Our Drills

NPCC DRILLS

SECTION 1 – THEORY

INTRODUCTION

“Why is drills needed?”

1.     Teamwork

An individual effort does not bring survival or victory for the individual. The individual has to learn teamwork and the values of unified and co-operative action so thoroughly that they guide his later actions instinctively. Teamwork in any uniform group can be built on the Parade Square. Here, all personnel learn that there can be no orderly movement of men or units without a precise and unified effort, and that every man has to play his part.         

2.     Discipline

Discipline is founded on drill. Drill has often been used as a forerunner to great battles, and during them it justified itself. When victory is won, a parade, in whatever place, will most quickly restore the corporate unity of any body of men. When drill is taught or practiced, those in command must stress its object.

However, it must be noted that drill must never be used as a punishment but always as a means of raising standards within a body of men

TIMING 

When a drill is first taught to a squad, the whole squad should be made to call out a common timing loudly and clearly.

This is for two reasons:

1.     Every member has the timing for the drill fixed in his head.

2.     The squad learns to act together.

Qualities of a good timer

1.     CLARITY & VOLUME

The squad should be able to hear the timer’s voice loudly and clearly regardless of the size of the squad. It is practical to situate the timer in the middle of a squad or have two timers situated at each end of a large squad.

2.     CONSTANCY

The timer must give constant timing according to the required time, pace and regulation pause. Inconsistent timing will only serve to confuse the squad.

3.     SHARPNESS

Just as good commands leads to good drill, sharp and accurate timing will allow the squad to perform better drill.

NOTE: Never drag the timing for marching

 SECTION 2 – PRACTICAL DRILLS

FOOT DRILLS 1

Command	SEDIA! (Attention)
Drill Movement	¨    Right knee is braced with the foot on the ground. ¨    The left leg is raised in front of the body with the knee bent. Allow the foot to hang naturally, directly under the knee and keep the thigh parallel to the ground. ¨    At the same time, force the arms to the side of body by the shortest route, keeping them straight, with the thumb in the centre of the thigh (Girls) or by the seam line of the trouser (Boys). ¨    Drive the left foot to the ground, landing beside the right foot, forming a 30o angle between the two feet. ¨    The whole movement is completed sharply and forcefully.
Common Faults	¨    The shoulders are slouched. ¨    Bending the wrists and failing to keep the arms close to the body. ¨    Roving eyes. ¨    Heels do not touch each other. ¨    Feet turn out more than 30o
Timing	NIL

Command	SENANG DIRI! (Stand at ease)
Drill Movement	¨    Keeping the right foot braced ¨    Raise the left foot and drive it to the ground away (about a shoulder width apart) from the right foot. ¨    At the same time, force the arms to the back of body by the shortest route, keeping them straight and pulling back the shoulders. ¨    Place the back of the right hand in the palm of the left hand, with the right thumb crossed over the left. ¨    Transfer the weight of the body to be left so that it is evenly balanced
Common Faults	¨    Bending the wrists when moving ¨    Allow the arms to bend when going behind the back ¨    Moving the right foot ¨    Left foot is not at the correct angle to the right foot
Timing	NIL

Command	REHATKAN DIRI! (Stand Easy)
Drill Movement	¨    Relax the body and droop the shoulder while still standing At Ease.
Common Faults	¨    Movement of body other then drooping shoulder.
Timing	NIL

Command	TA’AT SETIA! (Pledge taking)
Drill Movement	¨    Bring the right hand from Attention position across, with a clench fist on the left hand side of the chest Thumb should be hidden from view from the front
Common Faults	Sluggish movement Thumb seen from the front
Timing	1 – CHECK - 1

Command	KEHADAPAN, HORMAT! (Salute to the front)
Drill Movement	¨     Raise the right arm such that it is parallel to the ground Right middle finger should touch the eyebrow/spectacle frame with the whole hand forming an angle with the face Thumb should be hidden from view
Common Faults	¨     Arm not parallel to the ground
Timing	1 - CHECK - 1

Command	SEDIA! (Recovery from Pledge Taking and Salute)
Drill Movement	Cut down right hand to the side of the body to assume the position of “Attention”
Common Faults	Action not sharp
Timing	CHECK - DOWN

Command	BERGERAK KEKIRI/KEKANAN, KEKIRI/KEKANAN/KEBELAKANG, PUSING! MENGHADAP KEHADAPAN/KEBELAKANG, KEKIRI/KEKANAN/KEBELAKANG, PUSING! (About turn)
Drill Movement	Turning about the heel and toe Arms locked along the side Non-banging foot to be kept straight
Common Faults	Not making a proper turn with body and shoulders in the first movement. Moving the arms, particularly during the second movement. Bending the waist during the second movement. Legs not lifted up high enough such that the thigh is parallel to the ground. The calf is not perpendicular to the thigh.
Timing	TURN – CHECK

