Republic of the Philippines

Laguna State Polytechnic University

Province of Laguna

Name: Alfonso, Recelyn D. Date: June 5, 2022

Section: BSHM 1-C Subject: ROTC

10th Training Day

Our topic today June 5, 2022 is all about DRILLS AND CEREMONIES,
COMMANDS AND THE COMMAND VOICE, AND STEPS AND MARCHING. Drill and
Ceremonies is a comprehensive introduction to drill and ceremonies. The course
focuses on the elements of military drill and discusses individual and group precise
movements, saluting, drill, ceremonies, reviews, parades, and command voice
development. Students receive extensive education on ceremonial performances and
procedure for civilian and military events, as well as the opportunity to learn drill
firsthand. Though each session will follow a set lesson plan, the majority of the work
will be done hands-on. To teach the Drill and Ceremonies course, instructors are given
AFM 36-2203. To enhance the instruction of Drill and Ceremonies, teachers may
obtain the Army Field Manual 3-21.5 and the Interservice Cross-Index Drill Manual.
The manner in which a command is issued influences how the movement is
carried out. When a directive is issued appropriately, it is loud and clear enough for
everyone in the element to hear. It is delivered with a tone, tempo, and snap that
demands a ready, right, and rapid answer. A commander can get successful outcomes
by using a voice that has the correct traits of volume, projection, distinctness,
intonation, and snap, as indicated below.
- Loudness. This is the volume at which a command is issued. It
should be changed according to the distance and number of people
in the formation. The commander adopts a position in front of, and
facing, the unit, so that his or her voice is heard by everyone. Speak
clearly enough for everyone to hear, but don't strain your vocal
cords.
- Projection. This is your voice's capacity to go the necessary distance
without effort. Focus your voice on the individual who is the furthest
away to project the command. Good activities include counting in a
loud, firm voice and giving orders in a constant rhythm while
extending the syllables. Proper posture, breathing, a relaxed throat,
and an open mouth all help to project the voice.
- Snap. This is an additional characteristic in a command that requires
rapid reaction. It conveys assurance and determination. It denotes
total command of oneself and the circumstance. To acquire this
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level, you must be familiar with orders and be able to effectively

articulate them. Give the instruction to execute when the heel of the
correct foot contacts the ground while marching. Standing straight,
breathing naturally, and speaking properly can help you give
directions with snap.
- There are many more, but I'll start with them.
This section provides the individual soldier's marching steps. Before
continuing to unit drill, these steps should be properly understood. From the point of
attention, all marching motions done from the standstill are launched. All marching
motions, with the exception of route step march and at ease march, are performed
while marching at attention. Marching at attention is the simultaneous execution of
the position of attention and the processes for the required step. All steps save the
right begin with the left foot when completed from the standstill. The commander may
select the number of steps forward, backward, or sideward for short-distance
marching motions by issuing the proper command: one step to the right (left),
MARCH; or two steps backward (ahead), MARCH. Step off with the proper foot on the
execution command MARCH, and stop automatically after completing the number of
steps specified. When asked to perform steps forward, the steps will be 30-inch steps
unless otherwise stated. Forward, MARCH to march with a 30-inch stride from the
halt. On the preliminary order Forward, transfer the weight of the body to the right
foot without perceptible movement. Step forward 30 inches with the left foot on the
instruction of execution MARCH and continue marching with 30-inch steps, keeping
the head and eyes focused front. The arms swing naturally, without exaggeration or
bending at the elbows, 9 inches straight to the front and 6 inches straight to the back
of the trouser seams. Maintain the curled fingers in the attentive posture so that the
fingertips slightly clear the pants. Alignments, column motions, checking troops in
ranks, and moving from normal interval to double interval or double interval to
normal interval are all crucial components of advancing from a standstill. The
command Face to the right (left) in marching, MARCH may be used for educational
purposes exclusively to educate the individual how to perform the movement
properly. In marching, on the preceding instruction Face to the right (left), shift the
weight of the body onto the right foot without perceptible movement. On the
execution order MARCH, pivot to the right (left) on the ball of the right foot (90
degrees) and step off with the left foot in the stated direction. Perform the pivot and
step in one count, then march in the new direction.