURUS” The Squad will act as in Basic Drill to correct their
dressing and covering. The front rank Members will
adjust and determine the intervals, and the distances by
the right hand file Members.
Members in the centre and rear ranks cover their front

rank Members, still keeping their heads turned to the
OR right, by glancing at the corner of their eyes, also
correcting their alignment in their respective ranks.
A blank file is always the second file from the left.

(Refer to the diagrams on the left)
The commander will determine suitable Members of the

centre and rear ranks to complete the left hand file.
“Pandang – DEPAN” The Squad will respond to the command “Pandang –

DEPAN” after the dressing has been properly taken up, all
heads to the right, except the right hand file, by turning
their heads to the front together. At the same time,
Members of the front rank and right hand file, except the
marker, will return their arms to the side silently.
NOTE: A Squad can be dressed by the left; Members looking to the left, and extending
their left arms, then stamp “RIGHT, LEFT”.
When a Squad is on the move or marking time, dressing and covering are
automatically corrected without any command and without the arms being raised,
by glancing at the corner of their eyes and not turning heads at all. After the
command “HENTI”, and so long as the Squad remains stationary, dressing is
carried out only on the appropriate command.
2. Tallest on the Right, Shortest on the Left

Movements are the same as for No.1 up to “Dari kanan – BILANG”. Then proceed as
follows:
“Orang yang di sebelah All Members except the marker, turns to the right
kanan sekali diam, yang lain, forming a single file.
ke kanan – PUSING”
“Jadikan tiga barisan, cepat – The Squad will carry out the movement in the same way,
JALAN” but this time, No.2 takes position behind No.1, No.3
behind No.2, No.4 on the left of No.1 and so on. When the
Squad is formed, dressing shall be corrected with the
appropriate commands.
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Distinction between No.1 and No.2

The Squad formed in No.1 has the taller Members on the right and the shorter Members on
the left, as opposed to No.2, where the taller Members are on both flanks and the shorter
Members are in the centre.
B. OPEN ORDER and CLOSE ORDER
3. A Squad is always inspected in the Open Order formation. There is a distance of 180
inches between front and rear ranks.
Command:
“Buka barisan – GERAK” The front rank Members take 2 paces forward (30 inches
per pace) and the rear rank Members similar paces back.
This is done with the left foot taking 15 inches without

bending the left knee and a full pace of 30 inches with the
right and 15 inches on the left by lifting the left leg and
stamp into place followed by right leg.
The centre rank Members stand fast. Arms are not to

swing throughout.
“Tutup barisan – GERAK” The reverse of the above is done. All paces forward or
back will be taken starting with the left foot.
On completion, the distance between ranks is once more

one arm length or 30 inches.
Timing: KIRI KANAN KIRI KANAN

Inches: 15” 30” 15” (Halt)
Left Right Left – Stamp Right – Stamp
(in one count) (in one count)
NOTE: If a Squad is in 2 ranks, only the rear rank will act on the command for Open or
Close Order.
Common faults:
a) Bending the left leg.
b) Looking down or sideways.
c) Swinging the arms.
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C. CHANGING DIRECTION when IN LINE (By forming)

A Squad of more than six files, advancing or retiring in line, must do the “Form” in order
to change direction and without changing formation.
Some Drill terminology:

i) Halt to the Halt – Sedia position followed by movement, to Sedia position
ii) Halt to the Move – Sedia position followed by movement, to Hentak Kaki
iii) Move to the Halt – on the march followed by movement, to Sedia position
iv) Move to the Move – on the march followed by movement, to Hentak Kaki
v) Pivot – The flank on which a unit wheels when changing direction or
forming Squad. It can either be on the directing flank or
(temporary directing) outer flank.
4. From the Halt to the Halt

Command:
“Tukar haluan ke kanan dan The right-hand Member (Guide) of the front rank turns to
berhenti – TUKAR” the right. Remainders of the front rank incline to the
right. The centre and rear ranks stand fast. The *pivot
Members are the right-hand file Members.
“Cepat – JALAN” The *pivot file will act as follows :

i) The front rank Member marches forward 3 paces and
**halts.
ii) The centre rank Member wheels 3 paces into position

and **halts 1 pace behind the front rank Member in
the new direction by doing 2 right inclines.
iii) The rear rank Member wheels 3 paces into position

and **halts 1 pace behind the centre rank Member in
the same way.
The remainder of the front rank will march, by wheeling

*The three Members of the and **halt into position in line with the Guide (Penanda)
right-hand file. at correct intervals, taking the shortest route, i.e. 5 paces,
7 paces, 9 paces etc.
**includes a check pace followed by stamping twice in

quick time.
Changing direction to the left is the same but done in opposite, the Guide being the left-
hand Member of the leading rank, and dressing taken from the left once done.
NOTE: When the movement is done in slow time, there will not be a check pace prior to
Henti. Therefore, the right foot is brought next to the left foot and followed by two
quick stamps to completion. The movement should first be taught in slow time.
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5. From the Halt to the Move

Command:
“Tukar haluan ke kanan – The Squad acts as above, except that the Members,
TUKAR” instead of halting, will first take the required number of
(“dan berhenti” is omitted) paces follow by an instep, which is to bring the right foot
next to the left foot and arms returned to the sides
“Cepat – JALAN” followed by mark time (Hentak Kaki).
Heads will be turned to the right in dressing on the first

stamp until the command “Maju ke hadapan – MAJU” or
“Skuad – HENTI” is given, in which case the Members
will turn their heads to the front on the first stamp (right
or left foot, depending on the command given).
NOTE: 1. When changing direction to the right, all except the right-hand file Members turn
their heads to the right on the first stamp; when changing direction to the left, all
except the left-hand file Members turn their heads turn to the left on the first
stamp.
2. When the movement is done in slow time, the right foot will be brought next to
the left upon completion of the final odd numbered pace, prior to Hentak Kaki.
6. From the Move to the Halt and Move to the Move
To the Left:
a) The command is given as the right foot reaches the ground followed by check pace
and stamping on the turn, by all Members including the (temporary) Guide.
b) The (temporary) Guide turns to the left as in “Ke kiri – PUSING” and marches 3
paces forward.
c) The remainder in the front rank inclines to the left as in the “Separuh ke kiri –
PUSING” and march into position, taking the shortest route, i.e. 5 paces, 7 paces, 9
paces etc.
d) The rest of the Squad Members will act as in the “Ke kiri – PUSING”, i.e. take a
check pace with the left feet, then lift the right legs until the thighs are horizontal and
stamp to the ground, but without turning their bodies or facing the new direction.
They will instead march, by the shortest route, into position as above.
e) If the command “dan berhenti” (at the halt) is included, the Squad will halt on
completion, taking a check pace with the right foot followed by 2 quick stamps (Refer
to No.4 on page 45). If not, the Squad will mark time after bringing the right foot next
to the left foot (Refer to No.5 above).
To the Right:
The command is given as the left foot reaches the ground. The Squad acts as above from a)
to d) but in the opposite, and then carry on from e) below:
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e) If the command “dan berhenti” (at the halt) is included, the Squad will halt on
completion with 2 quick stamps (LEFT, RIGHT) without the check pace. If not, the
Squad will mark time without bringing the left foot next to the right foot.
Example: “Tukar haluan ke kanan dan berhenti – TUKAR. Cepat – JALAN”
Before During After
NOTE: 1. In changing direction to the outer flank, the command “Dari kiri/kanan” will
precede (come first) the preliminary command, hence the directing flank being
temporarily changed.
2. When changing direction there should not be any missing Member in the leading
rank. If there is a blank file without both centre and rear rank Members when
retiring, the front rank Member will move two paces forward into the rear rank
immediately after turning about, before the Commander gives further commands.
3. In changing direction to the right, dressing will be taken from the right; in
changing direction to the left, dressing will be taken from the left. Dressing taken
from the temporary directing flank should be done only once. Subsequent dressing
should be taken from the original directing flank.
4. When the movement is done from the move to the halt, in slow time, there will
not be a check pace prior to Henti.
 To the left: the right foot is brought next to the left foot and followed by 2
quick stamps to completion.
 To the right: the left foot is brought next to the right foot and followed by 2
5. When the movement is done from the move to the move, in slow time, there will
not be a check pace prior to marking time.
 To the left: the right foot is brought next to the left foot and heads turned to
the left for dressing on the first stamp.
 To the right: the left foot is brought next to the right foot and heads turned to
the right for dressing on the first stamp.
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D. CHANGING DIRECTION when in COLUMN OF THREES (By wheeling)
7. Command: “Tukar haluan ke kiri / kanan, ke kiri / kanan – BELOK”
The command can be given on any pace. Each file, or rank, will wheel successively round
the same point. The inner Member (of the pivot rank) will wheel through 90 degrees on a
quarter circle of radius 24 inches. He must shorten his pace (but not his rate of marching)
and the outer Member lengthens his pace so that dressing is maintained throughout. Arms
should be fully swung (except in slow and double march).
Common faults:
a) Not wheeling at the same point as the leading file or rank.
b) Inner flank not swinging arms fully.
c) Turning the heads in order to maintain dressing.
NOTE: If the Squad has been ordered to halt before it has completed it’s wheeling,
Members who have not wheeled will immediately cover those who have.
For wheeling through more than 90 degrees, the command will be repeated. For
wheeling through less than 90 degrees, the command “MAJU” will be given at the
desired degree of direction after the command “ – BELOK”.
When wheeling to the outer flank, the command “Dari kiri/kanan” will precede the
preliminary command “Tukar haluan ke kanan/kiri”.
Example: “Dari kanan, tukar haluan ke kanan, ke kanan – BELOK”
24”
Pivot rank
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E. FORMING SQUAD
This manoeuvre (movement) enables a Squad to change formation from Column of Threes
to Squad in Line without changing direction.
8. From the Halt to the Halt

Command:
“Dan berhenti di sebelah The right-hand Member of the *leading (pivot) file stands
kanan, jadikan – SKUAD” fast. He acts as the (temporary) Guide. The remainder
inclines to the right.
“Cepat – JALAN” The *pivot file will act as follows:

i) The right-hand Member marches forward 3 paces and
**halts.
Right-hand ii) The centre rank Member wheels 3 paces into position
rank Members and **halts 1 pace behind the right-hand Member by
doing a right incline.
iii) The left-hand Member wheels 3 paces into position

and **halts 1 pace behind the centre Member in the
same way.
*The three Members of the The remainder of the right-hand rank will march, by
leading file. wheeling and **halt into position in line with the Guide at
correct intervals, taking the shortest route, i.e. 5 paces, 7
paces, 9 paces etc, forming the leading rank.
**includes a check pace followed by stamping twice in

quick time.
Forming Squad on the left is done in the same way but in the opposite, the Guide being left-
hand Member of the leading file, and dressing taken from the right once done.
NOTE: When the movement is done in slow time, there will not be a check pace prior to
Henti. Therefore, the right foot is brought next to the left foot and followed by 2
quick stamps to completion. The movement should first be taught in slow time.
9. From the Halt to the Move

Command:
“Di sebelah kanan, jadikan – The Squad acts as above, except that the Members,
SKUAD” instead of halting, will first take the required number of
(“dan berhenti” is omitted) paces follow by an instep, which is to bring the right foot
next to the left foot and arms returned to the sides
“Cepat – JALAN” followed by mark time (Hentak Kaki).
Heads will be turned to the left in dressing on the first

stamp until the command “Maju ke hadapan – MAJU” or
“Skuad – HENTI” is given, in which case the Members
will turn their heads to the front on the first stamp (right
or left foot, depending on the command given).
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NOTE: 1. When forming Squad on the right, all except the left-hand file Members turn
their heads to the left on the first stamp; when forming Squad on the left, all
except the right-hand file Members turn their heads to the right on the first
stamp.
2. When the movement is done in slow time, the right foot will be brought next to
the left upon completion of the final odd numbered pace, prior to Hentak Kaki.
10. From the Move to the Halt and Move to the Move
To the Left:
a) The command is given as the right foot reaches the ground and followed by check
pace and stamping on the turn by Members, including the (temporary) Guide.
b) The (temporary) Guide takes a check pace with the left foot, then lifts the right leg
until the thigh is horizontal and stamp to the ground, but without turning the body and
march 3 paces forward.
c) The rest of the Squad will incline to the left and march into position, taking the
shortest route i.e. 5 paces, 7 paces, 9 paces etc. The inclining is done as in “Separuh
Ke Kiri Pusing”, and dressing is taken from the right.
d) If the command “Dan berhenti” (at the halt) is included, the Squad will halt on
completion, taking a check pace with the right foot followed by 2 quick stamps
(Refer to No.8 on page 49). If not, the Squad will mark time after bringing the right
foot next to the left foot (Refer to No.9 on page 49).
To the Right:
The command is given as the left foot reaches the ground. The Squad acts as above from
a) to c) but in the opposite, and then carry on from d) below:
d) If the command “Dan berhenti” (at the halt) is included, the Squad will halt on
completion with 2 quick stamps (LEFT, RIGHT) without the check pace. If not, the
Squad will mark time without bringing the left foot next to the right foot.
Example: “Dan berhenti di sebelah kiri, jadikan – SKUAD. Cepat – JALAN”
Before During After
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NOTE: 1. When forming Squad on the left, dressing will be taken from the right; when
forming Squad on the right, dressing will be taken from the left. Dressing taken
from the temporary directing flank should be done only once. Subsequent dressing
should be taken from the original directing flank.
2. When the movement is done from the move to the halt, in slow time, there will
not be a check pace prior to Henti.
 To the left: the right foot is brought next to the left foot and followed by 2
 To the right: the left foot is brought next to the right foot and followed by 2
3. When the movement is done from the move to the move, in slow time, there will
not be a check pace prior to marking time.
 To the left: the right foot is brought next to the left foot and heads turned to
the right for dressing on the first stamp.
 To the right: the left foot is brought next to the right foot and heads turned to
the left for dressing on the first stamp.
F. MARCHING in SINGLE FILE

A Squad, when required to pass through a narrow space, may be marched file by file. In
order to do this, the Squad must first be in Column of Threes.
11. From the Halt