Command	KEKANAN LURUS! (Right dressing)
Drill Movement	¨    Everyone turn his or her heads to the right except the right hand man of each rank. ¨    Cadets in the first rank should lift their right arm to the side, parallel to the ground. With the fist clenched, the knuckles should touch the point of the shoulder of the man to their right, keeping the back of hand facing upwards. ¨    The right hand file will raise the right hand forward in line. Knuckles of closed hand touching the shoulder of the man in front. ¨    Correct the dressing by shuffling the feet, whilst body remain erect, until you can see just the lower part of the face of the man that is 2 men away from you by glancing out of the corner of your eye. ¨    Centre and rear ranks ensure they are in straight rows by aligning themselves to the person in front of them and at the right of them.
Common Faults	¨    Sluggish movement. ¨    Not looking up or square to the right. ¨    Shoulder inclined to the back. ¨    Craning forearm ¨    Unnecessary movement and Shuffling
Timing	UP - CHECK

Command	DALAM SIKU BARISAN, KEKANAN LURUS! (Elbow dressing)
Drill Movement	Similar to “Right dressing” except that instead for raising the right arms, first rank participants are only required to observe the following at the timing ‘Up’ Right hand should be placed below the belt, with the thumb and the index finger in contact with the belt. Hand should form a v-grip around the waist, with thumb behind the waist and four fingers straightened without gaps between them. Elbow should be touching the left arm of the person standing on the right for the first rank.
Common Faults	Sluggish movement Not looking up or square to the right Shoulder inclined to the back Craning forearm Unnecessary movement and shuffling
Timing	UP - CHECK

Command	PANDANG KEHADAPAN, PANDANG! (Eyes front)
Drill Movement	¨    Turn head sharply to the front. ¨    At the same, return hand to the side, keeping the arms straight.
Common Faults	¨    Sluggish movement.
Timing	NIL

Command	DALAM BUKA BARISAN, KEKANAN LURUS! (Open order dressing )
Drill Movement	On the timing of “1”, the front row and back row are to take 1 step forward and backward respectively with the left foot before striking the right foot on the ground on the timing of “2” The rest of the drill execution is similar to “Right dressing” except that the right marker column need not raise their right arms
Common Faults	Sluggish movement Not looking up or square to the right Shoulder inclined to the back Craning forearm Unnecessary movement and shuffling
Timing	1 -2 – CHECK – UP – CHECK - BANG

Command	DALAM TUTUP BARISAN, KEKANAN LURUS! (Close order dressing)
Drill Movement	On the timing of “1”, the front row and back row are to take 1 step backwards and forward respectively with the left foot before striking the right foot on the ground on the timing of “2” The rest of the drill execution is similar to “Right dressing”
Common Faults	Sluggish movement Not looking up or square to the right Shoulder inclined to the back Craning forearm Unnecessary movement and shuffling
Timing	1 – 2 – CHECK – UP – CHECK - BANG

Command	LANGKAH MERUSUK KEKANAN/KEKIRI, GERAK! (Pacing to the left/right)
Drill Movement	On the timing of “1”, the advance leg is raised as per “Attention” advancing further to the left/right Once the advance feet touches the ground, the other feet is raised and lowered beside the advance feet This cycle is repeated till the next command is given Timing is given such that each count lands on the advance leg
Common Faults	Striking the foot on the ground instead of tapping Each row/column not being aligned
Timing	1 - 1 – 1…

Command	BERHENTI! (Halt from Pacing)
Drill Movement	Command will land on the inner leg in relation to the direction of travel. Strike inner feet to the ground and assume “Attention” position.
Common Faults	Taking one additional step
Timing	CHECK - BANG

Command	SATU/DUA/TIGA/EMPAT/LIMA LANGKAH KE HADAPAN/BELAKA NG/KIRI/KANAN GERAK (Pacing with one/two/three/four/five steps to front/back/left/right)
Drill Movement	(Moving backward / forward) Start moving with left foot. Timing is given such that the count is on every single step. Knees should be locked during execution of drills. Bang the other leg to stand still upon completing number of steps. Distance of each pace should be an estimation of half a foot. (Moving left / right) Start by moving the outer foot corresponding to the direction of travel. For e.g., the right foot will start moving if command is given to move the right. Timing is given such that each count is on every alternate leg. Bang the other leg to stand still upon completing number of steps. Distance of each pace should be shoulder width apart.
Common Faults	Taking additional steps
Timing	Number of steps corresponding to command in English, timing to be given in descending order, e.g. 5 - 4 - 3 - 2 - 1

Command	KELUAR BARIS! (Falling Out)
Drill Movement	On the timing of “Turn - Check”, execute a “Right Turn” March off on the timing of “Left – Right – Left” Second “Check” serves as a regulatory pause
Common Faults	Improper marching
Timing	TURN – CHECK – CHECK – LEFT – RIGHT - LEFT

Command	BERSURAI! (Dismissal)
Drill Movement	On the timing of “Turn - Check”, execute a “Right Turn” On the timing of “Up – Check” execute a Salute to the Standard Front (present left) before cutting down the salute on “Check –Down” March off on the timing of “Left – Right – Left” Second “Check” serves as a regulatory pause
Common Faults	Not saluting
Timing	TURN – CHECK – CHECK – UP – CHECK – DOWN – CHECK – LEFT – RIGHT - LEFT

