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LESSON 2:ROLES OF LEADERS AND FOLLOWERS IN DRILL

Leadership through the Use of Drill and Ceremonies Lesson 4: Platoon Drill

Chapter 2: Leading Others Using Drill



Chapter 2: Leading Others Using Drill

Inquire – What do you already know?

Think about the similarities and differences between squad and platoon drill.

Inquire Phase



Chapter 2: Leading Others Using Drill Inquire Phase

(U2C5L1:G2)

Name the four basic movements in marching the platoon. A) Forward marching, columns, flanks, and rear marchesB) Changing direction, marching to the flank, forming a

file and re-forming, and forming a column of twos and re-forming

C) Forming flanks, forming files, forming a column of twos and re-forming

D) Changing direction in quick time, mark time, double time, and halt

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• Prepare for this lesson by discussing the key questions of this Student Learning Plan.

• What will you accomplish in this lesson? • Why is the lesson important?• When will you have successfully met the lesson’s purpose?

• Answer the Lesson Question:• What are platoon formations and how are they different from

squad formations?




Learning Objectives

• Describe the correct response to the commands for forming and marching the platoon

• Compare platoon drills and squad drills

• Match drill commands to platoon formations

• Define key words: cover, flank, formations, interval, line, pivot




Divide Cadets into two groups

Divide the class into two teams, the “Squad Drill” team and “Platoon Drill” team. Have a volunteer from each team be the team recorder. Create a Tree Map titled “Platoon and Squad Drill.” Label one branch “Similarities” and the other “Differences.”




Similaritiesand

differencesfrom

Tree Maps




Reflection:

• Why do the differences exist between platoon and squad drill? What about the similarities?



Chapter 2: Leading Others Using Drill Gather Phase

Gather - So, what else do you need to know or learn?

Think about the importance of

accurate commands in drill.




Platoon Drill commands that are the same as Squad Drills

Aligning the Platoon

Location of leaders in Platoon Formations

Covering and Recovering

Platoon Formations Opening and Closing Ranks

Falling In Resting and Dismissing the Platoon

Breaking Ranks, and Counting Off

Changing Direction

Changing Intervals Forming a File/Forming a column of Twos/Reforming the Platoon

Presenting Arms/Eyes Right

Assign groups/squads the following topics.

Divide Cadets

intogroups of

4-5




Research topics using jigsaw techniqueResearch your topics in the student text and in the FM 3-21.5 using the jigsaw technique, and prepare to demonstrate your drill.




• Practice the topic(s) you researched.

• Senior Cadets will coach your teams and provide demonstrations where necessary.




As a team, demonstrate your drills to the class.




A) X = Reverse, MARCH; Y = 1 step; Z = 3 steps

B) X = To the Rear, MARCH; Y = 2 steps; Z = 2 steps

C) X = Counter column, MARCH; Y = 1 step; Z = 1 step

D) X = Counter, COLUMN; Y = 2 steps; Z = 2 steps

(U2C5L1:Q3) Study the diagram and select the option (A-D) that best completes the procedure for executing this platoon movement.





(U2C5L1:Q1)While in formation, the Platoon Leader calls "Cadet Private Wilson, Front and Center."

What should Cadet Wilson, who is in the center of the second rank, do? A) The Cadet should come to attention, reply "Here, Sir/Ma'am," take

one 15-inch step backward, halt, face to the right (left) in marching, and exit the formation by marching to the nearest flank.

B) The Cadet should come to attention, turn his head and eyes toward the Platoon Leader, and wait for further instructions.

C) The Cadet should come to attention, reply "Here, Sir/Ma'am," take two steps back and move around the closest flank to a position in front, and centered on, the Company Commander or First Sergeant.

D) The Cadet should come to attention, reply "Here, Sir/Ma'am," and move through first squad to a position in front of the Platoon Leader.





Reflection:

• What is the function of using platoon formations in drill?

• What are some advantages to learning platoon drill?



Chapter 2: Leading Others Using Drill Process Phase

Process - Now what can you do with this new information you’ve learned?

Think about what is involved to perfect the movements in

platoon drill.




Practice drills demonstrated in the Gather Phase.

Rotate leadership positions within the squad so that everyone gets a chance to give, and respond to, the drill commands.

Give and accept constructive criticism as required.

Keep Cadets in samegroups




(U2C5L1:Q2) For in-ranks inspections, platoons increase the space between squads by giving the command to Open Ranks.

Select the option (A-D) that best indicates how a platoon executes "Open Ranks, MARCH." A) 1st Squad takes 1 Step forward; 2nd Squad stays in place; 3rd Squad

takes 2 Steps backwards; 4th Squad takes 4 Steps backwards.B) 1st Squad takes 2 Steps forward; 2nd Squad takes 1 Step forward; 3rd

Squad stays in place; 4th Squad takes 2 Steps backwards.C) 1st Squad takes 3 Steps forward; 2nd Squad takes 2 Steps forward; 3rd

Squad takes 1 Step forward; 4th Squad stays in place.D) 1st Squad takes 4 Steps forward; 2nd Squad takes 3 Steps forward; 3rd

Squad takes 2 Steps forward ; 4th Squad takes 1 Step forward.





(U2C5L1:Q4)You were marching your platoon to the parade field to participate in a ceremony. When you got there, a display was set up at the entrance and it was only wide enough for two of your four squads to march through.

What command should you give to most efficiently get your platoon through the display and onto the parade field? A) Platoon, HALT. File from the right, MARCH.B) Mark-time, MARCH. Counter-column, MARCH.C) Platoon, HALT. Column of twos from the right, MARCH.D) Mark-time, MARCH. Column of twos from the right, MARCH.





Reflection:

• Were you surprised at the level of detail required to perform various aspects of platoon drill? If so, why?

• What questions do you have about platoon drill?



Chapter 2: Leading Others Using Drill Apply Phase

Apply - What else can you do with what you’ve learned today?

Think about the different types of drill commands and the responses to each.




Give and respond to drill commands that do the following:

• Form the Platoon

• Move the Platoon (as directed)

• Dismiss the Platoon

Divide Cadet

teams into squad

formation




• Complete the Platoon Drill Performance Assessment Task.

• Submit your completed performance assessment task to your instructor for feedback and a grade.

Performance Assessment Task




(U2C5L1:V1) What is the definition of the word "cover"? A) the arrangement of people or elements of a unit in a

prescribed mannerB) a formation in which people or elements are side by side

or abreast of each otherC) the right or left side of any formation as seen by a person

(or element) within that formationD) the distance between Cadets in a column





(U2C5L1:V2) What is the definition of the word "flank"? A) the arrangement of people or elements of a unit in a


or abreast of each otherC) the right or left side of any formation as seen by a person






(U2C5L1:V3) What is the definition of the word "formation"? A) the arrangement of people or elements of a unit in a


or abreast of each other C) the right or left side of any formation as seen by a person






(U2C5L1:V4) What is the definition of the word "interval"? A) to turn in placeB) a space between actionsC) the right or left side of any formation as seen by a person






(U2C5L1:V5) What is the definition of the word "line"? A) the arrangement of people or elements of a unit in a


or abreast of each otherC) a space between actionsD) to turn in place





(U2C5L1:V6) What is the definition of the word "pivot"? A) to turn in placeB) a formation in which people or elements are side by side

or abreast of each otherC) the arrangement of people or elements of a unit in a

prescribed mannerD) the distance between Cadets in a column





Reflection:• What did you learn about being an effective platoon

today?

• What did we do today that you most valued?

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