Command:
“Jadikan satu barisan, This command is given for the three ranks.
barisan depan, cepat – JALAN” The front rank Members march off in single file.
“Barisan tengah, cepat – JALAN” Given as the right feet of the front rank
Members reach the ground, the centre rank
Members will march off, in step with the front
rank, and join the last Member in the front rank.
“Barisan belakang, cepat – JALAN” Given as above. The rear rank Members act in
the same way.
12. From the March

Command:
“Jadikan satu barisan, barisan The front rank keeps on marching. The centre
tengah dan belakang, hentak – KAKI” and rear ranks mark time.
“Barisan tengah – MAJU” The centre rank joins the last Member in the
front rank.
“Barisan belakang – MAJU” The rear rank joins the last Member of the centre
rank.
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NOTE: The front rank should always lead when forming a single file
13. Reforming
Command:
“Jadikan tiga barisan kepada barisan
*hadapan dan berhenti,
barisan hadapan – HENTI” The front rank halts. The centre and rear ranks
march towards and halt on their respective
“Barisan tengah – HENTI” positions to form three ranks.
“Barisan belakang – HENTI”
*If the single file is led by the rear rank when reforming into Squad in Column of Threes,
change “hadapan” to “belakang”. Subsequently, the order of the commands “Barisan
hadapan – HENTI” and “Barisan belakang – HENTI” will swap.
NOTE: Each command is given at the correct time so that the rank concerned is halted in
its correct place.
Example: Reforming when a rear rank led the single file
If the Squad halts (with the command “Skuad – HENTI”) in single file (led by front
rank) before reforming, the following method will be used:
Command:
“Jadikan tiga barisan kepada barisan hadapan, The front rank stands fast. The
barisan tengah dan belakang, cepat – JALAN” centre and rear ranks march towards
their respective positions.
“Barisan tengah – HENTI”
“Barisan belakang – HENTI”
NOTE: Instead of halting on reforming, the Squad may be made to mark time, in which
case “Hentak kaki – HENTAK” replaces the command “Henti”. For the first
method, the command “dan berhenti” is omitted from the preliminary command.
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CHAPTER 6
PAYING COMPLIMENTS
“Drill is a moral as well as a mental training and a preventive of drift…
but it must be efficient”
– Lord Sands, President of Edinburgh Battalion, 1925.
A. SALUTING (At the Halt)
1. To the Front
1.1 Teaching by the numbers:
a) “Hormat dengan nombor, ke hadapan hormat – SATU”

Bring the right forearm up until it is horizontal, fingers straightened and close
together, keeping the rest of the body at the Sedia position.
Raise the arm to the Salute position until the tip of
the fore–finger is just in front of the tip of the
right eyebrow with the back of the hand facing
upwards [Figure 6.1a & 6.1b].
Bring the elbows down still bending the arm and
close to the side and at the same time clench the
fist.
Figure 6.1a Fore-finger at eyebrow
d) “Skuad – EMPAT”
Resume the Sedia position by dropping the arm forward, by the shortest route.
Common faults:
a) Bending at the wrist
b) Fingers not together
c) Right arm not in the same plane at the body, i.e.
bringing the elbow forward or backward
d) Upper arm raised lower than shoulder height
e) Thumb and palm can be seen from the front
NOTE: When teaching recruits, the Squad should be

in the “Open Order” formation and inclined
to the right or left.
Figure 6.2b Hormat Ke Hadapan
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1.2 Teaching by judging the time:

Command: “Hormat, hormat ke hadapan – HORMAT”
Movements a) and b) are done in one count and c) after the correct pause:
ONE TWO THREE FOUR ONE

Salute (Up) Pause Pause Pause Down
B. SALUTING (On the March – not applicable for slow march)
2. To the Right, Left and Front

The command is given when the left foot reaches the ground.
2.1 To the Right

Command: “Hormat, hormat ke kanan – HORMAT”
Teaching by numbers
a) “Hormat dengan nombor, ke kanan hormat – SATU”
Take a check pace with the right foot with both arms swung.
Take a full pace with left foot and salute with the right hand with the left arm at the
side, keeping the upper arm perpendicular to the body and in line with shoulders and
the head turned to the right [Figure 6.2a & 6.2b]. The shoulders should be kept
square to the front.
Take a full pace with right foot and keep saluting
with the left arm at the side.
d) “Skuad – EMPAT”
Take a full pace with left foot and keep saluting
with the left arm at the side.
e) “Skuad – LIMA”
Take a full pace with right foot and turn the head
to the front and return the right arm to the side
with the left arm still kept at the side.
f) “Skuad – ENAM”
Take a full pace with the left foot with arms
swung.
Common faults:
a) Same as for Saluting to the Front
(at the halt)
b) Losing dressing. Figure 6.2a Saluting on the march
NOTE: This exercise may be taught by making recruits count the paces as follows:
CHECK – HORMAT (UP) – DUA – TIGA – POTONG (DOWN) – LENGAN
Right Left Right Left Right Left
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Figure 6.2b Hormat Ke Kanan Figure 6.3 Hormat Ke Kiri
2.2 To the Left

Command: “Hormat, hormat ke kiri – HORMAT”
Given when the left foot reaches the ground but the head is turned to the left [Figure 6.3].
Common faults:
a) Same as for Saluting to the Front (at the halt)
b) Losing dressing.
2.3 To the Front

Command: “Hormat, hormat ke hadapan – HORMAT”
Given when the left foot reaches the ground (as in “Henti”) then proceed as follows:
a) Halt (Check, Satu, Dua)

b) Salute to the front (Dua-Tiga, Hormat; Dua-Tiga, Potong) [Figure 6.4]
c) Salute to the front (Dua-Tiga, Hormat; Dua-Tiga, Potong)
d) About turn (Dua-Tiga, Pusing; Dua-Tiga, Hentak)
e) March off. (Dua-Tiga, MAJU)
The movements a) to e) will be carried out with the correct pauses between them.
Common faults: Same as for Saluting to the Front (at the halt)
Figure 6.4 Hormat Ke Hadapan (Close-up view)
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C. EYES LEFT, RIGHT and FRONT (On the March – not applicable for slow march)
A Squad passing an Officer will be made to do the “Eyes Left/Right” as an expression of
respect. (See Rules for Saluting No.8 on page 59)
3. Eyes Left/Right
Command: “Pandang – KIRI / KANAN”
a) Given as the left foot strikes the ground.

b) Take a check pace with the right foot with arms still swinging.
c) On the next pace, turn the head to the left/right with arms still swinging.
4. Eyes Front
Command: “Pandang – DEPAN”
Same as for “Pandang – KIRI/KANAN” but for movement c) head turns to the front.
Common faults:
a) losing dressing
b) not swinging arms properly
NOTE: 1. The Guide (front Member on the directing flank) does not turn his head on the
commands of “Hormat ke kiri/kanan” and “Pandang kiri/kanan”. He will march
as usual to maintain direction.
2. If a Squad is to pay compliments to the outer flank, the directing flank will first
be temporarily changed by the command “Dari kiri/kanan” accordingly.
D. MARCH PAST
5. This is done in quick time. The command “Pandang – KIRI / KANAN” will be given at
the appropriate time. The command should be given 3 paces before the Commander
reaches the saluting stage and also 3 paces after last file leaves the saluting stage.
Officers and NCOs in command leading the Squad or contingent will salute.
E. DISMISSING
6. At the end of the Parade, a Squad will be dismissed. The Members will salute (Hormat) if
an Officer is present and the Officer will return the salute. Before dismissing, the
commander or instructor will inform the Squad if saluting is necessary. The Squad must be
in Line formation to be dismissed in this manner.
Command: “Kompeni, BERSURAI” (“BERSURAI” should be read as one syllabi)
The Squad will act as follows:
a) Turn to the right (Satu, Dua, Satu)

b) Salute to the left (where the Officer should be) (Dua-Tiga, Hormat (Up))
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After the Officer has returned the salute:

c) Head to the front and arm to the side (Dua-Tiga, Depan)
d) March forward 3 paces and break off (Dua-Tiga, Jalan)
Movements a) and d) will be carried out with the correct pauses between them.
NOTE: If the salute is to be omitted, the Squad will act as in falling out.
F. REPORTING
7. As an Individual
A Member will first march smartly to the NCO-in-charge (NCOIC) or Officer in-charge
(OIC) from his original position to report, standing 2 paces away. The Member will then
salute only if he is reporting to an Officer, without taking 1 step forward when reporting.
The Member will then again salute after reporting, turn to the side and march off.
2 paces
NOTE: A step forward should only be taken when giving, or receiving anything from the
NCOIC or OIC (after exchanging salutes) i.e. handing over Roll Call Books or
receiving an award or promotion. Subsequently, a step backwards will be taken
followed by the salute, turn to the side and then march off.
8. As a Group
When more than one Member are to report, they shall march up to the
NCOIC or OIC and form a rank 2 paces away.
9. Leaving and Returning to the Ranks

There are occasions when a Member is ordered to leave the ranks by the
NCOIC/Officer/Captain and report. The nominated Member comes to attention (if standing
at ease or easy), takes 1 pace to the back, turns right, marches (wheeling when necessary)
and halts 2 paces from him, turn to face him, salutes and is given instructions or an award
or promotion (See No.7 above). He will salute again then turn left before marching back to
his position. He will halt at the vacant spot at the rear of his rank from the left of the Squad,
turn left and take 1 pace forward. He will also resume the same position as other Members.
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G. CAPS OFF
In a church, the headgear shall be placed inside the right pocket of trousers with the cap
badge visibly seen (See Rules for Saluting No.18 on page 60). However, the headgear
shall be placed over right hand shoulder during a prayer in full uniform or mufti. This
movement shall be done in Sedia position.
10. Command: “BUKA TOPI”

Movements Timing
a) Reach the cap with right hand [Figure 6.5a & 6.5b] Satu, Dua-Tiga
b) Lower the right hand (with the cap) to the seam of trousers. Satu, Dua-Tiga
The cap may be held tilted down ranging from 45 degrees to
a vertical along the seam [Figure 6.6]
c) Place the *cap on the left shoulder and head bowed [Figure 6.7] Satu
*Cap badge facing into the body.
Once the Commanding Officer put on his headgear after the prayer/BB Vesper, the rest
will immediately do so. No command is needed for this action.
Action: Lower down the cap from your shoulder to the right side of the seams of your
trousers [Figure 6.6] before putting it back on. Then quickly return arms back to the sides.
Figure 6.5a Hand reaches the cap Figure 6.5b Hand reaches the cap
Figure 6.6 Lower cap to Figure 6.7 Lift cap to the left
seams of trousers. shoulder and head bowed.
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RULES for SALUTING

(For the purpose of definition, a Member is in “full uniform” if he has on the complete BB
uniform as laid down by the Brigade, with his headgear on.)
1. All Members in full uniform must salute all Officers, whether the Officers are in full
uniform or not. Officers in full uniform shall return the salute.
2. Officers in full uniform shall salute their superiors and the salute be returned if later are
in full uniform.
3. Only the most senior Member in a group will salute. (Exception: see No.9). The rest of
the Members in the group will stand to attention. In a group of Officers being saluted,
only the most senior Officer will return the salute.
4. Members shall salute their superior Officers only once each parade (for greeting
purposes).
5. An Officer shall be addressed as “Sir” or “Madam” and a NCO by his rank.
6. Members addressing or being addressed by their superior must stand Sedia from whatever
position they were previously in.
7. A Member, wishing to address his superior Officer, shall march up to him and salute.
Before withdrawing, the Member shall again salute, turn to the side and march off (See
No.2.3 on page 55).
8. A Squad marching past an Officer, shall be made to do the Pandang Kiri/Kanan

accordingly, unless the commander is an Officer superior to the former Officer. An
Officer being complimented in this way shall acknowledge, if in full uniform, by saluting.
9. All Officers in a Squad or contingent marching past will salute. NCOs will salute only if
they are in command.
10. A Squad shall pay compliments in the same way when marching past the National,
Brigade, State or Company Colour, a funeral or a memorial.
11. When an Officer enters a room, all Members present shall stand to attention (the most
senior or a representative shall shout: “Skuad – SEDIA”) unless another Officer is present
in the room is superior to the former Officer.
12. When an Officer approaches a Squad on parade, the commander shall command the
Squad to Sedia and he alone salutes the Officer, unless there is another Officer already
present superior to the former Officer.
13. A Member saluting a superior Officer shall continue saluting until the Officer
acknowledges. If the Officer returns the salute, both Officer and Member will return their
arms to the side together.
14. A Member whose right arm is injured may salute with his left hand.
15. A Member who is unable to salute with either hand (e.g. carrying parcels) shall stand
Sedia or if on the march, does the “Pandang Kiri/Kanan” accordingly.
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16. When the National Anthem, Retreat, Last Post or Reveille is played, all Members shall
stand at Sedia. Officers, Staff Sergeants and Primers in full uniform shall salute.
17. Caps and Glengarry must always be worn at the parade ground.
18. Caps and Glengarry should be kept in the right

hand trousers pocket with the cap badge visibly on
top and not worn inside a church hall (this also
applies to girls and lady Officers).
Inside any other premise, leaving them on or taking

them off should be instructed so by an OIC/Captain.
(Do not slip the cap or Glengarry across shoulder
epaulette).
However, Caps and Glengarry must be put on to receive or to present an award or