SIZING

Command	YANG TINGGI KE KANAN, RENDAH KE KIRI, DALAM SATU BARISAN PARAS
Drill Movement	Squad will carry out a “Falling Out” drill before arranging themselves in a single file according to height, tallest on the right, shortest on the left
Common Faults	Not arranged according to height
Timing	TURN –CHECK – CHECK – LEFT – RIGHT - LEFT

Command	DARI KANAN, ANGKA SATU DAN DUA, BILANG!
Drill Movement	Starting from the right, the squad should number themselves one (SATU) and two (DUA) in Malay. The last person will indicate that he/she is the last one by saying ‘Satu/Dua’ followed by the honorific of the commander, e.g. Sir/Ma’am/IC.
Common Faults	Miscounting
Timing	SATU – DUA – SATU – DUA … SIR/MA’AM/IC

Command	NOMBOR GANJIL SATU LANGKAH HADAPAN, NOMBOR GENAP SATU LANGKAH KEBELAKANG, GERAK!
Drill Movement	Those numbered “Satu” takes one pace to the front while those numbered “Dua” takes one pace to the rear
Common Faults	Moving in the wrong direction
Timing	1 - CHECK

Command	ORANG YANG DI SEBELAH KANAN DIAM, NOMBOR GANJIL KE KANAN NOMBOR GENAP KE KIRI, BARISAN KE KANAN DAN KE KIRI PUSING
Drill Movement	Those numbered “Satu” in the front turns 90o to the right, with the exception of the right marker Those numbered “Dua” turns 90o to the left Execution as per Static Turning
Common Faults	Turning in the wrong direction
Timing	TURN - CHECK

Command	JADIKAN DUA/TIGA BARISAN, CEPAT JALAN!
Drill Movement	Both rows will quick march to form a squad/detail in relation to the right marker To form a squad: Those numbered ”Satu” will march in relation to the right marker in the order of “1-3-2” Those numbered “Dua” will march in relation to the right marker in the order of “2-3-1” If those numbered “Satu” has completed but there is still a blank gap in the column, the starting few numbered “Dua” will form in the order of “1-3-2” first until the column is filled before continuing “2-3-1” To form a detail: Those numbered ”Satu” will march in relation to the right marker in the order of “1-2” Those numbered “Dua” will march in relation to the right marker in the order of “2-1” If those numbered “Satu” has completed but there is still a blank gap in the column, the starting few numbered “Dua” will form in the order of “1-2” first until the column is filled before continuing “2-1”
Common Faults	Marching in the wrong order
Timing	LEFT – RIGHT – LEFT …

NOTES: APPLICABLE FOR ARMS DRILLS AS WELL

MARCHING DRILLS

Command	CEPAT JALAN! (Quick March)
Drill Movement	¨    Take a pace of about 1.5 feet length with the left foot, swinging the right arm forward, until it is parallel to the ground, and then continuing with the right leg and swinging the right arm backwards
Common Faults	¨    Stepping a pace of more or less than 1.5 feet length ¨    Not keeping the arms, wrists and hands straight. ¨    Not pulling the arm hard enough backwards. ¨    Allowing the foot to come to the ground with the knee bent. ¨    Not swinging the arm in a straight line from front to rear.
Timing	Left–Right-Left…

Command	BERHENTI! (Halt)
Drill Movement	Command lands on the left foot On the timing of “Check”, take one pace with the right foot On the timing of “1”, take half a pace with the left foot On the regulatory timing of “Bang”, strike the right foot on  the ground, placing it beside the left to assume the “Attention” position
Common Faults	Taking one pace instead of half pace with the left foot Improper balance on completion of drill
Timing	CHECK – 1 –“BANG”

Command	KEBELAKANG PUSING! (About Turn while marching)
Drill Movement	Command lands on the left foot At the first “1”, turn the body 45o to the right by raising the left leg and striking it on the ground to form a letter “T” with the right feet At the second “1”, turn the body 45o to the right by raising the left leg and striking it on the ground to form a letter “L” with the right feet At the third “1”, turn the body 45o to the right by raising the left leg and striking it on the ground to form a letter “V” with the right feet At the regulatory timing of “bang” strike the right feet to the ground, having completed a 180o turn before proceeding to march off with the left foot
Common Faults	Body not facing the right direction
Timing	CHECK – 1 – 1 – 1 – “BANG” …

Command	HENTAK KAKI CEPAT HENTAK! (Quick Mark Time)
Drill Movement	Raise the left knee, similar to “Attention”/”At Ease” position and strike it on the ground Once the left foot strikes the ground, repeat the step with the right knee This process continues until a next command is given
Common Faults	Not marking time on the same ground Increasing rate of marching Stamping not tapping on the ground
Timing	LEFT – RIGHT – LEFT …

Command	BERHENTI! (Halt from Mark Time)
Drill Movement	Command lands when the right feet strikes the ground Take another mark time with the left feet before finally striking the ground with the right feet to assume the “Attention” position
Common Faults	Taking additional mark time Off balance
Timing	CHECK – “BANG”

