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The Air Cadets, as a military youth organization, sets
itself and its members very high standards, including dress and behaviour.
Drill is a vital part of encouraging team work.
The Air Cadet Organisation encourages teamwork and
well disciplined cadets among many things.
Drill (marching) is a vital part of encouraging
teamwork. When a group of twenty cadets walk on to a drill 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 bang this is result of
practise and teamwork.
Drill is also used to move cadets from one place to
another in a smart orderly fashion. This shows civilians and members of the
forces just how well disciplined the cadets of the Air Training Corps are.
This section has been designed for everyone within the Corps and those
interested in joining the Corps.
Cadets participate in various forms of drill:-
- Foot Drill
- Basic Drill - Quick & Slow Time
- Banner Drill
- Ceremonial Parades
- Band Drill
Drill & discipline is the
responsibility of the AWO or NCOs on a squadron. Once a cadet has gained a
few years experience and has attained NCO rank, the cadet will pass on his
knowledge and experience to other cadets such as instructing cadets how to
participate in a drill squad, taking charge of a drill squad or flight or
even taking a major part in ceremonial drill such as a Standard Bearer at
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