promotion when ceremony is conducted in the church.
19. NCOs should not salute NCOs. Similarly, Members should not salute NCOs, Primers and
Staff Sergeants.
20. Individual Officers, Staff Sergeants, Primers and all Members, if passing or approaching
an uncased Colour will salute.
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CHAPTER 7
COMPANY PARADE
“The fundamentals of drill are established daily ... If these manoeuvres
are all accurately observed and practiced every day then the army will
remain virtually undefeatable and always awe inspiring...”
– Frederick the Great: History of My Own Times
The exact procedure for the opening ceremony of a Company Parade will obviously vary
from Company to Company, but it is important that a high standard be set at the
commencement of the Parade. The following procedure is followed in many Companies, and
is given as a guide to be followed if Company arrangements and circumstances permit.
Modifications are allowed to accommodate to the size of the Company.
The Orderly Squad (Squad on duty) should prepare the Parade square at least half an hour
before the stated time of Parade and also be responsible for making sure that the Parade
square is cleared after the Parade. The standard of the Fall-In will, to a large extend, set the
mood for the rest of the Parade program. It should therefore be carried out with utmost
efficiency. The Company should remain steady when on Parade and movements should be
executed smartly.
FALL IN
At the appointed time, the Company assembles in column formation on the left of the
intended Parade, facing inwards, the Members standing Senang Diri approximately opposite
where their Squads will ultimately stand.
The preliminaries are usually carried out by an Officer, Primer, Staff Sergeant or NCO acting
as Duty NCO / Orderly Sergeant, the term which will be used throughout the following
details to mean the NCO-in-charge of the assembly.
The Duty NCO (also a NCOIC) will take 13 paces from the Squad Commanders’ alignment,
*halt and then give the following commands.
*all halting includes a check pace followed by stamping twice in quick time.
Command:
“Penanda, BERATUR” The Squad Commanders, already in numerical order, come to Sedia,
take 15 paces from their respective Squads and halt, form up in line,
turn about, No.1 Squad Commander stands fast while the other
Squad Commanders (No.2 to No.5) take up half-arm intervals
dressing to the right without extending their arms, Pandang Depan
in succession from the right and stand Senang Diri 2 paces from the
front of the Duty NCO.
There is a pause equal to 2 quick paces (Dua-Tiga) in between each

movement.
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Front of Parade Square
Left of Parade Square Duty NCO
15 paces Turn about
Squad Members Squad Commanders (Penanda)
Back of Parade Square
Commands:
“Penanda – SEDIA” Squad Commanders stand Sedia.
“*Berderet dalam tiga No.1 Squad Commander turns to the right to face the front of the
langkah dari kanan, Parade square, while the other Squad Commanders (No.2 to No.5)
keluar – PUSING” turn to the left, facing the back of the Parade square.
NOTE: *As the Squad Commanders were at half-intervals, each

will have at least a pace’s distance from one another once
they have turned to their respective sides. After the
command “Cepat – JALAN”, only then will this command
be justified and make further sense.
“Cepat – JALAN” All except No.1 steps off: No.2 takes 1 pace and halts; No. 3 takes 3
paces and halts; No.4 takes 5 paces and halts, and so on. Once the
last Squad Commander halts, all will turn about together.
3 paces
The Duty NCO will march to their right to correct the distances of
each Squad Commander by taking 3 paces forward (Refer to the
diagram). Each Squad Commander will do Ke Kanan Lurus, by
turning the head and without extending the arm, and correct his
distance, standing at half-arm interval from the Duty NCO, then
Pandang Depan as a sign for the Duty NCO to move on.
When done with the last Squad Commander, the Duty NCO will
turn about, march back and stand 4 paces in front of No.1 Squad
Commander to check the covering and then give the next command.
“Penanda – DIAM” Squad Commanders stand fast.
“Penanda, senang – Immediately after the command, the Duty NCO will turn right and
DIRI” march to the middle, halt and turn left facing where the Company
will be formed.
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Commands:
“Kompeni, masuk – All Members, including the Squad Commanders, come to Sedia.
BARIS” After a pause equal to 2 paces in quick time, the Squad Members
march smartly towards their respective Squad Commanders in 15
paces, halt, turn left and take up their dressing with full-arm (or
half-arm intervals) between Members without extending their arms.
In their own Squads, Members will Pandang Depan smartly in

succession from the right when the dressing has been corrected.
Timing: (Satu, Dua), Dua-Tiga, Jalan…, (Check, Satu, Dua), Dua-

Tiga, (Satu, Dua, Satu), Dua-Tiga, (Satu, pause, Dua-Tiga, Satu,
Dua).
“Panggil – NAMA” Squad Commanders take one pace forward, turn left and order his
Squad to Senang Diri. Each Squad Commander will call out their
Squad Member’s rank and name and those present come to Sedia,
answer “Present, (Call according to the rank)” and Senang Diri
after that.
Having called the roll, each Squad Commander will turn left, take
one pace forward, turn about to face the front, Ke Kiri Lurus
without extending the arm, then Pandang Depan, stand Senang
Diri and will wait for further instructions from the Duty NCO.
“Penanda – SEDIA” The Squad Commanders come to Sedia. After the command to
march, they will wheel to the left, led by No. 1 Squad Commander,
“Ke hadapan, cepat – taking *____ paces prior to marking time in single file in front of
JALAN” Squad 1, approximately two paces away from the Duty NCO.
*The number of paces shall be determined prior to Falling-In.
4 paces
“Penanda – HENTI”
“Ke kanan – PUSING”
“Senang – DIRI” Roll Books and subscriptions are collected from the Squad
Commanders. Each shall stand Sedia when approached by the Duty
NCO, reports the total attendance and return to Senang Diri position
when done and the Duty NCO moves to the next.
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Commands:
“Penanda – SEDIA” Once done, the Duty NCO will be command the Squad
“Ke kanan – PUSING” Commanders to Sedia and turn to the right.
“Ke skuad sendiri, cepat
– JALAN” The Squad Commanders wheel back to their Squads, halting
together on arrival. Taking the time from the rear in correct length
of pauses, they turn about, take half-arm intervals dressing to the
left without extending the arms, Pandang Depan then Senang Diri.
“Kompeni – SEDIA” At this point, the Duty NCO brings the Company to Sedia and
hands it over to the Captain or the Duty Parade Officer, salutes
being exchanged, reporting the total attendance, absentees and
excused. After doing so, the Duty NCO will salute again, turn left
and march to the position in line with the first Squad and at least 3
paces away from the longest Squad (not necessarily the Squad in
front).
After that, the Captain or the Duty Parade Officer should stand on the spot (or near) where the
Duty NCO had stood to give commands.
The other Officers and Staff Sergeants (SSgts) will take up position in line on whichever side is
more convenient, facing inwards (towards the Company), and stand Senang Diri.
Captain/Duty Officer:
“Pegawai, masuk – At the Captain’s or Duty Parade Officer’s command, Officers and
BARIS” SSgts come to Sedia, salute and march smartly to their respective
posts, halting on arrival; Officers on the right of their respective
Squads, covering off from the front and left dress at full-arm (or
half-arm) intervals; SSgts on the left of the Company and right
dress.
An Opening Parade is now taking place, for which the command “BUKA TOPI” may be
given for prayers. (Refer to Chapter 6 No.10 on page 58)
Front of Parade Square
Left of Parade Square

3 paces
Duty NCO
Officers
Staff Sergeants
Back of Parade Square
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 The Captain is in the front facing the Company. Officers are on the right flank and SSgts
on the left.
 The inspection* (Refer to page 67) then takes place and the rest of the program will
follow after Falling Out. (See below)
 At the end of the program, the Company is again brought together for Closing Parade
with the same procedures, after which the Dismissal takes place (See below).
 The Parade illustration given above is just a basic guideline on how the Company should
Fall-in. Company with bigger or smaller Membership; modifications can be done in order
to suit their needs.
FALL OUT
“Pegawai, keluar – BARIS” SSgts stand fast. Officers Fall Out as in Basic Drill.
“Kompeni, keluar – The Members and SSgts Fall Out as in Basic Drill.
BARIS”
Then the Captain Falls Out as well on his own.
DISMISSAL
“Pegawai, keluar – BARIS” SSgts stand fast. The Officers march forward and wheel to the left
forming a single file. After halting, they will turn right, standing 2
paces in front of the Captain, at one pace intervals.
(This movement is similar to the Squad Commanders’ as depicted in
the diagram on page 63)
“Pegawai, BERSURAI” Salutes being exchanged, the Officers take 5 paces forward and
stamp once, and then turn about facing the Company.
5 paces
“Kompeni, BERSURAI” The Members dismiss as in Basic Drill, and the Captain alone returns
the salute. (Refer to Chapter 6 No.6 on page 56)
After the Company has been dismissed, the Captain and the Officers
will Fall Out as in Basic Drill together.
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IMPORTANT: It must be understood that Pre-Juniors should not “Parade”. The Junior
Section can Fall-in the same way as the Senior Section or otherwise in a simpler formation.
Examples of formations are given below as a guide – the Senior Section Fall-in first,
followed by the Junior Section and finally the Pre-Juniors led into position by their own
Officers.
Formation 1 – for a small Company
Formation 2
Formation 3
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*INSPECTION
To ensure a high standard of personal cleanliness and upkeep and wearing of uniform, a
thorough and strict inspection should be carried out each week. An inter-Squad competition
may prove to be an incentive to the Members.
The Captain may inspect the Parade each week, but in larger Companies it is suggested that
the Officers should inspect the Squads in rotation, each taking a different Squad each month.
When the Inspection Officers approaches the Squad, the Squad Commander will call the
Squad to Sedia, take a pace forward and salute the Officer. After he has been inspected, he
should fall out and escorts the Officer on the inspection of his Squad and, on completion,
salutes the Officer and stands the Squad at Senang Diri.
Notes for the Inspecting Officers
The possible number of points a Squad may gain should be large enough to allow for
deductions. The sample table of inspection and point system can be obtained from BBM HQ.
The Inspecting Officer should see that the Members are clean and neat and that their
uniforms have been properly washed and pressed, correctly worn and polished.
General Inspection: The Officer will first look at the Squad:
1. The Squad should be standing correctly at attention and not moving.

2. The Squad should be correctly dressed, tallest on right and shortest on the left.
He will then look at each Member in turn:
1. The Member should be clean and neat.

2. He should be standing properly and not slouching.
3. His uniform should be clean and pressed. It should fit him properly.
Detail Inspection: The Members should be closely inspected in this order:
1. Head The cap should be worn properly and should fit him. It should be brushed and
clean. The badge should be correctly positioned and his hair should be tidy.
Both should be in accordance to the Uniform Regulation.
2. Body The uniform should be fitting and clean. The shirt should be properly tucked
in. The pockets should not contain bulky objects. All buttons should be
fastened.
3. Haversack The haversack should be clean and tight. All metal parts should be polished.
4. Belt The belt should be fairly tight and the buckle in the centre of the body. The
metal buckle and leather should be polished.
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5. Footwear The boots should be well polished and not worn out. They should be tightly
laced. The stockings should be worn with the fold just below the kneecap.
NOTE: 1. No watches are allowed when in full uniform.

2. NCOs’ lanyards must be attached with a whistle.
3. BB awards (badges) should not be polished but wiped with a clean cloth.
4. The chevron worn on the right arm should cover the folded sleeve [Figure 7.1].
Figure 7.1 Chevron over folded sleeve Figure 7.2 A possible solution for the chevron
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CHAPTER 8
CEREMONIAL
From the earliest times, warriors used a banner or other symbol
to identify specific units and to serve as a rallying point for troops.
In medieval days, the standard or banner was used to signal a general assault,
which was generated by a cry of “Advance your banners!”
All companies are involved from time to time in certain items of ceremonial. Some of these
are dealt with in separate leaflets, but the more common are included here.
A. POSITIONS of the COLOUR BEARER
1. The Order
The pike and Colour is held with the right hand where the lowest corner of the Colour
reaches. The pike is perpendicular (upright), the bottom of the pike resting on the ground
in line with and against the right toe cap [Figure 8.1]. The carrier is always worn on the
left shoulder as though a sash.
Figure 8.1 The Order Figure 8.2 Senang Diri and Rehatkan Diri
2. Stand at Ease and Stand Easy

The normal movements are carried out, but the left hand remains at the side, the Colour
kept vertically at the right side [Figure 8.2].
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3. The Slope
The pike is placed on the right
shoulder and held with the right
hand, the elbow close into the side,
and the right fore arm parallel with
the ground. The Colour hangs over
and covers the right shoulder and
arm [Figure 8.3]. On a long march,
the pike may be changed to the left
shoulder. Cased Colours are to be
held this way whenever on the move.
Figure 8.3 The Slope
4. The Carry
The pike is carried vertically in the
socket of the carrier [Figure 8.4]. The
corner of the Colour is held in the right
hand, which also grasps the pike in
front of the mouth, with the back of
the hand to the front, wrist and fore
arm horizontal. Cased Colours are
never to be held this way.
Figure 8.4 The Carry (Side and Front view)

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5. The Dip
The Colour is lowered to render a salute to the Guest of Honour or Inspecting Officer
during the General Salute. Immediately after the command “Hormat Panglima –
HORMAT”, Let Fly (the corner of the Colour held in the right hand is released), remove
the Colour from the carrier, the left hand grasping the socket to steady the carrier, and
place the pike under the right armpit. Carry the pike at a 45 degree-angle to the ground,
with the BB Brass Insignia upwards [Figure 8.5a], well out to the right (about 45 degrees
from the front) with the right hand and lower the left hand to the side.
Figure 8.5a Pike carried at 45-degree angle

upwards and to the right.
(Front and Side view)
Lower the Colour with a sweeping motion to a position in front of the right foot. Thus the
Colour shall be spread on the ground to the right of the pike [Figure 8.5b] with the back
of the right hand towards the ground and the BB Brass Insignia just above (not touching)
the ground.
Figure 8.5b
Colour lowered
to the ground
with sweeping
motion.
(Inclined and
Front view)
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IMPORTANT: If the ground is wet or muddy, the Colour shall be held in the left hand to
prevent it from being soiled, by holding on to the lower end of the Colour
immediately after removing it from the carrier and lower it until the BB
insignia is just above the ground [Figure 8.5c].
Figure 8.5c Lower end of Colour held with

left hand when ground is wet
(Front and Close-up view)
The various positions are used as follows:
a) The Order : i. When halted, except in c).

ii. Stand at Ease, or Stand Easy.
iii. The Benediction.
b) The Slope : i. On the march, except in c).
c) The Carry : i. Marching on and off Parade.

ii. General Salute.
iii. Inspection.
iv. March past.
v. Going into or coming out of church.
vi. The National Anthem.
d) Let Fly and i. General Salute

the Dip :
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Significance of a Colour: life, spirit, pride, honour, strength.