Command	HENTAK KAKI, HENTAK! (Mark Time)
Drill Movement	Command lands on the right feet On the timing of “Check”, take another pace with the left foot On the timing of “In”, drag the right foot and place it beside the left foot before commencing with Mark Time
Common Faults	Not marking time on the same ground Increasing rate of marching Stamping not tapping on the ground
Timing	CHECK – IN – LEFT – RIGHT …

Command	DARI KANAN/KIRI, KANAN/KIRI BELOK! (Wheeling)
Drill Movement	Given over one complete pace The inner man of the leading rank/file will change direction through 90o The inner man is to regulate his pace to allow the remaining in his rank to change direction without losing dressing The inner man takes as small steps as possible while those on his outer takes larger steps to accommodate
Common Faults	Rank not being in line Tendency to increase rate of marching among outer men
Timing	NIL

Command	MAJU! (Onwards March)
Drill Movement	Command will land when the right feet lands on the ground On the first timing of “Check”, candidate takes one final step of raising and lowering of left leg On the timing of “Bang”, the right leg is raised before striking the ground before proceeding with quick march
Common Faults	Missing the timing Shooting out the wrong foot
Timing	CHECK - BANG

Command	MEMBERI HORMAT SEMASA BERJALAN, KEKANAN/KEKIRI HORMAT! (Saluting to the right/left while on Quick March)
Drill Movement	Command lands on the left leg On the timing of “Check”, candidates are to cut their left and right arm to the side of their body and resume their paces On the timing of “Up”, candidates are to raise their right arm and assume a saluting posture while only their body upwards is turned slightly to the right/left to pay compliments Candidates are to pay compliments and march with their left arm by the side of their body during the timings “UP-2-3-4-5” On the timing of “Down” candidates right arms are to cut down to the side of their body with body facing forward before resuming normal marching on the next pace
Common Faults	Missing the salute Miscounted length of salute Same hand same leg
Timing	CHECK – UP – 2 – 3 – 4 – 5 – DOWN – LEFT – RIGHT …

Command	MEMBERI HORMAT SEMASA BERJALAN, KEHADAPAN HORMAT! (Saluting to the front while on Quick March)
Drill Movement	Command will land on the left feet and the candidates will execute a “Berhenti” drill on the timings of “Check-1” Candidates are then required to salute twice to the front during the timings of “Check-Up-Check-Down-Check-Up-Check-Down” using the “Check” to serve as a regulatory pause During timings of “Check-Turn-Check”, candidates will  execute an about turn using the “Check” to serve as a pause before marching off
Common Faults	Not saluting Not executing a proper “About Turn”
Timing	CHECK – 1 – BANG – CHECK – UP – CHECK – DOWN – CHECK – UP – CHECK – DOWN – CHECK – TURN – CHECK – CHECK – LEFT – RIGHT …

Command	PANDANG KEKANAN/KEKIRI/KEHADAPAN, PANDANG! (Paying compliments to the right/left while on Quick March with Recovery)
Drill Movement	Candidates will be required to turn their head to the right/left (read: NOT TILTING) excluding the innermost person of the leading column
Common Faults	The whole squad turning their head Tilting the head instead of turning
Timing	CHECK – UP – LEFT – RIGHT ….. CHECK – DOWN – LEFT RIGHT …

Command	KEKANAN PUSING! (Right Turn)
Drill Movement	Command will land on left leg On the timing of “Check” take, one extra pace with the right leg On the regulatory timing of “Bang”, strike the left foot on the ground landing it beside the right foot to assume “Attention” with the left hand cutting as well to beside the body On the timing of “Right”, shoot out the right leg in the direction of 90o to the right with the left arm and resume Quick March.
Common Faults	Shooting out the wrong leg/arm Same arm same leg Off balanced Unreactive
Timing	CHECK – BANG – RIGHT – LEFT …

Command	KEKIRI PUSING! (Left Turn)
Drill Movement	Command will land on right leg On the timing of “Check” take, one extra pace with the left leg On the regulatory timing of “Bang”, strike the right foot on the ground landing it beside the right foot to assume “Attention” with the right hand cutting as well to beside the body On the timing of “Left”, shoot out the left leg in the direction of 90o to the left with the right arm and resume Quick March.
Common Faults	Shooting out the wrong leg/arm Same arm same leg Off balanced Unreactive
Timing	CHECK – BANG – LEFT – RIGHT …

NOTES: APPLICABLE FOR ARMS DRILLS AS WELL (EXCEPT OTHERWISE STATED)

BATON DRILLS

Command	KELUARKAN CHOTA, REHATKAN DIRI!
Drill Movement	Turn the body 45o to the left and begin to slide out the baton using the left hand and grabbing it with the right hand before finally transferring it to the left hand to assume the position of “At Ease” Baton should be held by the left hand in a “spray-can” position The left hand is to be kept straight and as close to the body at all times to hide the action on going behind the body The upper body is also to be kept straight, 45o to the left
Common Faults	Unable to withdraw the baton in the time given Body turning more than the required angle Left hand opening too widely
Timing	1 – CHECK – 1 – 2 – 3 – 4 – 5 – 6 – 7 – 8 - CUT

