Description

Download the requirements for the Drilling and Marching honor by clicking on the download link above.

Drilling and Marching

1. Explain five or more objectives of drilling.
2. Define the following:

1. Formation
   
2. Line
   
3. Rank
   
4. Interval
   
5. Column
6. File
7. Distance
8. Cover
9. Flank
10. Cadence

3. Explain the actions in each of the following groups:

1. At Ease, Stand At Ease, and Parade Rest
   
2. Mark Time, Quick Time, and Double Time
   
3. Hand Salute and Present Arms
   
4. Right (Left) Flank and Column Right (Left)
   

4. Properly execute the following basic movements:

1. Attention
   
2. Parade Rest
   
3. Stand At Ease
   
4. At Ease
   
5. Dress Right Dress
   
6. Prayer Attention
7. Present Arms
8. Order Arms
9. Right Face
10. Left Face
11. About Face
12. Fall Out

5. Properly execute the following movements:

1. Mark Time
   
2. Forward March
   
3. Right Flank
   
4. Left Flank
   
5. Column Right (with columns of three or four persons)
   
6. Column Left (with columns of three or four persons)
   
7. Rear March
   
8. Halt
   

6. Explain and demonstrate how to use, display, fold, and care for the national flag.

Skill Level 1
Original Honor 1976

Drilling and Marching, Advanced

1. Have the Drilling and Marching Honor.
2. With a unit guidon, demonstrate the following basic positions:

1. Order Guidon
   
2. Carry Guidon
   
3. Salute at Order
4. Salute at Carry
5. Present Guidon
6. Raise Guidon

3. Demonstrate how and when to use the guidon's basic position during all drill commands.
4. Be a member of an active drill team that has performed at least twice in the past year in a special community, conference, or public activity.
5. Demonstrate ability to keep in step with the drill team and move as a part of it at all times.
6. As a member of a drill team, do four fancy (precision) drill routines, at least one ofwhich includes combination commands.
7. Command a drill team of at least four people, putting the team through basic maneuvers, starting directional commands on the proper foot, and distinguishing between preparatory commands and commands of execution.
8. Command an entire Pathfinder Club in at least ten basic drill movements, including Open Ranks.
9. With a unit (or a selected flag guard), formally raise and lower the national flag at a summer camp ceremony, a special Pathfinder meeting, Pathfinder Day program, camporee, or some similar program or ceremony. Also demonstrate posting the national and Pathfinder flag.

Skill Level 2
Original Honor 1976

Recreation
General Conference
2001 Edition