Posted on Jul 2, 2015
Drill and Ceremonies. Should we start bringing this back into the ranks?
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I've noticed that aside from NCOES and other ceremonial venues, that rarely do we see units actually "drilling" anymore. When's the last time you saw a squad leader take his guys out and run through the basics? I think this is something we as mid level leaders should really bring back. Personally I think that something as simple as marching your soldiers and drilling them, as well as developing their own skill at performing drill as well as leading it builds confidence and discipline. What say you? Should we start bringing this back into the ranks? Do you think it would reinforce discipline in the junior soldiers?
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Drill and Ceremony
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After Boot I only drilled at Nco school, if you tried to make the guys drill they'd think you lost your mind and "went lifer" on them.
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Maj John Bell
Until they had to try to learn tactical formations under fire. Every Marine should know the tactical movement formations of Wedges, V's. Echelon Left or Right, Column, and on line for fire team, squad, and platoon size movement. Close order Drill is the basis for that. Without those skills, we cease to be Marines. We become a bunch of guys, going for a walk, with weapons, some times pointed at each other.
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