Command	SARONGKAN CHOTA, REHATKAN DIRI!
Drill Movement	Turn the body 45o to the left and begin to slide in the baton using the right hand and grabbing it with the left hand to assume the position of “At Ease” The left hand is to be kept straight and as close to the body at all times to hide the action on going behind the body The upper body is also to be kept straight, 45o to the left
Common Faults	Unable to draw the baton in the time given Body turning more than the required angle Left hand opening too widely
Timing	1 – CHECK – 1 – 2 – 3 – 4 – 5 – 6 – 7 – 8 - CUT

Command	SEDIA! (Attention)
Drill Movement	Motion of the leg is similar to the normal “Attention” drill The left hand is to be initially holding the baton in a “spray-can” position behind the back as per “At Ease” position with the right hand nearer to the body When the command is given, move the left hand upwards, tucking in the baton under the armpit while the right hand is moved to the right of the body Baton is still to be held in a “spray-can” position, facing upwards and such that none of the baton is able to be seen from the rear
Common Faults	Not controlling the baton Baton not flushed with the back of the body
Timing	NIL

Command	SENANG DIRI! (At Ease)
Drill Movement	Motion of the leg is similar to the normal “At Ease” position The left hand is to be initially holding the baton under the armpit in a “spray-can” position When the command is given, move the left hand to the back of the body along with the right hand, placing the right hand nearer to the body
Common Faults	Not controlling the baton
Timing	NIL

Command	KEHADAPAN HORMAT! (Salute to the front)
Drill Movement	On the timing of the first “1”, candidates’ left hand is to be opened and below the baton while the right hand is raised such that the forearm is parallel to the ground, in front of the chest and the right hand opened, placed above the baton. Fingers are to be kept straight On the timing of the second “1”, candidates are to grab the baton in “good hand sign” position with the right hand and bring it to the front with the thumb to be on eye-level. At the same time, the left arm is brought to the side to assume the same posture as “Sedia” On the timing of the final “1”, the right hand is to the brought to the side of the body with the thumb upwards. The baton should form a 45o to the ground The timings of “check” in between each motion serves as a regulatory pause
Common Faults	Improper hand motion
Timing	1 – CHECK – 1 – CHECK – 1

Command	SEDIA! (Recovery from Salute)
Drill Movement	Recovery from salute: On the timing of the first “1”, baton is to be tucked under the left armpit and the left hand is to be opened, fingers straightened, placed under the baton On the timing of the final “1”, assume the position of “Sedia” with baton The timing of “check” serves as a regulatory pause
Common Faults	Action not sharp
Timing	1 – CHECK - 1

REFER TO NOTES UNDER FOOT DRILLS AND MARCHING DRILLS.

BASIC RIFLE DRILLS

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Command	SEDIA! (Attention)
Drill Movement	Leg movement similar to normal “Attention” When command is given, rifle to be pulled back and held alongside the body Rifle body is to be kept parallel to own body and perpendicular to the ground Rifle to be held with a V-Hand grip, near the front sight assembly, with fingers straightened Right arm to be kept straightened Butt of rifle is  to be kept by the seamline of boots
Common Faults	Arm and leg movement not occurring simultaneously
Timing	NIL

Command	SENANG DIRI! (At Ease)
Drill Movement	Legs raised to 90o (toes to point naturally downwards) Right arm flushed to the side of the body Right leg to be kept straight Fists clenched Arm and leg movement to occur simultaneously Rifle to be pushed forward: Rifle to be held with a V-Hand grip, near the front sight assembly Right arm to be kept straight Butt of rifle to be by the seamline of boots
Common Faults	Arm and leg movement not occurring simultaneously
Timing	NIL

Command	RUSUK SENJATA! (Shoulder Arms)
Drill Movement	On the timing of the first “1: Rifle to be flicked up NOT transferred with the right hand Rifle to be held by the pistol grip with the right hand using a round hand grip Left hand to hole the hand guard with a round hand grip, forearm parallel to the ground On the timing of the second “1”: Rifle to be pulled backwards with a sharp action Right thumb to be the seamline of pants/skirt Left hand to be kept by the seamline of pants/skirt
Common Faults	Rifle transferred instead of flicking Looking down on rifle Unable to grab the pistol grip Left forearm not parallel to the ground
Timing	1 – CHECK - 1

Command	HORMAT SENJATA! (Present Arms)
Drill Movement	On the timing of the first “1”: Rifle to be flicked OUTwards transferring the weight of the rifle to the left hand Left hand to grab the rifle on the hand guard with a round hand grip, forearm parallel to the ground Right hand to form a V-Hand on the stock Rifle body to be parallel to own body and perpendicular to the ground On the timing of the second “1”: Right hand to carry the rifle Upwards with a round hand grip on the stock Left hand to strike the rifle (palm, wrist and elbow) with the palm on the uppermost of the hand guard, just below the front sight assembly Left palm to be just in front of the eye Rifle body to remain perpendicular to the ground On the regulatory timing of “Check”: Rifle to be lowered such that flash suppressor is at eye level Left hand to grip the hand guard with a good hand sign and left forearm parallel to the ground Right hand to form a V-Hand grip on the stock Rifle body to remain perpendicular to the ground Right leg to be raised similar to “Attention” at the same time rifle is lowered to form a “scissors-cut” action On the timing of the third “1”: Right leg to strike the ground, with the arch of the right boot tucked with the heel of left boot Right arm to be straight and hand to not support the rifle Weight of rifle to be supported by left arm only Left hand to grip the hand guard with a good hand sign and left forearm to be parallel to the ground
Common Faults	Rifle flicked upwards Rifle transferred and not flicked Not striking on the 3 points No scissors cut action Arch of right boot not tucked with heel of left boot
Timing	1 – CHECK - 1

