DRILL EXAM SYLLABUS

STAGE 1

Theory:

• Purpose and place for Drill in the BB
• Paying compliments (saluting)

Practical:

• Attention, at ease & stand easy
• Stationary turns - right, left & about turn
• Stationary salute
• Marching and halting
• Wheeling right & left
• Mark time (hentak kaki) & halt
• Falling out & dismissal
• Eyes right & left on the march

STAGE 2

Theory:

• Definitions
• Drill theory
• Words of command
• The company parade

Practical:

• All of Stage 1
• Slow march and halt
• Open and close order with dressing
• Turning on the march - right, left & about turn
• Salute on the march to the front
• Forming two ranks and three ranks
• Side steps - right, left, front & back
• Sizing

Watch this video for a good drill performance by 9th Coy (Westwood Secondary School):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7rrTU5LJ00

Some of their timings are different from the way we do it, and there are some unfamiliar commands, but look out for their:
* Coordinated arm swinging, good dressing and confident steps while marching
* Smart posture during the inspection
* Impressive and united stamping
* (For Drill 2 Boys) Excellent left & right turns on the march (4:41 and 4:46)