A Colour must be treated with HONOUR and RESPECT.
It should be donated to a Company.
A complete Colour consists of the following:

1) Colour Case (cloth or leather)
2) Pike
3) The BB Brass Insignia (crest)
4) Colour Cord
5) Colour Carrier (cloth or leather)
6) Flag with side fringes
Figure 8.6 Parts of a complete Colour
B. THE COLOUR PARTY
6. Colour Bearers
Colours may be carried by Officers, Primers, Staff Sergeants or NCOs. The Colour Bearer
(of the superior Colour if two Colours are carried) is the most senior member of the Colour
Party and he alone gives commands.
7. Positions of the Colour Party

Colour Parties consist of either one Colour or two Colours. When two Colours are carried,
the superior Colour will always be on the right of the other. The most superior Colour is
the National Brigade Colour followed by the State Colour and the lesser Company
Colour.
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Ruling:
a) Only State Colour will be mounted in the State organized events.
b) Only Brigade Colour will be mounted in the Brigade organized events.
c) In the event of BB and GB joint events (Company or State or Brigade level), two
Colours can be mounted with the senior (BB or GB) Company’s Colour would be
positioned on the right side of the Colour Party.
d) In the event of join event between two Companies or more, the host Company Colour
would have the privileged to be mounted as the senior Colour during the ceremonial
event.
e) If three Colours were to be mounted, the superior Colour (i.e. the State’s) will take post
in the middle, with the second Colour (i.e. the District’s) on its right, and the lesser (i.e.
the Company’s) Colour on its left.
The Colour Sergeant Major (CSM) shall stand 4 paces behind the Colour Bearer. A CSM
should be the most senior NCO available, lower ranking than the Colour Bearer. Other
NCOs or Seniors may take the role of Colour Sergeants (CSgts), whom will flank the
Colour Bearer (for one Colour) at full-arm intervals or stand 2 paces behind the Colour
Bearers (for two Colours).
One Colour Two Colours
CSgt CSgt superior Colour
4 paces 4 paces CSgts
CSM CSM
The Colour Bearer will command “Kumpulan panji-panji, masuk – BARIS” for the
members of the Colour Party to march into their positions respectively.
8. Colour in the Guard of Honour

The Colour Party is the highest order in a ceremony. Only the superior Colour should be
given the prominence in the Guard of Honour (GOH). Therefore only one Colour will take
position in the GOH (Kawalan Kehormatan).
For any other event, two Colours are allowed, where the lesser Colour joins the Colour
Party, i.e. marching of Colours into a church after the Guard of Honour.
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9. Movements of the Colour Party
9.1 One Colour

The Colour Party may turn about or temporarily turn into single file, e.g. when moving in
a narrow aisle in Church. Otherwise, the Colour Party should always remain in Line, and
changes of direction should therefore be carried out by means of wheeling, as follows:
Colour Bearer:
“Kumpulan panji-panji, tukar haluan ke The Colour Party will wheel to the new
kiri / kanan, ke kiri / kanan – BELOK” direction.
9.2 Two Colours

The Colour Party should always remain in Line, and changes of direction are carried out
as indicated above, the CSgts in the rear maintaining their correct position behind the
Colour Bearers.
In a church ceremony, the superior Colour shall be the last to be handed over to the
minister and the first to be received by the Colour Party.
NOTE: 1. When carrying out movements in confined spaces, e.g. in Church, or when
turning about, variations can be made to suit local circumstances, but the aim
should be for members of the Colour Party to move in a smart manner to their
new positions.
2. Inside a church, no stamping or marking time is allowed. The foot should

slide in silently when halting or turning. Changes of position should be carried
out smartly in the simplest manner, without loss of bearing, the left hand being
used to assist if necessary.
3. Kneeling should only be done when receiving a new Colour, and after it has
been consecrated by the minister (or Chaplain, Pastor, Reverend, etc.).
C. DRESS CODE
10. The Cane is used by the Parade Commander (PC), Assistant Parade Commander
(APC) and CSM during Ceremonial Drill Function e.g. Guard of Honour and Colour
Party. (See G. CANE DRILL on page 93)
11. The Red Sash is worn only by the CSM, CSgts and Side Sergeants (SideSgts). Members
with the ranks of Corporal and below, if appointed, will also put on the sash but they
must remove them once the ceremony is done and not wear it throughout the day.
However, the CSM should at least be an NCO. Staff Sergeants (SSgts) shall retain the
blue sash and Primers will not put on any sash if appointed to the above.
12. Pen and watch or any bulky items should not be visibly seen on the uniform.
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D. COMPANY INSPECTION and DISPLAY

The Company is drawn up in Line, with the Colour Party and Band, if on Parade, in
convenient positions depending on the size and shape of the hall/field.
In the Guard of Honour (GOH), the Parade Commander (PC) should always be the
highest in rank, followed by the APC, the Colour Bearer, the CSM, SideSgt1, SideSgt2,
the Colour Sergeants, and the rest of the other Members.
13. Sizing
All movements are the same as in Basic Squad Drill. It is usually done by the SideSgt1
(senior Primer/SSgt/NCO). The SideSgt2 (Primer/SSgt/NCO) will march to his post at
the left of the front rank automatically during “Lurus ke kanan – LURUS”, halting on
arrival, turn about facing the front, right dress and wait for the next command.
13.1 Guard of Honour without Colour Party

After giving the command “Pandang – DEPAN”, SideSgt1 will report to the PC and
march to his post at the right of the front rank, halting on arrival, turn about facing the
front, left dress, and then Pandang Depan.
Once the SideSgt1 has taken his position, the PC will give the command “Pegawai,
masuk – BARIS”, at which both the PC and APC will march to their positions, halting
on arrival and take the appropriate turnings to face the front.
The PC and APC shall stand 3 paces in front of the third file from the right and left
respectively. They must correct this distance at each time the command to dress is given.
SideSgt1 SideSgt2
Guide 3 paces
PC APC
Parade Commander:
“Buka barisan – The front rank takes 2 paces forward, and rear rank takes 2
GERAK” paces to the rear.
(PC and APC stand (Refer to Chapter 5 No.3 on page 44)
fast)
“Lurus ke kanan – Both PC and APC will turn about to face GOH to correct
LURUS” their 3–pace distances and position from their respective files,
(Guide stand fast) leaving enough space for the inspection.
At the same time, SideSgt1 will turn right, take 1 pace
forward and *halt, then turn about to face the front rank.
Dressing will be taken in close formation – shoulder to
shoulder.
*all halting includes a check pace followed by stamping twice

in quick time.
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Side Sergeant 1:
“Diam. Diam – barisan Once dressing is corrected, SideSgt1 will check the front
depan” rank’s dressing and commands “Diam. Diam – barisan
depan”.
“Diam. Diam – barisan He will then turn left, march 3 paces and halt, turn right to
tengah” check the centre rank’s dressing. If the centre rank is not at
the correct distance, the centre rank will correct it
immediately before he commands “Diam. Diam – barisan
tengah”.
“Diam. Diam – barisan He will also do the same procedure for the rear rank before
belakang” he commands “Diam. Diam – barisan belakang”
“Diam kawalan Once the rear rank has been checked, SideSgt1 will return to
kehormatan, pandang – the front rank, by marching 5 paces and halt, turn left to
DEPAN” face the front rank again and give the command to Pandang
Depan.
At the same time, both PC and APC will turn about again to
face the front, while SideSgt1 marches towards the Guide in
the appropriate number of paces and halt, so that he is in
close formation once he turns right to face the front.
Parade Commander:
“Hormat panglima – If there is a band on Parade, the Band plays the General
HORMAT” Salute when the PC gives the command
“– HORMAT”. The PC and APC will salute, raising the hand
on the first note of music and lowering it on the last.
If there is no Band on Parade, on the command

“ – HORMAT”. Similarly, the PC and APC will salute, the
positions being held for a period equal to 9 paces in quick
time. The count is:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
UP………………………………DOWN
NOTE: The Inspecting Officer, if in uniform, also salutes when the command “Hormat
panglima – HORMAT” is given. An Officer serving as his/her Aide-De-Camp
(ADC) does not salute during the General Salute.
ADC – An Officer who serves as an assistant to the Inspecting Officer/Guest of Honour.
After the first General Salute, the PC reports to the Inspecting Officer and accompanies
him/her during the inspection of the GOH. The Escorts (usually NCOs not of the GOH)
to the Inspecting Officer are optional. Otherwise, the PC will take the lead.
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PC Escorts
At the end of the inspection, PC will again report to the Inspecting Officer, goes back to
his position and does the following:
Parade Commander:
“Hormat panglima – Same as before. (Refer to page 77)
HORMAT”
“Tutup barisan – GERAK” The rear rank take 2 paces forward, and the front rank
(PC and APC stand fast) takes 2 paces to the rear.
(Refer to Chapter 5 No.3 on page 44)
“Lurus ke kanan – Both PC and APC will turn about to face GOH to
LURUS” correct their 3–pace distances and position from their
(Guide stands fast) respective files. SideSgt1 will turn right; take 1 pace
forward and halt, then turn about to face the front rank.
Dressing is corrected in full-arm intervals but without
**extending the arms.
**Only allowed during practices.
Side Sergeant 1:
“Diam. Diam kawalan This time, no checking is needed for other ranks.
kehormatan, pandang – SideSgt1 will turn right, take 1 pace forward and *halt,
DEPAN” then turn about to face the front rank and give the
command to eyes front.
Again, both PC and APC will turn about again while

SideSgt1 marches towards the Guide in the appropriate
number of paces and halt, so that he has a full-arm
interval once he turns right to face the front.
Parade Commander:
“Pegawai, keluar – PC will then command the GOH to march out of the
BARIS” Parade Ground and Fall Out the Officers. Then SideSgt1
shall march out from the front rank to regain command to
Fall Out the Squad.
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13.2 Guard of Honour with Colour Party

After sizing by the SideSgt1, the Squad will first be divided them into two divisions by
proving Squad. SideSgt2 should be at the left of the front rank prior to proving Squad.
a) Proving Squad
Side Sergeant 1:
“Dari kanan – BILANG” Only the front rank Members will number, in succession
from the right. Those in the centre and rear ranks will
take note of the number of the front rank Members in
their respective files.
The left-hand Member of the right half Squad will be called:
“Nombor *ENAM” As he is called, he lifts his left forearm, until it is

horizontal, without moving the elbow from the side of
the body. The fingers of the left hand point straight and
are together.
*Number may change according to the number of files in

the Squad.
“Nombor enam, On the command “SKUAD”, the left-hand Member of

kiri daripada sebelah kanan the right Squad lowers his hand back into place,
skuad, yang lain kiri clenching it again.
SKUAD”
“Kiri skuad, enam langkah The left Squad will take 6 paces to their left as in basic
ke sebelah kiri – GERAK” Drill.
(Refer to Chapter 4 No.18 on page 28)
“Lurus ke dalam – LURUS” The Members of the inner files (nearest to the gap) stand
fast while dressing is being taken. The right Squad takes
left dressing and the left Squad takes right dressing in
full-arm intervals but without **extending the arms.
“Pandang – DEPAN”
**Only allowed during practices.
After giving the command “Pandang – DEPAN”, SideSgt1 will report to the PC and
march to his post at the right of the front rank, halting on arrival, turn about facing the
front, left dress, and then Pandang Depan.
Once SideSgt1 has taken his position, the PC will give the command “Pegawai, masuk –
BARIS”, at which both the PC and APC will march to their positions, halting on arrival
and take the appropriate turnings to face the front.
The PC and APC shall stand 3 paces in front of the third file from the right half Squad
and left half Squad respectively. They must correct this distance at each time the
command to dress is given. However, this rule may not apply if there are less than five
files in each half Squad. Thus, the PC and APC shall position themselves right in the
middle of their Squads.
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This is the ready position for the Colour Party to march in.
Gap
SideSgt1 Inner Files SideSgt2

3 paces
PC APC
b) Uncasing and Casing the Colour

Uncasing and Casing the Colour is to be carried out at the corner away from the GOH.
Usually, the Colour would have been uncased before Proving Squad is done. Careful
planning should be made to avoid confusion and falling behind schedule.
When moving around with a cased Colour, it should be placed at the Slope.
An available NCO or Private would be appointed to be the Colour Orderly (CO), to

assist the CSM and bear the Colour case during the uncasing and casing the Colour. He
will also Fall-In with the Colour Party prior to uncasing of the Colour, standing 2 paces
behind the CSM [Figure 8.7]. The CO will always be with the Colour Party in this
position as long as the Colour remains cased, even when moving from one destination
to another. Once the Colour is uncased, he will not be part of the Colour Party until the
ceremony is over and the Colour is to be cased again.
2 paces
Figure 8.7 Before the Uncasing
If the Colour will not be uncased immediately then the Colour Party should be
commanded to stand at Senang/Rehatkan Diri. Otherwise, the Uncasing should begin
right away. The Colour Bearer will first command “Kumpulan panji-panji – SEDIA”
with the cased Colour at the Order [Figure 8.7] and proceed as follows:
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i) Uncasing the Colour

The CSM and CO will both turn right, march forward 13 paces led by the CSM,
wheeling whenever necessary from the right side of the Colour Party. The CSM will
halt facing 2 paces in front of the Colour, while the CO halts at the right of the cased
Colour. They will salute for a pause equal to 4 paces in quick time before lowering
their hands [Figure 8.8].
Figure 8.8 Both the CSM and CO salutes
Then the CSM marches to the left side of the cased Colour.
The Colour Bearer, using both

hands, will hold the cased Colour up
tilting at 45 degrees, keeping both
arms straight [Figure 8.9b]. At the
same time, he lifts his left leg and
stamp to the rear [Figure 8.9a],
keeping his body almost square to the
left.
Figure 8.9a Left leg to the rear