Command	TURUN SENJATA! (Order Arms) (From Rusuk)
Drill Movement	On the first timing of “1”: Push out rifle such that it is parallel to the body and perpendicular to the ground Left hand to grab the hand guard with a round hand grip, keeping the left forearm parallel to the ground On the second timing of “1”: Lower the rifle to the ground such that it is resting on the forward of the stock Hold the rifle with both hands at a position suitable, near the front sight assembly Both arms to be kept straight On the third timing of “1”: Push back the rifle to let it rest on its butt and assume the position of “Attention” Hold the rifle with a V-hand grip near the front sight assembly Bring left hand back to the side of the body
Common Faults	Pushing out the rifle too much on the first count Stamping the rifle on the ground on the second count No sharp action
Timing	1 – CHECK  - 1 – CHECK - 1

Command	TURUN SENJATA! (Order Arms) (From Hormat)
Drill Movement	On the first timing of “1”: Choke the rifle using the right hand with a V hand grip followed by a round hand grip, just below the front sight assembly Left hand to change to a round hand grip at the hand guard On the second timing of “1”: Lower the rifle to the ground such that it is resting on the forward of the stock Hold the rifle with both hands at a position suitable, near the front sight assembly Both arms to be kept straight On the third timing of “1”: Push back the rifle to let it rest on its butt and assume the position of “Attention” Hold the rifle with a V-hand grip near the front sight assembly Bring left hand back to the side of the body
Common Faults	Rifle shaking too much Rilfe not perpendicular to the ground on the first count Stamping the rifle on the ground on the second count No sharp action
Timing	1 – CHECK – 1 – CHECK - 1

Command	TAAT SETIA! (Pledge Taking)
Drill Movement	On the first timing of “1”: Bring the rifle to the middle of the body ensuring it pivots on the butt Grab the rifle with the left hand using a round hand grip on the flash suppressor ensuring it flushes straight On the second timing of “1”: Bring up the right hand across and place the clenched fist over the heart, hiding the thumb from view
Common Faults	Rifle moving too much Rifle not pivoted Rifle not in the middle of the body Thumb seen from the front
Timing	1 – CHECK - 1

Command	SEDIA! (Recovery)
Drill Movement	On the first timing of “1”: Bring the rifle back to the right of the body, letting it rest on the butt Grab the rifle using the right hand with a V hand grip, near the front sight assembly On the second timing of “1”: Bring the left hand to the side of the body to assume the position of “Attention”
Common Faults	Rifle shaking too much
Timing	1 – CHECK - 1

Command	MEMBERI HORMAT SEMASA BERJALAN, KEHADAPAN HORMAT! (Saluting to the front while on Quick March)
Drill Movement	Command will land on the left feet and the candidates will execute a “Berhenti!” drill on the timings of “Check-1” Candidates are then required to salute twice by pushing out the rifle such that rifle body is perpendicular to the ground, left forearm parallel to the ground, and left palm placed in front of the hand guard during the timings of “Check-Up-Check-Down-Check-Up-Check-Down” using the “Check” as a pause During the timings of “Check-Turn-Check”, candidates will execute an about turn using the “Check” as a pause Candidates will then march off on the timings “Check-Left-Right-Left…” using the “Check as a pause”
Common Faults	Candidates grabbing the hand guard during the salute Rifle not perpendicular to the ground during the salute
Timing	CHECK – 1 – CHECK – UP – CHECK – DOWN – CHECK – UP – CHECK – DOWN – CHECK – TURN – CHECK – CHECK – LEFT  - RIGHT …

UPDATED: 17 DECEMBER 2017

CI (NPCC) AHMAD AZHARY

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WORK IS STILL IN PROGRESS TO UPDATE THE SECTIONS BELOW

SECTION 1 – THEORY

WORDS OF COMMAND

All words of command must be clear and forceful since the way in which they are given affects the reaction, which they inspired. A word if command is divided into 3 parts:

3.     Introductory

This tells the squad what movement they are about to carry out.

E.g.      "MOVE TO THE RIGHT IN THREE"

"Bergreak ka-kanan bertiga -tiga…"

4.     Cautionary

The drawn-out and loud reminder to the squad.

E.g.      "RIGHT"

"Ka-kanan, Pu…"

5.     Executionary

The loud, sharp command.

E.g. "TURN"

"Sing!"

Timing of Words of Command

The cautionary word of command should be consistently drawn out over about the equivalent of four paces in quick time. There should be a pause between it and the executive words of command of:

a)     At the Halt               :           the regulation pause.

b)    In Quick Time          :           about four paces.

c)     In the Slow Time      :           about three paces.

