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Parades
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| Parade drill is a very important aspect of
any uniformed organisation, and you may ask the
question - what's the point? |
| You may think it doesn't have much to do
with things like adventurous training, or
leadership. That's not the case at all! It shows
how disciplined and organised you can be as an
individual, remembering instructions and
carrying them out accurately. More importantly,
it shows your ability to work in a team and is a
way of displaying the high standards of dress
and behaviour which air cadets are renowned for |
| Teamwork |
| When a group of twenty cadets walk on to a
parade square they are all individuals, but as
soon as a session of drill begins the cadets
become a team, following the orders given by one
person. Instead of twenty individual feet
hitting the ground, there is only one sound.
This is the result of practice and teamwork. |
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| Drill is also used when you are moving
around in large groups in a smart, orderly
fashion. Whatever the reason for a drill it's an
impressive sight and shows civilians and members
of the Forces just how well disciplined you are. |
| As a cadet you'll participate in various
forms of drill, such as: |
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- Foot Drill
- Basic Drill (both
quick & slow time)
- Banner Drill
- Band Drill
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| With a few years experience, and if you've
attained a Non-Commissioned Officer rank, you
could pass on your knowledge and experience to
other cadets, instructing them on how to
participate in a drill squad, taking charge of a
drill squad yourself, or even playing a major
part in ceremonial drill. Being a Standard
Bearer at a Remembrance Day parade is a real
moment of pride and achievement for a cadet |
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