Figure 8.9b Colour Bearer holds the
cased Colour at a 45-degree tilt.
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The CSM first hands his cane to the CO who will receive it and hold it upright with his
left hand. Then the CSM uncase the Colour and place the case on the CO’s left
forearm. The CO may help support the BB brass insignia with his right hand while the
CSM unties the Colour’s cord and unfurl the Colour fold by fold [Figure 8.10].
Figure 8.10 CSM unties the cord and unfurls the Colour
When the Colour has been fully unfurled, the CSM will fold it again in a triangular
manner, to give it a steady and smart form, in only 2 folds [Figure 8.11 & 8.12].
Colour Bearer will hold on to each fold with his right thumb [Figure 8.13].
Figure 8.11 First fold Figure 8.12 Second fold
Figure 8.13
Right thumb
on each fold
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Once done, the Colour Bearer will hold the Colour up and stamp
to the Carry position [Figure 8.4], placing the Colour onto the
carrier. The CO hands the cane back to the CSM but keeps the
Colour’s case on his left forearm.
The CSM turns left, comes to the front facing 2 paces in front of
the Colour. Both CSM and CO will salute again [Figure 8.8] for a
pause equal to 4 paces in quick time before lowering their hands.
Then the CSM turns left while the CO turns about. Both will
march to the rear from the right side of the Colour Party, CSM
taking 13 paces back to his position and halt, facing front on
arrival. The CO will just march to the rear away from the Colour
Party and halt elsewhere.
The Colour Bearer commands “Kumpulan panji-panji, senang – DIRI”, but he will
remain at Sedia position. Then he will first place the Colour at the Order before
standing Senang Diri.
The Colour Party is now ready to march into the GOH at the command of the PC.
ii) Casing the Colour

The steps to case the Colour are the same as uncasing the Colour. It is usually done
immediately after the Colour Party had marched out of the Guard of Honour. The
Colour Orderly will have to be ready with the Colour’s case at the place where the
Colour would be cased.
The Colour must be properly folded in 2 folds [Figure 8.14 & 8.15] and then tied with
the cord coiled around it [Figure 8.16] tied with a simple knot before it is cased.
Figure 8.14 First fold Figure 8.15 Second fold
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Once done, the cased Colour will be

brought to the Order and both the CSM
and CO will salute [Figure 8.8]. Then
they will march 13 paces to their
positions [Figure 8.7] and halt.
The Colour Bearer will place the cased

Colour at the Slope then command to
Fall-Out from there, by making a half-
turn to the right and march 3 paces off.
Figure 8.16 Cord coiled around the Colour
c) Marching in of the Colour Party into the Guard of Honour
Parade Commander:
“Kumpulan panji-panji, The Colour Party is commanded to take its position in
masuk – BARIS” the GOH.
Colour Bearer:
“TUAN! Kumpulan panji- The Colour Bearer will first come to the Order before
panji – SEDIA” responding “TUAN!” and places the Colour at the
Carry. Then he commands the Colour Party to stand
Sedia.
“Dari tengah, cepat – JALAN” As the Colour Party marches into the GOH, the PC and
APC will salute until the Colour Party halts (Henti).
All other Officers, SSgts, and Primers not inside the
GOH will also salute, but Members shall just stand
Sedia.
“Kumpulan panji-panji, tukar The Colour Party wheels-in and is now facing the
haluan ke kiri, ke kiri – GOH.
BELOK”
“Kumpulan panji-panji, The Colour Bearer and the CSgts mark time in line
hentak kaki – HENTAK” with the front rank. However, the CSM marches
straight to the rear, through the left side of the Colour
Bearer and mark time at a 4-pace distance from the
rear rank.
“Kumpulan panji-panji –
HENTI”
“Kumpulan panji-panji akan Colour Party turns about to the front.

menghadap ke hadapan, ke
belakang – PUSING”
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The GOH now is ready and waiting to march into the Parade square for inspection.
CSM 4 paces
CSgt CSgt
SideSgt1 SideSgt2
Colour Bearer
PC APC
d) Guard of Honour Marching In or Out of the Parade Square

The PC is always in command even though the APC may sometimes lead the GOH. It is
recommended that the APC leads when the GOH marches into the Parade square, from the
left of the Parade square, so that the PC knows when to bring it to halt and the Colour
Party will be right in front of the saluting base. When the GOH marches into the Parade
square, all Officers, SSgts, and Primers will salute until it halts (Henti), but Members shall
just stand Sedia.
Parade Commander:
“Kawalan kehormatan, All will turn after the given command. The Colour
bergerak ke kiri, bertiga-tiga, Party shall take their respective positions in 10 counts
ke kiri – PUSING” or more. The PC, APC and SideSgts will remain in
their respective positions after turning.
SideSgt1 SideSgt2
PC APC
Parade Commander:
“Dari kanan, cepat – JALAN” The GOH marches off.
“Kawalan kehormatan – The GOH is halted with the Colour Party will be right
HENTI” in front of the saluting base.
“Kawalan kehormatan akan All will turn after the given command. The Colour
menghadap ke hadapan, ke Party shall take their respective positions in 10 counts
kanan – PUSING” or more. The PC, APC and SideSgts will remain in
their respective positions after turning.
“Jadikan dua – BARISAN” (Refer to No.17 on page 91)
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Before “Jadikan dua – BARISAN”
2 paces
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
After “Jadikan dua – BARISAN”
1 2 2 3 4 4 5 6 6 7 8 8 9 10 10 11 12 12
112 3 3 4 5 5 6 7 7 8 9 9 10 11 11 12
Parade Commander:
“Buka barisan – GERAK” The rear rank takes 2 paces to the back in Open Order.
(CSM stands fast) (Refer to Chapter 5 No.3 on page 44)
“Lurus ke dalam – LURUS” Both the PC and APC will turn about to face GOH to
(This time, the inner file correct their 3–pace distances and position from their
Members will dress to the respective files, leaving enough space for the
Colour Party, from the right inspection. At the same time, SideSgt1 will turn right,
and left respectively.) take 1 pace forward and *halt, then turn about to face
the front rank. Dressing will be taken in close
formation – shoulder to shoulder.
*all halting includes a check pace followed by

stamping twice in quick time.
After “Buka barisan – GERAK”

and “Lurus ke dalam – LURUS”
4 paces
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Side Sergeant 1:
“Diam. Diam – barisan Once dressing is corrected, SideSgt1 will check the
depan” front rank’s dressing and commands “Diam. Diam –
barisan depan”.
“Diam. Diam – barisan He will then turn left, march 3 paces and halt, turn
belakang” right to check the rear rank’s dressing. If the rear rank
is not at the correct distance, they will correct it
immediately before he commands “Diam. Diam –
barisan belakang”.
“Diam kawalan kehormatan, SideSgt1 will turn right to return to the front rank, by
pandang – DEPAN” marching 3 paces and halt, turn left to face the front
rank again and give the command to eyes front.
Both PC and APC will turn about again while

SideSgt1 marches towards the Guide in the
appropriate number of paces and halt, so that he is in
close formation once he turns right to face the front.
The Parade now is waiting for the Inspecting Officer to take the salute followed by
the inspection.
Parade Commander:
“Hormat panglima – On the command “ – HORMAT”, the PC, APC and
HORMAT” CSM will salute.
The Colour Bearer will Dip the Colour onto the ground
not allowing the BB insignia to touch the ground.
(Refer to No.5 on page 71)
If there is a band on Parade, the Band plays the

General Salute on the command “– HORMAT”,
raising the hand and Dip the Colour on the first note of
music; lowering the hand and the Colour at the Carry
on the last.
If there is no Band on Parade, the positions will be held

for a period equal to 9 paces in quick time. The count
is:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
UP………………………………DOWN
NOTE: The Inspecting Officer, if in uniform, also salutes. An Officer serving as his Aide-
De-Camp (ADC) does not salute during the General Salute.
After the first General Salute, the PC reports to the Inspecting Officer and accompanies
him/her during the inspection of the GOH. The Escorts (usually NCOs not of the GOH) to
the Inspecting Officer are optional. Otherwise, the PC will take the lead.
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During the inspection, the Inspecting Officer (if in uniform), the ADC, the Escorts (if
present) and the PC shall salute to the Colour when approaching it. They will lower down
their hands to the side individually once they have past the Colour.
PC Escorts
At the end of the inspection, PC will again report to the Inspecting Officer, then goes back
to his position and does the following:
Parade Commander:
“Hormat panglima – Same as before. (Refer to page 87)
HORMAT”
“Tutup barisan – GERAK” The rear rank takes 2 paces forward in Close Order.
(CSM stands fast) (Refer to Chapter 5 No.3 on page 44)
“Jadikan tiga – BARISAN” (Refer to No.18 on page 91)
“Lurus ke dalam – LURUS” Both the PC and APC will turn about to face GOH to
correct their 3–pace distances and position from their
respective files. At the same time, SideSgt1 will turn
right, take 1 pace forward and halt, then turn about to
face the front rank. Dressing will be taken in full-arm
intervals but without extending the arms.
Side Sergeant 1:
“Diam. Diam kawalan This time, no checking is needed for other ranks.
kehormatan, pandang – SideSgt1 will just give the command to eyes front.
DEPAN” Both PC and APC will turn about again while SideSgt1
marches towards the Guide in the appropriate number
of paces and halt, so that he has a full-arm interval
once he turns right to face the front.
Parade Commander:
“Kawalan kehormatan, All will turn. The Colour Party will take their positions
bergerak ke kanan, bertiga- respectively in 10 counts or more.
tiga, ke kanan – PUSING”
“Dari kiri, cepat – JALAN” The GOH marches off.

All Officers, SSgts, and Primers will salute until it is
out of the Parade square, but Members shall just stand
Sedia.
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Parade Commander:
“Kawalan kehormatan – The GOH halts (Henti), usually at the same place
HENTI” where it was formed.
“Kawalan kehormatan akan All will turn. The Colour Party will return to their
menghadap ke hadapan, ke positions respectively in 10 counts or more.
kiri – PUSING”
“Kumpulan panji-panji, The Colour Party is commanded to move out.

keluar – BARIS”
Colour Bearer:
“TUAN! Kumpulan panji- As the Colour Party marches out of the GOH, the PC
panji, dari tengah, cepat – and APC will salute until the Colour Party halts. All
JALAN” other Officers, SSgts, and Primers not inside the GOH
will also salute, but Members shall just stand Sedia.
“Kumpulan panji-panji, tukar The Colour Party wheels to the same direction it had
haluan ke kanan, ke kanan – marched in.
BELOK”
“Kumpulan panji-panji – Then the Colour will be cased while the PC and APC
HENTI” may Fall-Out and the SideSgt1 takes over to reform the
Squad (See below).
“Kumpulan panji-panji, After the casing, the Colour Party (including the CO)
keluar –BARIS” will Fall Out by making a half-turn to the right and
march 3 paces off.
Parade Commander:
“Pegawai, keluar – BARIS” Both PC and APC Fall-Out as in basic Drill. Then
SideSgt1 shall march out from the front rank to regain
command of the Squad. (See diagram below)
Side Sergeant 1:
“Kiri skuad, enam langkah ke He faces the Squad when giving commands. The
sebelah kanan – GERAK” Squad should be reformed before Falling-Out.
“Lurus ke kanan – LURUS” The Squad acts as in basic Drill.
“Pandang – DEPAN”
“Keluar – BARIS” All Fall Out as in Basic Drill.
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E. MARCH PAST and the GUARD OF HONOUR
14. There will be no march past for Guard of Honour with Colour Party. The GOH will
march out immediately after the inspection by the Guest of Honour or the Inspecting
Officer. The GOH should march out from the same direction it had marched in.
15. March past is permitted only for Guard of Honour without Colour Party. In this instance
the GOH will march first followed by other contingents.
16. March past for Guard of Honour is only used in the case of Trooping the Colour Parade.
After the GOH marches out of the Parade square, the march past of the rest of the
contingents follows.
March Past Commander:

“*Baris akan berjalan lalu, All respective Contingent Leaders and their
bergerak ke kiri / kanan contingents will turn.
berturut-turut, ke kiri / kanan
– PUSING”
Contingent Leader:
“Dari kiri / kanan, cepat – Each contingent will be commanded by their
JALAN” respective leaders for the march past.
*The GOH without Colour Party is permitted to do march past with the rest of the
contingents in attendance at the Parade Ground. It may march in or out of the Parade
Ground from any direction, as deemed appropriate for the march past. It is recommended
that the GOH and other contingents march in from the left.
In this instance, the command will be given by the PC:
“Baris akan berjalan lalu, kawalan kehormatan dahulu,

bergerak ke kiri/kanan berturut-turut, ke kiri/kanan – PUSING”
and the GOH forms the Column of Route formation. In this formation, the PC must
always lead the GOH. Side Sergeants will take the shortest route to change positions when
“Dari kiri/kanan” precedes a command.
PC APC
SideSgt1 SideSgt2
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F. FORMING TWO and THREE RANKS
17. Forming Two Ranks from Three Ranks

This is important at the Official Parade for the Guard of Honour to form two ranks from
three ranks for inspection. Only the centre rank will do the forming.
Teaching by numbers
a) “Jadikan dua barisan dengan nombor, skuad – SATU”
Odd (ganjil) numbers and even (genap) numbers will take a left inclined 24-inch pace
forward and backward respectively with the left foot.
Odd numbers and even numbers will take a 30-inch pace forward and backward
respectively with the right foot.
Lift up the left leg until the thigh is horizontal to the ground and stamp to Sedia
position.
NOTE: Teach the movements of the odd numbers first then proceed to the even numbers.
By using this method you may allow the three ranks to learn and experience by
exchanging the centre rank Members with those of other ranks.
Common faults:
a) Centre rank Members not sure of their number.
b) Not taking enough pace distance forward and resulting incorrect timing.
c) Not lifting the left leg at the correct level to stamp to attention.
d) Shuffling.
18. Forming Three Ranks from Two Ranks

After the inspection, the Guard of Honour must form back into three ranks again before
marching out.
Teaching by numbers
a) “Jadikan tiga barisan dengan nombor, skuad – SATU”
Odd (ganjil) numbers and even (genap) numbers will take a 30-inch pace backward
and forward respectively with the left foot.
Odd (ganjil) numbers and even (genap) numbers will take a right inclined 24-inch
pace forward and backward respectively with the right foot.
Lift up the left leg until the thigh is horizontal to the ground and stamp to Sedia
position.
Common faults: Same as the Form Two Ranks.
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Timing: SATU DUA SATU