SECTION 3 – Marching (Practical)

CHANGING STEP IN QUICK TIME

Command	TUKAR LANGKAH MASA BERJALAN TU – KAR (Change step on the march)
Drill Movement	¨    Given as the right heel strikes the ground. (can be executed if command lands on either leg) ¨    Take a pace of 30 inches (75 centimeters) with the left foot, and freeze with the left foot flat on the ground, the right heel raised, the right arm swing forward and the left arm fully to the rear. ¨    “Bend the right knee” so that the instep of the right foot is behind, touching the heel of the left foot. ¨    Return the arms to the position of attention. ¨    Now combine the movements.
Common Faults	¨    Not returning the arms to the sides in the second movement.
Timing	CHECK!

SECTION 1 – METHOD OF INSTRUCTIONS (MOI)

RECOMMENDED GUIDE for MOI

1.     Introduction

Introduce the command that will be taught.

2.     Formation of Squad

To be effective in transferring knowledge of drill, the IC should bear in mind two factors on the formation of squad

·   The comfort of the squad

Minimize the chance of then facing the sun, under shade if necessary, etc.

·   Deploy them in the formation in which they will learn fastest.

Guide to formation:

Straight--------------------------- Footdrills

Semi-circle----------------------- Rifle drills (practice)

Three ranks---------------------- Open order Saluting at halt

Break into smaller groups

3.     Explanation

Explain what you are about to teach and its importance.

4.     Demonstration

Break into 3 components:

1.     Complete demonstration, shouting out the words of command.

2.     Demonstration by number, pointing out important details.

3.     Another complete demonstration

5.     Practice

After each demonstration by numbers, practice the squad in that movement checking their faults.

Finally after demonstrating the whole movement, practice the squad, judging the time.

Note: Allow a Q&A session with the cadets.

QUALITIES OF AN INSTRUCTOR

Drill is exacting. To teach successfully, you must possess the following qualities:

1.     Patience : Never lose your temper

2.     Enthusiasm : You must install your sound with a will to learn

3.     Consistency : Set a standard for both yourself and the squad, and do not deviate from it

4.     Humanity : Understand the squad's problems. Praise when necessary and never humiliate individual members of the squad.

5.     Personality : As a Drill Instructor, you must impress your squad with your personality and always control them fully.

SECTION 2 – Advanced Drill

SLOW MARCH

Command	DARI KIRI / KANAN JALAN PERLAHAN JA - LAN
Drill Movement	¨      Shoot the left foot forward 15 inches (37 centimetres), with the base of the foot parallel to the ground and landing on the ground with the whole foot. ¨      Body remains in the position of attention. ¨      Weight is transferred slightly forward.
Timing	Left — 2 — 3 — Right — 2 — 3  — Left — 2 — 3

Command	BERHEN - TI (Halt)
Drill Movement	¨       Given as the left foot passes the right. ¨       Shoot the left foot forward 15 inches (37 centimetres) placing it flat on the ground and “Bend the right knee” and assume the position of attention in quick time.
Common Faults	¨       Not bracing the knee when “shooting the left leg forward” ¨       Not halting in quick time.
Timing	2 — 3 - BANG

Command	KA BELAKANG PU - SING (About Turn)
Drill Movement	¨       Given as the right leg passes the left leg. ¨       Turn 90 degrees with the right leg at the timing “complete” ¨       At the timing” LEFT — RIGHT — LEFT “ turn facing the opposite direction. ¨       Drive the right leg to the ground and continue slow marching in the opposite direction.
Timing	COMPLETE - LEFT — RIGHT — LEFT

Command	KA KIRI/KANAN PU - SING
Drill Movement	¨       Right turn command given as the right feet is shoot out and vice versa for the left. ¨       Turn to the right/left before the leg reaches the ground. ¨       Shoot out the opposite leg and continue with the slow
Timing	COMPLETE

 

 

 

SLOW MARCH FROM QUICK TIME

Command	TUKAR LANGKAH JALAN PERLAHAN TU - KAR
Drill Movement	¨       Given when the right heel strikes the ground. ¨       Adopt position of attention and assume slow march, shooting out the left leg.
Timing	CHECK – Bang! – Left – 2 – 3 – Right – 2 – 3 … …

 

 

QUICK MARCH FROM SLOW TIME

Command	TUKAR LANGKAH JALAN CE - PAT JALAN
Drill Movement	¨       Given when the right leg passes the left leg ¨       Quick march resume when right foot touches the ground
Timing	2, 3, Left – Right – Left … …

 

 

 

MARCHING IN ADVANCE AND REVIEW ORDER

Command	AKAN MARA, UNTUK DIPERHATIKAN SEMULA, DARI TENGAH, CEPAT – JA - LAN
Drill Movement	¨       Parade marches forward in advance and reviewing order in 14 steps and end off with a berhenti on the march
Timing	1, 2, 3, 4… …13,14 – 1 - 2

 

 

 

FORM SQUAD ON THE MARCH

A squad, which is marching to a flank in three, ‘may change its formation to that of a line, without changing direction by “Formation Squad”. It will be carried out in close order.

