The Boys' Brigade in Somerset

SQUAD DRILL COMPETITIONS

(If drilling in 2 ranks, the centre rank is omitted)
The squad will march into the arena in column of threes/twos, take up a position at the rear of the hall on the right side, turn into line facing the front, and stand easy. Squads must be correctly sized.

1. Move to the right in column of threes/twos
Change direction left TWICE
Move to the left in line
Retire
Change direction right, at the halt
Turn about
Stand at ease

2. Change direction right, at the halt
Move to the right in column of threes/twos
Change direction right
Form squad on the right, at the halt
Turn about
Step to the right, three paces
Stand at easy

3. (Use full width of the hall in this movement)
Incline to the left
Slow March
Retire
Incline to the right
Halt
Turn about

4. Five paces forward
Five paces to the rear
Move to the left in column of threes/twos
Change direction right (THREE times)
Form squad on the right (immediately after last wheel; mark time to last for at least 6 paces)
Forward
Halt

Pause between movements until a Judge indicates that you should proceed.
If it is considered necessary to re-position the squad between movements (or during a movement as a result of a mistake) such movements will not be marked providing the Judges are informed of your intention first.

Whilst it is in no way intended that the person giving the orders is Amarked@ please remember that if movements are omitted or the squad fails to execute the movement set because the incorrect command is given, marks may be lost.