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The Purpose of the Ozark High School Army JROTC Drill Team is: To provide a means, through drill training and drill competitions, of enhancing the morale of the corps of cadets, developing the spirit of cohesion, and presenting traditional, interesting and well executed military drill routines and Color Guard routines. To provide for the development of participating cadets in the practice of team work and commanding cadets. To aid in disciplinary training by instilling habits of precision and response to the leaders orders.
 Purposes and Objectives of Drill – To provide a means of enhancing morale, developing a spirit of cohesion, and presenting traditional and well executed military style ceremonies/events. When individuals react to commands rather than thought, the result is more than just a good-looking ceremony, parade or event, its discipline. Drill has been and will continue to be the backbone of military discipline. In addition to discipline, military drill teaches and develops self-confidence, personal pride, esprit de corps, teamwork, attention to detail and unit pride. Definition of Drill – The execution of certain movements by which individuals or units are moved in a uniform manner from one formation to another, or from one place to another; movements are executed in unison and with precision. History of Drill – In 1775 revolutionary forces were little more than a group of civilians fighting Indian style against well trained, highly disciplined British forces. For three years General Washington’s troops endured many hardships, including lacking funds rations, proper clothing and equipment. Additionally, they suffered loss after loss to the superior British troops. These hardships and losses mostly stemmed from the lack of a military atmosphere in this country. Recognizing the crisis, General Washington (through Benjamin Franklin, the American Ambassador to France) enlisted the aid of a Prussian officer, Baron Friedrich von Steuben. To correct the existing conditions, he set to work immediately, writing drill movements and regulations at night and teaching a model company of 120 men during the day. Discipline became a part of military life for these selected individuals, and they learned to respond to commands without hesitation. This new discipline instilled in these soldiers a sense of alertness, urgency, and attention to detail. Confidence in themselves and in their weapons grew as each man perfected the movements. As they mastered the art of drill, they began to work as a team, and they developed a sense of pride in their unit. Observers were amazed to see how quickly and orderly von Steuben could form and maneuver the troops into different battle formations. Later, General Washington dispersed the members of the Model Company throughout the Army to teach drill. From the drill instruction, they improved the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the Army. To ensure this uniformity and overall effectiveness continued, von Steuben wrote the first field manual for the U.S. Army in 1779, “The Regulations for Order and Discipline of the Troops of the United States” (commonly referred to as the “Blue Book”). The Army did not change the drill procedures initiated at Valley Forge for 85 years, until the American Civil War. In fact, many of those original drill terms and procedures still remain in effect today. Today’s Drill Manual for the U.S. Army is Field Manual 3-21.5 Drill and Ceremonies. Drill Competitions - Usually consist of Regulation and Exhibition Drill. Regulation drill is performed as a squad or platoon and all movements must be completed in accordance with the Army Drill Manual. A squad is eight cadets and a commander. A platoon is 12 cadets and a commander. The unit hosting the drill competition will provide what is known as a drill card. This is the sequence of drill movements that the squads/platoons must execute in competition. Commanders are required to learn all commands on the card and teach that card to their squad/platoon. Some drill cards have as many as 80 to 90 commands. Exhibition (Fancy) Drill is also performed as a squad/platoon but does not have a specific drill card. The commander and team develop a routine that is based in military drill but the drill movements are exaggerated/fancy and few verbal commands are used. The routines are usually developed by counting steps between movements and are extremely hard to execute. This type of routine is judged on originality, precision, and time. Conclusion - Through hard work and discipline, drill team members develop leadership skills and abilities necessary to become effective leaders in drill as well as in many other situations. Drill team members learn to be consistent. They are sincere; show respect and care about the well being of their peers and subordinates. They have energy, patience, and spirit. They have military neatness and bearing. They follow regulations precisely, as an example for others to follow. They are knowledgeable of drill procedures and commands. They provide feedback or on the spot corrections when mistakes are noted. They are fair and use judgement when applying discipline. It takes concentration and diligence to master squad/platoon drill techniques, but when properly executed drill reflects the professionalism of the drill team. Visit Our Rifle Team Web Page!  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