REFERENCE(S):A.A-CR-CCP-266/PH-001 Level One Course Training Plan

PROFICIENCY LEVEL ONE / PO: DRILL

PO/EO:401.20

ENABLING OBJECTIVE:Execute forming a single file from three ranks from the halt and on the march. Executereforming threes from a single rank from the halt and on the march.

Chapter 4, Pages 41-42.

B.A-PD-201-000/PT-000 Canadian Forces Manual of Drill and Ceremonial

Chapter 3, Article 328-331, Figure 3-20, Pages39-40.

C.A-CR-CCP-266/PT-001 Level One Handbook

Chapter 1, Section 2,Articles 98-103, Figure 1-26, Pages36-37.

SUPPLEMENTARY REF(S):Air Cadet League Drill Manual

Ontario Provincial Committee (1993 Edition)

TRAINING AID(S):Assistant Instructor(s)

LEARNING AID(S):A.A-CR-CCP-266/PT-001 Level One Handbook

B.Air Cadet League Drill Manual

TEACHING POINT(S):A.Squad in threes forming single file from the halt

B.Squad in threes forming single fileon the march

C.Squad in single file reforming threesfrom the halt

D.Squad in single file reforming threeson the march.

METHOD OF INSTRUCTION:Demonstration/Performance

TIME:1 x 35-minutes

PROFICIENCY LEVEL ONE / PO: DRILL

PO/EO:401.20

ENABLING OBJECTIVE:Execute forming a single file from three ranks from the halt and on the march. Executereforming threes from a single rank from the halt and on the march.

REVIEW

PO/EO:N/A

ENABLING OBJECTIVE:N/A

NOTES TO INSTRUCTOR

1.If there are more than 15 cadets the class should be divided into two or more squads.

2.Instruct cadets about going down on one knee when feeling faint.

3.Use assistant instructor(s) for the demonstration of these movements.

ORDER

1.Order the squad into a suitable formation.

MOVEMENT

WHAT:During this lesson you will learn how to executeforming a single file from three ranks from the halt and on the march, andhow to executereforming threes froma single rank from the halt and on the march.

WHY:Forming a single file is executed when it is necessary to have cadets file into an area where space does not permit three cadets abreast. Reforming threes is executed whena single file formation is no longer required.

WHERE:These drill movements enables a large group of cadets to be formed into a singlefile for entering through narrow doorways or filing into a classroom/mess hall.

PERFORMANCE CHECK

1.At the end of the lesson each of you will be required to execute forming a single file from three ranks from the halt and on the march,and to executereforming threes froma single rank from the halt and on the marchas ordered.

TIME / LESSON / NOTES

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DEMONSTRATE

1.Demonstrate a squad in threes forming a single file from the halt.

EXPLAIN

1.On the command, “SINGLE FILE FROM THE LEFT (RIGHT), QUICK–MARCH”:

a.the directing flank marches off in single file in quick time; and

b.the remainder mark time. The leading cadet of the centre and

remaining file execute a left(right) incline and lead off in single

file when the file on his/her left (right) is clear.

ARE THERE ANY QUESTIONS?

EXECUTE

1.Practice a squad in threes forming a single file from the halt.

DEMONSTRATE

1.Demonstrate a squad in threes forming a single file on the march.

EXPLAIN

1.On the command, “SINGLE FILE FOM THE LEFT (RIGHT), REMAINDER MARK – TIME”, given as the right foot is forward and on the ground:

a.the directing flank continues marching forward;

b.the remainder mark time; and

c.the leading cadet of the centre and rear files execute a left (right)

inclineand lead off in single file when the file on his/her left (right)is

clear.

ANY THERE ANY QUESTIONS?

EXECUTE

1.Practice asquad in threes forming a single file on the march.

DEMONSTRATE

1.Demonstrate a squad in single file reforming threes from the halt.

EXPLAIN

1.On the command, “ON THE RIGHT (LEFT), REFORM THREES, REMAINDER QUICK – MARCH”:

a.the rank leading the single file stands fast; and

b.the remainder step off, reform three ranks and halt.

ANY THERE ANY QUESTIONS?

EXECUTE

1.Practice a squad in single file reforming threes from the halt.

DEMONSTRATE

1.Demonstrate a squad in single file reforming threes on the march.

EXPLAIN

1.On the command, “ON THE RIGHT (LEFT), REFORM THREES, FRONT RANK MARK – TIME”, given as the left foot is forward and on the ground:

a.the leading rank marks time; and

b.the remainder reform threes and mark time.

ANY THERE ANY QUESTIONS?

EXECUTE

1.Practice squad in single file reforming threes on the march.

REPEAT

1.Practice squad in threes forming single file,from the left and right, at the halt and on the march.

2.Practice squad in single file reforming threes, from the left and right,at the halt and on the march.

30 MINs PERFORMANCE CHECK

Test Details - Each cadet will be checked independently and will be required to execute

forming a single file from three ranks from the halt and on the march, and

toexecutereforming threes froma single rank from the halt and on the

marchasrequired.

1.It is essential that all individual and collective mistakes are corrected in order that these mistakes do not become a habitual pattern.

2.Drill has an overall assessment upon completion of training for this PO; therefore, emphasis must be placed on practice and the correction of mistakes.

CONCLUSION
RESTATE THE MOVEMENT

WHAT:During this lesson you have learnedhow to executeforming a single file from three ranks from the halt and on the march, andhow to executereforming threes froma single rank from the halt and on the march.

WHERE:These drill movements enables a large group of cadets to be formed into a singlefile for entering through narrow doorways or filing into a classroom/mess hall

LEVEL OF ACHIEVEMENT

1.Comment on actual student performance. (Identify strengths and points that require

improvement)

STATE THE NEXT LEVEL

1.Your next lesson will be PO/EO 401.21, a review of all the drill movements that you have learned in Level One.

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