Command	DARI KANAN / KIRI, Dl- SEBELAH KANAN / KlRl JADIKAN SEKUAD DAN BERHENTI, JADIKAN SEKUAD (At the halt on the right/left form squad!)
Drill Movement	¨       Command given as the left heel strikes the ground. ¨       When command is given, whole squad is to halt. ¨       The pivot man marches five paces forward and halts. ¨       The center and right/left hand man of the leading file, complete the left/right incline, march forward and halt one and two paces behind the pivot man. ¨       The remaining files complete the right/left incline and march to the position to the left/right and in line with the leading file and halt, taking their interval and dressing from their right. ¨       1st column 5 steps, second column 7 steps and 3rd column 9 steps and subsequent columns increase 2 steps per column.
Timing	CHECK — 1 — BANG — CHECK 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, BANG, 7, BANG

Note: Command could be given as DARI KANAN / KIRI, Dl — SEBELAH KANAN / KIRI JADIKAN SEKUAD DAN HENTAK KAKI, JADIKAN SEKUAD the first few movements are the same and they end off doing hentak kaki on the march.

 

CHANGING DIRECTION BY FORMING ON THE MARCH

A squad of more than six files, advancing or retiring in line, must do the ‘FORM’ in order to change direction, without changing formation.

Command	DARI KANAN TUKAR HALUAN KA - KANAN DAN BERHENTI KA - KANAN TU - KAR
Drill Movement	¨      Command given as left foot strikes the ground. ¨      Right hand man do a turning to right on a march and marches five paces forward. ¨      Remainder of front rank do a berhenti and incline to the right and march into position in line with the pivot man, taking the shortest route. ¨      The center rank man marches into position one pace behind the front rank man by doing two right inclines. ¨      The rear rank man marches into position one pace behind the center rank man in the same way. ¨      The squad will halt on completion.
Timing	CHECK – BANG - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, BANG, 7, BANG

Notes:

1.     Forming towards the left will be the same procedure, but the direction will be opposite of what is mentioned above.

2.     Command could be given as DARI KANAN TUKAR HALUAN KA — KANAN DAN HENTAK KAKI KA - KANAN TU - KAR the first few movements are the same and they end off doing hentak kaki on the march.

RECEIVING ARTICLES

Command	MEMBERI HORMAT SEMASA BERJALAN, SELAKU MENERIMA/SERAH BARANG, HORMAT KE-HADAPAN,HOR-MAT
Drill Movement	¨      Command given as left heel strikes the ground. ¨      Execute the first part exactly when executing the Halt. ¨      After assume the position of attention, take one step forward and salute to the front. ¨      After saluting, shoot out our hand straight, right over left position, waiting to be given the articles. ¨      Once received, take one step back, salute and do an about turn. ¨      Once do an about turn, the squad can resume marching.
Timing	CHECK – 1 – BANG! – CHECK – UP – CHECK – DOWN – CHECK – 1 – CHECK – BANG! – CHECK – UP – CHECK – DOWN – CHECK – 1 – CHECK – BANG! – CHECK – TURN – CHECK – BANG! – CHECK – Left – Right…

CHANGE ARMS

Command	KALEH SENJA — TA (Change Arms — right to left)
Drill Movement	¨      Force the butt forward so that the rifle is vertical. ¨      At the same time bring the left hand across the body to seize the hand guard immediately, with the thumb and fingers around the hand guard, keeping the left elbow close to the body. ¨      Bring the rifle to the middle of body; seize the hand guard with the right hand on top of the left hand. ¨      Bring the rifle to the left; with the left arm smacking the rifle and producing a sound and at the same time holding the pistol grip. ¨      Bring right hand back to attention position and pull the rifle back.
Common Faults	¨      Transferring hand placed below the other hand. ¨      No sharp cutting action.
Timing	1- CHECK - 1 - CHECK - 1 — CHECK – 1 – CHECK – 1

Note: From left to right, is the reverse action as mentioned above.

HIGH PORT ARMS

Command	JULANG SENJA-TA (High Port Arms)
Drill Movement	¨       Force the butt forward so that the rifle is vertical. ¨       At the same time bring the left hand across the body to seize the hand guard immediately, with the thumb and fingers around the hand guard, keeping the left elbow close to the body. ¨       Bring the rifle up to the front of body in a slanting position. ¨       At the same time, right hand change the grip, with the index finger along the trigger guard, and left hand holding on the hand guard with full hand grip, left elbow close to body.
Timing	1 – CHECK – 1

                                  

Command	RUSOK SENJA - TA (Shoulder Arms from High Port Arms)
Drill Movement	¨       Bring down rifle to the right side, parallel to the body; seize the pistol grip with right hand. ¨       Cut back the left hand to attention position.
Timing	1 - CHECK — 1

Command	TURUN SENJA - TA (Order Arms from High Port Arms)
Drill Movement	¨       Right hand shifts up to seize the barrel. ¨       Lower rifle down to right side until the toe of the butt is 1 inch from the ground and level with the seam of the right toecap. ¨       Pull back rifle and cut back left hand to attention position.
Timing	1 – CHECK – 1 – CHECK – 1