D&C, antiquated or we need a serious polishing?

It was an important part of the Army prior to the GWOT, then as with some common MOS tasks (in most all MOSs), it became something that got put on the back burner as less important. I know it was a part of the POI for PLDC, excuse me WLC, back when I was an SGL '00-'02, not sure if it is now or not, but it should be. As the Army transitions back to a more-Garrison like environment, it will probably become important again. I agree with SFC Gates for the most part, that there are so many more important tasks that NCOs can be training their/your Soldiers on, but I also know that there are times when you are sitting around waiting for COB to come around when you can take your Soldiers behind the orderly room or into the parking lot and conduct D&C training. It is a traditional part of our Army that should be maintained as you WILL, at some point if you are in long enough, take part in some kind of formal change of command where you will need to conduct a pass & review and other D&C fundamentals. That's just the humble opinion of an older retired fart though!

Personally, Being both Army and Air Force, i can only remember using D&C 5 or 10 times TOTAL in the last 26 years.  For Honor Guard, it needs to be known.  Basic Training, Needs to be learned.  For Change of Command, it can be practiced.  While I don't think it needs to go, I think it is unrealistic to think everyone is "spot on" with this.  Just like a forgein language....if it isn't used, you loose it.

Drill and ceremony is the foundation of discipline. If we desire soldiers that can respond effectively to commands and execute with precision when conducting complex tasks, I believe we need to begin with basic functions. That is largely on us as leaders to refine our abilities to teach and correct- so I ask, is it that d&c is antiquated, or is it our understandings of our roles as professional soldiers?

Thoughts?