Movement: (24”/30” pace) (30”/24” pace) (Stamp)
KIRI KANAN KIRI
Form Two Ranks Form Three Ranks
(3) Stamp
(2) 30 ”
Odd numbers
(to the front) (1) 24 ” 30 ” (1)
24 ” (2)
(3) Stamp
(3) Stamp
24 ” (2)
Even
(1) 24 ” 30 ” (1)
Numbers
(to the rear)
(2) 30 ”
(3) Stamp
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G. CANE DRILL
The cane shall only be used by specific roles for Ceremonial Drill Functions
(See C. DRESS CODE on page 75).
19. Sedia
The cane will be held
horizontally with the left
arm, clamped under the
armpit at the point of
balance [Figure 8.17]. The
forefinger and thumb will
grasp the knob of the cane
with the back of the hand to
the left.
Figure 8.17 Sedia with Cane (Front) (Side)
20. Senang Diri

The normal movements are carried out, but the cane
remains clamped under the armpit, held horizontally with
the left arm and right arm at the side as in Sedia position
[Figure 8.18].
Figure 8.18 Senang Diri with Cane
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21. Saluting
The left arm will return to the side simultaneously as the
right arm is raised to salute. The cane will be firmly held
horizontally in position under the left armpit [Figure
8.19]. As the right arm is brought down to the side from
the salute, the left arm will return to hold the cane by the
knob as in Sedia position [Figure 8.17]. The same
procedure is used for saluting on the march and when
dismissing.
Figure 8.19 Saluting with Cane
22. On the March and Marking time

The cane remains clamped under the armpit, held horizontally with the left arm as in
Sedia position, with the right arm swinging in quick march or kept at the side in slow
march and when in quick/slow mark time.
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CHAPTER 9
ADVANCED DRILL
“The spirit of discipline, as distinct from its outward and visible guises,
is the result of association with martial traditions and their living embodiment.”
– B. H. Liddell Hart, Thoughts on War, 1944
INTRODUCTION
Advanced Drill is a logical and progressive step forward from Basic Drill, and every
Company should aim to introduce Advanced Drill into its programme, once the principles of
Basic Drill have been understood and mastered by the members.
In Advanced Drill, the Company is divided into two or more Sections, each of which acts
under its Section Commander, who will normally be an NCO or Senior.
There are two main reasons for Advanced Drill:
1. A greater number of movements may be included, thus adding to the interest and
variety, but at the same time, the movements carried out by each Section are only those
included in Basic Drill, and no unnecessary additional complications are added.
2. The use of NCOs or Senior Members as Section Commanders gives them an additional
interest in drill, helps them to develop their leadership, and generally recognizes their
ability to accept responsibilities.
Throughout the following pages, Advanced Drill is shown in two Sections. Large Companies
may however wish to drill in three Sections. Section No.3 acts exactly the same way as
Section No.2.
One additional point needs to be made for the benefit of small Companies. Normally, at least
26 members are required to adequately perform Advanced Drill movements. However, the
centre rank may be omitted, and all the movements which follow can be carried out in two
ranks with only 10, or preferably 14 members, including Section Commanders. In such cases,
the words “Column of Threes” should be replaced by “Column of Twos”.
It is hoped therefore that this section of the book will prove to be well within the capabilities
of the vast majority of Companies, who will thereby improve their performance, and retain
the interest and enthusiasm of the members.
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A. DEFINITIONS
Company in Line Two or more Sections in line, side by side on the same alignment,
with three paces interval between them.
Interval
Company in A Company in line turned to a flank.

Column of Threes
Company in Two or more Sections in line on parallel alignment at a distance

Column of Sections from one another equal to their own frontage (between each
Section), plus three paces.
Frontage
Distance
Interval The lateral space between Sections on the same alignment

measured from the left hand member of one Section to the right
hand member of the next.
Distance The space between Sections in Column, measured from the heels
of the front rank of one Section to the heels of the front rank of the
next.
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B. FALLING IN
The Section Commanders are first detailed, and stand Senang Diri at the rear of the Parade
ground.
Company Commander:
“KOMPENI” The Company comes to the Senang Diri position.
(COMPANY)
“Penanda, BERATUR” A member, previously detailed (the tallest member in

(Marker, take – POST) the Company) comes to attention, and after a pause
equal to 2 paces in quick time, marches out and halts in
front of, and 2 paces away from the Company
Commander.
“Yang tinggi ke kanan, rendah The remainder of the Company come to attention, and
ke kiri, dalam satu barisan – after a pause equal to 2 paces in quick time, march
PARAS” towards the marker, and arrange themselves according
(Tallest on the right, shortest to their size, in single rank, tallest on the right, shortest
on the left, in single rank – on the left. Dressing in close formation (shoulder to
SIZE) shoulder) is taken up by the right, and the position of
attention is maintained.
“Pandang – DEPAN” All heads turn to the front smartly and sharply.
(Eyes – FRONT)
“Dalam dua / tiga barisan – Members number off sharply in even time and tone
BILANG” from right to left. If two Sections are to be formed,
(Into two / three Sections, members call out “SATU” (ONE), “DUA” (TWO),
NUMBER) “SATU” (ONE), “DUA” (TWO) and so on. If three
Sections are to be formed, members call out “SATU”
(ONE), “DUA” (TWO), “TIGA” (THREE) and so on.
Heads and eyes are kept steady to the front.
“Nombor Satu, empat langkah In forming two Sections, the numbers one take 4 paces
ke hadapan, Nombor Dua, step forward, and the numbers two take 4 paces step
empat langkah ke belakang – backward.
GERAK”
(Numbers One, four paces step In forming three Sections, the command will be:
forward, Numbers Two, four “Nombor Satu, enam langkah ke hadapan, Nombor
paces step back – MARCH) Tiga, enam langkah ke belakang – GERAK”
(Numbers One, six paces step forward, Numbers
Three, six paces step back – MARCH)
“Lurus ke kanan – LURUS” Each rank dresses in close formation, the right hand
(Dressing, right – DRESS) member of the rank in the rear taking a pace to the
right, to cover the right hand member of the rank in the
“Pandang – DEPAN” front.
(Eyes – FRONT)
“Kompeni – BILANG” Each rank will number simultaneously from the right.
(Company – NUMBER)
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“Nombor ganjil, satu langkah The odd numbers of each rank take 1 pace step forward,
ke hadapan, nombor genap, and the even numbers take 1 pace step backward.
satu langkah ke belakang –
GERAK”
(Odd numbers, one pace step forward, even numbers, one pace step back – MARCH)
“Orang yang di sebelah kanan The odd numbers with the exception of the Numbers
sekali diam, nombor ganjil ke One, turn right and the even numbers turn left.
kanan, nombor genap ke kiri,
barisan kanan dan kiri –
PUSING”
(Stand fast the right hand man (or Numbers One stand fast), odd numbers to the right,
even numbers to the left, ranks right and left – TURN)
“Jadikan kompeni, cepat – Each Section acts as in Basic Drill and form three
JALAN” ranks.
(Form Company, quick –
MARCH)
“Lurus ke kanan – LURUS” Each Section acts as in Basic Drill.

(Dressing, right – DRESS) Then No.1 Section Commander will march forward and
halt in line with the front rank and 3 paces from the
Guide. He turns left (facing the Section), checks
dressing, and commands “Diam. Diam, Seksyan
Pertama” (No.1 Section – STEADY). (See diagram on
the left)
Then he turns about, marches down 7 paces, halt (includes a check pace follows by
stamping twice) and turns right facing the Section, standing 3 paces from the Guide.
If No.2 Section is at the wrong distance, its Guide will do the Right Dress and align
himself to the Section Commander, the rest of the Squad follow suit. Once aligned, the
Squad eyes front accordingly. Section Commander then checks dressing for No.2 Section
which follows by the command: “Diam. Diam, Seksyan Kedua” (No.2 Section –
STEADY). If there are more Sections, he shall repeat the same procedure for each Section.
Once all Sections’ dressings checked, he shall turn right, march to the front and halt in line
with the front rank of No.1 Section, turn left and command “Diam kompeni. Pandang –
DEPAN” (Company – STEADY. Eyes – FRONT). At this command, he will also turn
left and march back to his original position at the rear of the parade ground, next to No.2
Section Commander, halt and turn about to face the front.
“Section Commanders, masuk Section Commanders come to attention, turn to the

– BARIS” right, and march forward, halting in line with and on the
(Section Commanders, fall – right of the front ranks of their Sections.
IN)
The Company is now formed for Advanced Drill in Column of Sections, and if required,
may be moved into Line by one of the movements.
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C. POSITIONS and DUTIES of SECTION COMMANDERS

Section Commanders play a very important part in Advanced Drill. Duties and words of
command are explained in each movement, but the basic positions and changes on certain
words of command are summarized here for easy reference.
1. In Line
Basic Position
In line with, and at short interval from the guide. When
dressing, the head is turned to the left, but the interval is
judged without raising the arm.
About turn:
i) At the halt
Turn about and take two paces forward.
ii) On the March

Mark time for 2 paces on the command “Ke belakang – ”
(About – ) after taking a check pace and an instep, then turn
about with the remainder of the Section.
Right turn:
i) At the halt
Turn to the right then take a side pace to the left and a pace
to the rear.
ii) On the March

Turn to the right, then take a side pace to the left, and mark
time for 1 pace before marching forward with the remainder
of the Section
Left turn:
i) At the halt
Turn to the left, then take a side pace to the right and march
forward until in line with the leading three.
ii) On the March

As above, but in double time.
By the left/right:
i) At the halt
Turn about and march round the rear of the section
ii) On the March

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2. In Column of Threes
BASIC POSITION
In line with, and at short interval from the guide’s left.
When dressing, the head is turned to the right, but the
interval is judged without raising the arm.
About turn:
i) At the halt
Turn about and march forward until in line with the leading
three.
ii) On the March

As above but in double time.
Right turn:
i) At the halt
Turn to the right then take a side pace to the left and march
forward until in line with the rank in front.
ii) On the March

Left turn:
i) At the halt
Turn to the left, then take a side pace to the right and a pace
to the rear.
ii) On the March

Turn to the left, then take a side pace to the right, and mark
time for 1 pace before moving forward with the remaining
of the Section.
By the right/left:
i) At the halt
March forward across the front of the Section, halt in line
with the leading three and then turn about.
ii) On the March

Double across the front of the Section, mark time until in
line with the leading three, and then move forward with the
remainder of the Section.
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CHAPTER 10
ADVANCED DRILL MOVEMENTS
A. COMPANY ACTING AS ONE UNIT

All commands are given by the Company Commander alone.
1. COMPANY IN LINE
a) Advancing
Command: “Kompeni akan mara, dari Each Section steps off as in Basic Drill. The
kanan, cepat – JALAN” guide of the Section on the outer flank maintains
(Company will advance, by the right, dressing and interval from the Section on the
quick – MARCH) directing flank.
b) Retiring
Command: “Kompeni akan The Company turns about.
menghadap ke belakang, ke belakang
– PUSING”
(Company will retire, about – TURN)
“Dari kiri / kanan, cepat – JALAN” Each Section steps off as above.
(By the left / right, quick – MARCH)
NOTE: If on the march, the command “Cepat – JALAN” is omitted.

Section Commanders and blank files without a centre and rear rank are always in the
rank in front.
If at the halt, they take 2 paces forward after turning about. On the march, they mark
time 2 paces on the command “Ke belakang”, after taking a check pace and an
instep, then turn about with the remainder of the Section.
c) Moving to a Flank
Command: “Bergerak ke kanan / kiri, All members turn to the named flank. Section
berturut-turut, ke kanan / kiri – Commanders align themselves on the directing
PUSING” flank of their leading three. Each Section steps
(Move to the right / left, right / left – off as in Basic Drill.
TURN)
“Dari kiri / kanan, cepat – JALAN”

(By the left / right, quick – MARCH)
NOTE: If on the march, the command “cepat – JALAN” (quick – MARCH) is omitted.
When a Company marching in Column of Threes is required to turn about, the
command is “Kompeni akan menghadap ke belakang, ke belakang – PUSING.
Dari kiri / kanan” (Company will retire, about – TURN. By the left / right). Section
Commanders take up their new position as described.
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d) Changing Direction
Command: “Tukar haluan ke kanan / The Company acts as in Basic Drill.
kiri dan berhenti – TUKAR” The Section Commander of the Section on the
(Change direction right / left, at the directing flank turns with his right/left hand
halt, right / left – FORM) Member; moves forward with him and then take
a pace to the side and a pace to the rear to take
“Cepat – JALAN” up his new position.
(Quick – MARCH)
The other Section Commander inclines to the
right/left and completes the movement in the
same way as all other members in the leading
rank.
Before movement After movement
NOTE: This movement can be carried out from the halt or move, ending at the halt or the
move, and to the right or left, regardless of which rank is in front.
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2. COMPANY IN COLUMN OF THREES
a) Moving to a Flank in Line

Command: “Kompeni akan The Company acts as in Basic Drill. Section
menghadap ke hadapan, ke kiri / Commanders then align themselves on the
kanan – PUSING” directing flank of the rank in front.
(Company will advance, left / right– If on the march, the command “cepat – JALAN”
TURN) (quick – MARCH) is omitted.
“Dari kanan / kiri, cepat – JALAN”

(By the right / left, quick – MARCH)
b) Forming Line Facing Same Direction

Command: “Dan berhenti, di sebelah The Company acts as in Basic Drill.
kiri / kanan, jadikan – KOMPENI” Section Commanders take a pace forward and a
(At the halt, on the left / right, form – pace to the right. No.2 Section Commander then
COMPANY) turns half left.
“Cepat – JALAN” On the command “Cepat –JALAN” (Quick –

(Quick – MARCH) MARCH), the leading Section Commander
takes 3 paces forward with his leading member,
and then takes a pace to the side and a pace to
the rear to take up his new position.
Before movement After movement
NOTE: This movement can be carried out from the halt or move, ending at the halt or the
move, and to the right or left, regardless of which flank is leading. Words of
command must be adjusted as in Basic Squad Drill movements.
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B. SECTIONS ACTING INDEPENDENTLY

The Company Commander will first give the preliminaries and each Section Commander
will command his Section to execute accordingly.
1. COMPANY IN LINE
a) Company in Line Forming Column of Sections Facing a Flank

Company Commander: “At the halt, facing right, form Column of Sections”
Section Commanders: “Seksyen Sections in succession act as in Basic Drill, on

Pertama / Kedua, tukar haluan ke the commands of their Section Commanders.
kanan dan berhenti – TUKAR.
Cepat – JALAN”
(No.1 / No.2 Section, change direction right, at the halt, right – FORM. Quick –
MARCH)
Before the movement.
After the movement.
NOTE: This movement can also be carried out from the halt, moving forward on
completion. The words “dan berhenti” are omitted from all commands, and each
Section on reaching its new alignment, marks time until the Company
Commander gives the command “Maju ke hadapan – MAJU. Dari kanan /
kiri” (For – WARD. By the right / left).
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b) Company in Line Forming Column of Sections Facing the Same Direction

Company Commander: “At the halt, on the right, form Column of Sections”
No.1 Section stands fast throughout the movement.
No.2 Section Commander: “Seksyen No. 2 Section, acting on the command of its
Kedua, ke kanan – PUSING” Section Commander, turns to the right. The
(No.2 Section, right – TURN) Section Commander aligns himself on the left
of his leading three.
“Ke kanan belok, cepat – JALAN” No. 2 Section moves by a Right Wheel,
(Right wheel, quick – MARCH) followed by a Left Wheel to its new position,
“Ke kiri – BELOK” where it is halted and turns into Line,
(Left – WHEEL) correcting its dressing automatically.
“Seksyen – HENTI”
(Section – HALT)
“Ke kiri – PUSING” The Section Commander, after turning, takes

(Left – TURN) a side pace to the right, and a pace to the rear,
to take up his new position in line.
Before the movement
During the movement After the movement.
NOTE: This movement may also be carried out on the march, halting on completion.
The command “Cepat – JALAN” is omitted, and when No.2 Section
Commander has turned his Section to the right, No.1 Section Commander
immediately gives the command “Seksyen pertama – HENTI. Lurus ke kanan
– LURUS” (No.1 Section – HALT. Dressing, right – DRESS).
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c) Company in Line Advancing in Column of Sections

Company Commander: “Advance in Column of Sections, from the right”
No.2 Section Commander: “Seksyen No.2 Section turns to the right. The Section
Kedua, ke kanan – PUSING” Commander aligns himself on the left of the
(No.2 Section, right – TURN) leading three.
Company Commander: “Cepat – The whole Company steps off.

JALAN”
(Quick – MARCH)
No.1 Section Commander: “Seksyen No.1 Section Commander immediately gives

Pertama, dari kanan” this command.
(No.1 Section, by the right)
No.2 Section Commander: “Seksyen No.2 Section Commander turns his Section to
Kedua, ke kiri – PUSING” the left in time to correctly cover No.1
“Dari kanan” Section, and then align himself on the right of
(No.2 Section, left – TURN. By the his Section.
right)
Before the movement
During the movement After the movement
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2. COMPANY IN COLUMN OF THREES
a) Company in Column of Threes Forming Column of Sections Facing the Same

Direction
Company Commander: “At the halt, on the left, form Column of Sections”
Section Commanders: “Seksyen Each Section in succession acts as in Basic

_____, dan berhenti di sebelah kiri, Drill on the commands of their Section
jadikan – SEKSYEN” Commanders. Section Commanders take a
(No.___ Section, at the halt, on the pace forward and a pace to the right before
left, form – SECTION) taking 3 paces forward with his leading
member.
“Cepat – JALAN”
(Quick – MARCH)
Before the movement After the movement
completion. The words “dan berhenti” (at the halt) are omitted from all
commands, and each Section upon reaching its new alignment, marks time until
the Company Commander gives the command “Maju ke hadapan – MAJU.
Dari kanan”(For – WARD. By the right).
b) Company Moving in Column of Threes Forming Column of Sections Facing a

Flank
Company Commander: “At the halt, facing left, form Column of Sections”
No.1 Section Commander: “Seksyen No.1 Section Commander halts his Section
Pertama – HENTI” when he hears No.2 Section Commander give
(No.1 Section – HALT) the command to Right Wheel.
No.2 Section Commander: “Seksyen No.2 Section Commander immediately wheels

Kedua, ke kanan – BELOK” his Section to the right, and then the left, and
(No.2 Section, right – WHEEL) then halts his Section in line with No.1
Section.
“Ke kiri – BELOK”
(Left – WHEEL)
(Section – HALT)
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Section Commanders: “Seksyen Section Commanders in succession turn their

_____, ke kiri – PUSING” Section to the left, and then themselves take a
(No.___ Section, left – TURN) side pace to the right and a pace to the rear, to
take up their new position in line.
Before the movement
c) Company Moving in Column of Threes Moving to a Flank in Column of Sections

Company Commander: “Move to the left, in Column of Sections”
Section Commanders: “Seksyen Each Section Commander in succession turns

_____, ke kiri – PUSING” his Section to the left, and then takes up his
“Dari kanan” new position in line on the move.
(No.___ Section, left – TURN. By the
right)
Before the movement
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3. COMPANY IN COLUMN OF SECTIONS
a) Company in Column of Sections Forming Line Facing a Flank
Company Commander: “By the left, Section Commanders take up their new
at the halt, facing left, form Line” positions and left hand member of the rear
Section cover covers the left hand file of the
Section in front.
Section Commanders: “Seksyen Sections in succession acts as in Basic Drill

_____, tukar haluan ke kiri dan on the commands of their Section
berhenti – TUKAR. Cepat – JALAN” Commanders.
(No.___, Section, change direction
left, at the halt, left – FORM. Quick
– MARCH)
“Dari kanan” After forming is done, Section Commanders

(By the right) resume their positions on the original
directing flank.
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completion. The words “dan berhenti” (at the halt) are omitted from all
commands, and each Section upon reaching its new alignment, marks time until
the Company Commander gives the command “Maju ke hadapan – MAJU.
Dari kanan” (For – WARD. By the right)
b) Company in Column of Sections Forming Line Facing the Same Direction

Company Commander: “At the halt, on the left, form Line”
No.1 Section stands fast throughout this movement.
No.2 Section Commander: “Seksyen No.2 Section acting on the commands of its
Kedua, ke kiri – PUSING” Section Commander, turns moves forward,
“Cepat – JALAN” turns on the march, halts in line with No.1
(No.2 Section, left – TURN. Quick – Section, and corrects its dressing. The Section
MARCH) Commander maintains the same relative
position throughout the movement.
“Ke kanan – PUSING”
(Right – TURN)
(Section – HALT)
“Lurus ke kanan – LURUS”

(Dressing, right – DRESS)
Before the movement During the movement
After the movement
110
NOTE: This movement may also be carried out on the march, halting on completion.
The command “Cepat –JALAN” (Quick – MARCH) is omitted, and when No.2
Section Commander has turned his Section to the left, No.1 Section Commander
immediately gives the command “Seksyen pertama – HENTI. Lurus ke kanan
– LURUS” (No.1 Section – HALT. Dressing, right – DRESS)
c) Company in Column of Sections Moving to a Flank in Column of Threes
i) Company Commander: “Bergerak ke Each Section turns to the right. Section

kanan, bertiga-tiga, ke kanan – Commanders align themselves on the left of
PUSING” their leading three.
“Dari kiri, cepat – JALAN” All step off.
(Move to the right, in Column of
Threes. Right – TURN. By the left,
quick – MARCH)
No.2 Section Commander: “Seksyen No. 2 Section Commander immediately

Kedua, ke kiri – BELOK” wheels his Section to the left, and then to the
“Ke kanan – BELOK” right to follow No.1 Section.
(No.2 Section, left – WHEEL. Right
– WHEEL)
OR
ii) Company Commander: “Bergerak ke Each Section turns to the left. Section
kiri, bertiga-tiga, ke kiri – PUSING” Commanders align themselves on the right of
“Dari kanan, cepat – JALAN” their leading three.
(Move to the left, in Column of All step off.
Threes. Left – TURN. By the right,
quick – MARCH)
No.1 Section Commander: “Seksyen No.1 Section Commander immediately wheels

Pertama, ke kiri – BELOK” his/her Section to the left, and then to the right
“Ke kanan – BELOK” to follow No. 2 Section.
(No.1 Section, left – WHEEL. Right
– WHEEL)
Before the movement
111
During the movement i) Or during the movement ii)
NOTE: This movement may also be done on the march, where the words “Cepat –
JALAN” (Quick – MARCH) are omitted.
d) Company Moving in Column of Sections Changing Direction
Company Commander: “Dari kiri, Section Commanders take up their new

tukar haluan ke kiri” positions and left guide of the rear Section
(By the left, change direction left) cover the left file of the Section in front.
Section Commanders: “Seksyen Section Commanders give these commands in

_____, tukar haluan ke kiri – succession, as each Section arrives at the same
TUKAR” point.
(No.___ Section, change direction
left, left – FORM)
“Maju ke hadapan – MAJU. Dari

kiri”
(For – WARD. By the left)
“Dari kanan” Section Commanders move to their original

(By the right) positions on the directing flank.
112
113
APPENDIX I
Words and phrases commonly used when commanding a group on Parade either at Local
level or at Brigade level.
Words of command inside this (* ) are optional.
Drill Words of Command Perkataan Perintah Kawad
SQUAD SKUAD
PARADE BARIS
COMPANY KOMPENI
Atten – TION Skuad – SEDIA
Stand at – EASE Senang – DIRI
Stand easy Rehatkan – DIRI
(*Dressing) Right – DRESS Lurus ke kanan – PUSING
Eyes – FRONT / RIGHT / LEFT Pandang – DEPAN / KANAN / KIRI
Number (Noun) Nombor (Kata Nama)
NUMBER (Verb) BILANG (Kata Kerja)
From the right, in twos, NUMBER Dari kanan, berdua – BILANG
Marker (Tanda) Penanda
Get on – PARADE Masuk – BARIS
Right / Left / About – TURN Ke kanan / kiri / belakang – PUSING
Right / Left In – CLINE Separuh ke kanan / kiri – PUSING
Squad will retire Skuad akan menghadap ke belakang
Squad will advance Skuad akan mara / menghadap ke hadapan
Move to the left / right Bergerak ke kiri / kanan
In (*Column of) threes Bertiga – tiga / Dalam tiga barisan
Fall – OUT Keluar – BARIS
Fall – IN Masuk – BARIS (Beratur)
Dis – MISS BERSURAI
As you were Semula
Tallest on the right, shortest on the left, Yang tinggi ke kanan, rendah ke kiri
in single rank – SIZE dalam satu barisan – PARAS
Odd numbers one pace step forward, even numbers Nombor ganjil satu langkah ke hadapan, nombor genap
one pace step back – MARCH satu langkah ke belakang – GERAK
Stand fast the right hand man / Number one stand Orang yang di sebelah kanan sekali diam, nombor
fast, (*odd numbers to the right, even numbers to ganjil ke kanan, nombor genap ke kiri, barisan kanan
the left), ranks right and left – TURN dan kiri – PUSING
Turning by numbers Berpusing dengan nombor
Salute to the front / right / left – SALUTE Hormat, hormat ke hadapan / kanan / kiri – HORMAT
Quick / Slow – MARCH (from the halt) Cepat / Perlahan – JALAN
Mark – TIME (from the march) Hentak kaki – HENTAK
Quick / Slow mark – TIME (at the halt) Hentak kaki cepat / perlahan – HENTAK
For – WARD Maju ke hadapan – MAJU
Squad – HALT Skuad – HENTI
Right / Left – WHEEL Ke kanan / kiri – BELOK
Break into quick / slow time, quick / slow – Tukar langkah jalan cepat / perlahan, cepat / perlahan –
MARCH JALAN
Changing step (on the march), CHANGE STEP Tukar langkah semasa berjalan, TUKAR LANGKAH
By the left / right Dari kiri / kanan
At the halt, on the left / right, form – SQUAD Dan berhenti di sebelah kiri / kanan, jadikan – SKUAD
Change direction left / right, at the halt, left / right – Tukar haluan ke kiri / kanan dan berhenti – TUKAR
FORM
Guard of Honour / Honour Guard Kawalan Kehormatan
Colour Party Kumpulan Panji-panji
Left of the right half (*, remainder, left) – SQUAD Kiri daripada sebelah kanan skuad, yang lain, kiri –
SKUAD
Six paces left / right close – MARCH Enam langkah ke sebelah kiri / kanan – GERAK
(*Dressing) By the centre – DRESS Lurus ke dalam – LURUS
March on / off the Colour Kumpulan panji-panji, masuk / keluar – BARIS
Form – TWO / THREE RANKS Jadikan dua / tiga – BARISAN
Open / Close order – MARCH Buka / Tutup barisan – GERAK
Front / Centre / Rear rank – STEADY Diam. Diam barisan hadapan / tengah / belakang
General Salute – SALUTE Hormat, hormat panglima – HORMAT
Marker, take – POST Penanda, BERATUR
Column at three paces distance, from the right, Berderet dalam tiga langkah, dari kanan, keluar -
outwards – TURN PUSING
Call the – ROLL Panggil – NAMA
To the front / your Squads, quick – MARCH Ke hadapan / skuad sendiri, cepat – JALAN
APPENDIX II
Table of Words of Command on the March
Command Command
LEFT FOOT - on which command is given RIGHT FOOT - on which command is given
Skuad – HENTI (marching) Skuad – HENTI (marking time)
Maju ke hadapan – MAJU Skuad – HENTI (marching in slow time)
Ke kanan – PUSING Ke kiri – PUSING
Separuh ke kanan – PUSING Separuh ke kiri – PUSING
Tukar haluan ke kanan – TUKAR Tukar haluan ke kiri – TUKAR
Di sebelah kanan, jadikan – SKUAD Di sebelah kiri, jadikan – SKUAD
Hormat, hormat ke kiri / kanan / hadapan – Tukar langkah semasa berjalan – TUKAR
HORMAT LANGKAH
Pandang – KANAN / KIRI / DEPAN Ke belakang – PUSING
Tukar langkah jalan perlahan, perlahan – JALAN Tukar langkah jalan cepat, cepat – JALAN
Ke kiri – PUSING (slow march) Ke kanan – PUSING (slow march)
Tukar haluan ke kiri – TUKAR (slow march) Tukar haluan ke kanan – TUKAR (slow march)
Di sebelah kiri, jadikan – SKUAD (slow march) Di sebelah kanan, jadikan – SKUAD (slow
march)
Hentak kaki – HENTAK (from the march)
Tukar langkah berlari – LARI
Time and Distances
Quick Time - 120 paces per minute

Slow Time - 160 paces per minute
Double Time - 180 paces per minute
Recruit - 100 paces per minute
Pace Distances : (heel to heel)

Quick March - 27 inches (Langkah pendek-21")
Slow March - 27 inches
Double March - 40 inches
Forward Pace - 30 inches
Backward Pace - 30 inches
Side Pace - 12 inches
Half Pace - 15 inches
Maximum number of paces to the side, back or front - 8 paces
APPENDIX III
Syllabus for Teaching Recruit
Lessons are to be taught in “Recruit Drill”.
1st Week : 1. Aim & Purpose

(a) Brief knowledge about BB Drill
2. Basic Positions
(a) Sedia; Senang diri; Rehatkan diri
(b) Senang diri daripada Rehatkan diri
(c) Sedia daripada Senang diri
(d) Senang diri daripada sedia
3. Dressing
(a) Masuk baris, Ke kanan/kiri lurus & pandang
depan
2nd Week : 1. Turnings & Inclinings (at the halt)

Right & Left turn (Ke kanan/kiri – PUSING) :
(a) By numbers
(b) Counting the time
(c) Judging the time
About turn (Ke belakang – PUSING) :

(a) By numbers
Right Incline & Left Incline (Separuh) :

(a) By numbers
2. Fall out
(a) Keluar baris & Bersurai
3rd Week : 1. Marking Time

(a) Hentak Kaki (cepat) : henti & tukar langkah
(b) Hentak kaki (perlahan) : henti & tukar langkah
2. Stepping to the side, front & back

(a) Ke kanan
(b) Ke kiri
(c) ……….langkah ke hadapan/belakang
4th Week 1. Marching & Halting

(a) Cepat Jalan & Henti
(b) Perlahan Jalan & Henti
(c) Tukar Langkah
(d) Hentak Kaki daripada Cepat Jalan
(e) Maju daripada Hentak Kaki
5th Week 1. Turnings on the March

(a) Ke kanan & kiri – PUSING
(b) Ke belakang – PUSING
(i) By numbers
(ii) Counting the time
(iii) Judging the time
2. Change direction by wheeling (page 33)
6th Week 1. Basic Drill – Sizing

(a) Marching in Column of Threes and in line
(i) Ke hadapan & belakang
(ii) Incline (separuh ke kanan/kiri)
2. Saluting
(a) Hormat ke hadapan (semasa henti & jalan)
(i) By numbers
(ii) Counting the time
(iii) Judging the time
(b) Hormat ke tepi (semasa henti & jalan)
(c) Pandang kanan/depan (semasa berjalan)
(d) Bersurai
(e) Paying Compliment
7th Week 1. Change Direction & Change Formation

(a) Tukar Haluan
(b) Jadikan Skuad
(i) Halt to Halt
(ii) Halt to Move
(iii) Move to Halt
(iv) Move to Move
NOTE: The following movements to be taught at Company

or Inter Squad Drill level:
(i) Breaking into slow time from Quick Time

(ii) Breaking into Quick time from Slow time
(iii) Open Order – Close Order
(iv) Proving Squad
(v) Changing Step
APPENDIX IV
COMPANY DRILL PROGRAMME PLANNING SAMPLE
OBJECTIVE
To inculcate the three-fold purpose among members of the Brigade, i.e. to promote habits of
obedience and discipline, self-respect, self-control, concentration and physical bearing; to
develop leadership among NCOs and Officers; to encourage Company esprit-de-corp.
PROGRESSIVE PROGRAMME
• Basic and Elementary Drill
• Advance Drill
• Sequence Drill
• Inter-Squad Drill Competition
DRILL AWARD ACHIEVEMENT CLASS

Old Awards Scheme (2000 and before)
Stage 1 : Mr Francis Chiong
Stage 2 : Mr Jacob Boaz
Stage 3 : Mr S.A. Ravindren
Or
New Awards Scheme (2001 and after)
Basic : Mr Francis Chiong
Advanced : Mr S.A. Ravindren
FRIDAY/SATURDAY/SUNDAY DRILL PARADE

Captain David Liew, Sgt Leong Vui Kien (Drill Sergeant)
1. *Basic Drill Practices - March 30 to June 30 (13 weeks)
2. Individual Squad Drill Practices - July 6 to July 20 (3 weeks)
3. Inter Squad Drill Competition - July 27
4. *Advanced Drill Practices - August 3 to October 5 (10 weeks)
5. Rehearsal for Display Day - November 16 to 30 (3 weeks)
*As per training programme attached

Company Drill Parade Programme
Basic Drill
Week 1
1. Brief knowledge – Drill (a) Aim & (b) Purpose
2. Sedia, Senang diri, Rehatkan diri, masuk baris, Lurus ke kanan/kiri & pandang depan
Week 2
1. Ke kanan/kiri/belakang pusing, separuh ke kanan/kiri/belakang pusing, keluar baris &
bersurai (semasa berhenti)
Week 3
1. Hentak kaki & henti – masa cepat & perlahan and tukar langkah
2. Bergerak ke kanan, kiri, hadapan and belakang
Week 4
1. Cepat Jalan & Henti (in 3s) – masa cepat & perlahan; tukar langkah; hentak kaki daripada
masa berjalan & maju daripada hentak kaki-masa cepat dan perlahan
Week 5
1. Ke kanan/kiri/belakang pusing semasa berjalan
2. Belok kanan/kiri
Week 6
1. Squad Drill - Sizing
2. Berjalan dalam kolumn bertiga-tiga – Ke hadapan, belakang & separuh (masa cepat &
perlahan)
Week 7
1. Marching in line (masa cepat & perlahan)
Week 8
1. Hormat – ke hadapan, kanan dan kiri (masa henti & berjalan)
2. Pandang kanan & depan (masa berjalan – cepat dan perlahan)
3. Bersurai
Week 9
1. Tukar haluan – (a) Forming (b) Forming Squad
Week 10
1. Tukar masa perlahan daripada masa cepat
2. Tukar masa cepat daripada masa perlahan
Week 11
1. Jadikan dua/tiga barisan
2. Buka Barisan & Tutup barisan
3. Proving Squad (page 38)
Week 12
1. Marching in single file (page 38)
Give 3 weeks of Individual Squad Drill practices followed by Inter Squad Drill Competition.
Advanced Drill
Week 1
1. Introduction
2. Falling-in
3. Definitions
Week 2
1. Positions & Duties of Section Commanders
Week 3
Company Acting as one unit
1. Company in line advance & retiring
2. Company in line moving to a flank
3. Company in line changing direction
Week 4
1. Company in Column of 3s moving to a flank in line
2. Company in Column of 3s forming line facing the same direction
Week 5
Sections acting independently
1. Company in Column of Sections forming line facing the same direction
2. Company in line forming Column of Sections facing the same direction
Week 6
1. Company in line forming Column of Sections facing a flank
2. Company in Column of Sections forming line facing a flank
Week 7
1. Company in line advancing in Column of Sections.
Week 8
1. Company in Column of Sections moving to a flank in Column of 3s
2. Company in Column of 3s forming Column of Sections facing the same direction
Week 9
1. Company moving in Column of 3s forming Column of Sections facing a flank
Week 10
1. Company moving in Column of 3s moving to a flank in Column of Sections
2. Company moving in Column of Sections changing direction
APPENDIX V
EVALUATION TEACHING SHEET
TRAINEE’S NAME :
MOVEMENT/S :
Movement given by : Rank:
1. Introductory :
Method 1 Method 2
2. Teaching : Explanation  Head to Toe 
Sequence or
Demonstration  Toe to Head 
Execution 
Practice 
3. Presentation : poor  Satisfactory  Good  Very Good 
4. Voice and Speech : poor  Satisfactory  Good  Very Good 
5. Vocabulary : poor  Satisfactory  Good  Very Good 
6. “Eye-contact” : poor  Satisfactory  Good  Very Good 
7. Words of Command : poor  Satisfactory  Good  Very Good 
8. Physical Bearing : poor  Satisfactory  Good  Very Good 
9. Participation : poor  Satisfactory  Good  Very Good 
10. Homework / Practice : poor  Satisfactory  Good  Very Good 
Comments No. 1 :
Comments No. 2 :
Comments No. 3 :
Comments No. 4 :
Comments No. 5 :
Comments No. 6 :
Comments No. 7 :
Comments No. 8 :
Comments No. 9 :
Comments No.10 :
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Boys’ Brigade in Malaysia wishes to thank the following Members:
Mr. Francis Chiong (HQ Staff, Captain) and Mr. Sim Rick Kee (2nd Subang Jaya,
Warrant Officer) for their untiring service, effort and time in the production of the
2005 Revised Drill Manual.
Mr. Lee Yew Heng (1st Kuala Lumpur), Alvin Tan Puay Choy (10th Kuala Lumpur),
Daniel Wong Leong Jin (10th Kuala Lumpur), Mark Leong Tse Ho (10th Kuala Lumpur),
Mark Tan Yean Cheen (10th Kuala Lumpur), Isaiah Kee Tzen Chin (2nd Subang Jaya)
and Josef K. John (2nd Subang Jaya) for modelling in this manual.
Special thanks to Mr. David Liew Chew Kong who compiled and published the
1st Edition of this manual (Drill Book 1986) and for his advice in revising this edition.
The 2005 Revised Version Drill Manual was endorsed at the

Brigade (National) Drill Standardisation Workshop on
21st and 22nd January, 2005 at Menara Wesley Methodist Kuala Lumpur.
Attended by:
Mr. David Liew Chew Kong (3rd Kota Kinabalu, Honorary Captain)
Mr. Joseph Tin Kiew Sing (1st Sibu, Captain)
Mr. Hu Wei Ung (1st Sibu, Lieutenant)
Mr. Anand Muniandy (1st Johor Bahru, Lieutenant )
Mr. Wong Giok Leigh (1st Kuala Lumpur, Warrant Officer)
Mr. Sim Rick Kee (2nd Subang Jaya, Warrant Officer)
Mr. Gabriel Tan Poh Hock (14th Penang, Warrant Officer)
Mr. Loh Kah Heng (2nd Penang, Staff Sergeant)
Mr. Francis Chiong (HQ Staff, Captain)
Mr. Benjamin Ch’ng Han Liang (HQ Volunteer, Penang)

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Drill Manual

A basic guide to the Drill movements of the Boys’ Brigade

A Publication of the Boys’ Brigade in Malaysia

THE BOYS’ BRIGADE IN MALAYSIA

Compiled and Published by

First Edition 1986

The Boys’ Brigade in Malaysia

DRILL AWARDS SYLLABUS

CHAPTER 1 – The Purpose and Place of Drill in the BB

CHAPTER 2 – Definitions & Keys

CHAPTER 3 – Notes to Instructors

CHAPTER 4 – Basic Drill

CHAPTER 5 – Basic Squad Drill

CHAPTER 6 – Paying Compliments

CHAPTER 7 – The Company Parade

CHAPTER 8 – Ceremonial Drill

CHAPTER 9 – Advanced Drill

CHAPTER 10 – Advanced Drill Movements

B. Sections acting independently

Mr. Joseph Tin Kiew Seng

DRILL AWARD SYLLABUS

a) The Purpose and Place of Drill in the BB Chapter 1

2. Practical ability in performing and teaching:

a) All elementary Drill movements correctly.

3. Attendance must be 80% and above. The passing mark is 60%.

2. Written or oral examination on Advanced Drill.

5. Attendance must be 80% and above. The passing mark is 60%.

1. Awarded to Members and Officers who have obtained

2. Written examination on Basic and Advanced Drill.

3. Practical abilities in performing and teaching Basic and

4. Designing the Drill Training Program for the Company.

5. Attendance at the Company parade must be at least 80%.

THE PURPOSE AND PLACE OF DRILL

THE PURPOSE OF DRILL

Drill basically has a threefold purpose:

a) OBEDIENCE AND DISCIPLINE. These habits are essential in the training of

c) SELF CONTROL. Through drill, a member is helped to become master of his/her

d) CONCENTRATION. Good drill required absolute concentration, and this can be of

e) PHYSICAL BEARING. Although drill is not intended to replace Physical

3. TO ENCOURAGE COMPANY ESPRIT-DE-CORPS

THE EFFECT ON THE MEMBER

THE PLACE OF DRILL

SQUAD IN COLUMN OF THREES

Use the sequence:

Explanation Tell briefly and clearly what is to be done.

Demonstration Show how it should be done.

Execution Get the Members to do it.

Practice Get them to do it again until they are sure of it.

NOTE: When Drilling a Squad, stand at Sedia position.

b) In the early stages, use a simple teaching formation, e.g.

Front rank in front. Changing direction right.

Front rank in front. Changing direction left.

Rear rank in front. Changing direction right.

Rear rank in front. Changing direction left.

3. QUALITIES OF A GOOD COMMANDER

B. THE COMPANY DRILL PROGRAMME

1. Revision of previous week’s movements.

i) Inter-Squad Drill Competitions

ii) Sequence Drill

iii) Drill Down Contest

E. SIMPLE DRILL THEORY

4. Basic Foundations of Drill

DIRECTION The way which the Squad is facing.

ii) “Skuad akan menghadap ke belakang, ke belakang – PUSING. Dari kiri,