PROFICIENCY LEVEL TWO / PO: DRILL

PO/EO:401.02

ENABLING OBJECTIVE:Execute sizing in one, two, and three ranks.

REFERENCE(S):A.A-CR-CCP-267/PH-001 Level Two Course Training Plan

Chapter 4, Pages 5-6.

B.A-PD-201-000/PT-000 Canadian Forces Manual of Drill and Ceremonial

Chapter 2, Articles 227-229, Figures 2-16 & 2-17, Pages 23-26.

C.A-CR-CCP-267/PT-001 Level Two Handbook

Chapter 1, Section 1, Articles 7-20, Figures 1-1 & 1-2, Pages 2-5.

SUPPLEMENTARY REF(S):Air Cadet League Drill Manual

Ontario Provincial Committee (1993 Edition)

TRAINING AID(S):Assistant Instructor(s)

LEARNING AID(S):A.A-CR-CCP-267/PT-001 Level Two Handbook

B.Air Cadet League Drill Manual

TEACHING POINT(S):A.Sizing in single rank and reforming threes

B.Sizing in three ranks

C.Sizing in two ranks and reforming threes

METHOD OF INSTRUCTION:Demonstration/Performance

TIME:1 x 35-minutes





PROFICIENCY LEVEL TWO / PO: DRILL

PO/EO:401.02

ENABLING OBJECTIVE:Execute sizing in one, two, and three ranks.

REVIEW

PO/EO:N/A

ENABLING OBJECTIVE:N/A

NOTES TO THE INSTRUCTOR

1.If there are more than 15 cadets, the class should be divided into two or more squads.

2.Instruct the cadets about going down on one knee when feeling faint.

3.Sizing in two ranks does not have to be taught unless the squad regularly forms up in two

ranks. Otherwise, mention to the cadets that it is an option available when sizing a squad.

4.It is highly recommended that you use senior cadets to demonstrate both movements at the

beginning of the class. A minimum of fifteen cadets is needed for a suitable demonstration

ORDER

1.Use the positions the cadets assumed when they fell-in.

MOVEMENT

WHAT:In this lesson you will learn how to size in one, two and three ranks.

WHY:It is important to execute sizing correctly because it allows a squad to look more uniform and also allows for the allotment of designated positions within a squad.

WHERE:Sizing in one, two and three ranks will be used at the LHQ and at Summer Training Centres, when squads of cadets are formed up for the first time.

PERFORMANCE CHECK

1.At the end of the lesson each of you will be required to execute sizing in one, two and three ranks and will be checked independently.

TIME / LESSON / NOTES

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DEMONSTRATE

1.Demonstrate sizing in single rank and reforming threes.

EXPLAIN

1.On the command, "TALLEST ON THE RIGHT; SHORTEST ON THE LEFT; IN SINGLE RANK - SIZE", squad members shall:

a.Turn right, observe the standard pause; and

b.Arrange themselves according to height in a single rank, at

shoulder dressing, tallest on the right, and shortest on the left

“ARE THERE ANY QUESTIONS?”

EXECUTE

1.Practice the first step with the squad.

EXPLAIN

1.On the command "SQUAD-NUMBER", squad members shall act as

ordered.

“ARE THERE ANY QUESTIONS?”

EXECUTE

1.Practice the second step with the squad.

EXPLAIN

1.On the command "ODD NUMBERS ONE PACE FORWARD; EVEN

NUMBERS ONE PACE STEP BACK-MARCH", squad members shall act

as ordered.

“ARE THERE ANY QUESTIONS?”

EXECUTE

1.Practice the third step with the squad.

EXPLAIN

1.On the command "NUMBER ONE STAND FAST; ODD NUMBERS

RIGHT; EVEN NUMBERS LEFT-TURN", squad members shall act as

ordered.

“ARE THERE ANY QUESTIONS?”

EXECUTE

1.Practice the fourth step with the squad.

EXPLAIN

1.On the command "REFORM THREES, QUICK-MARCH", the squad

re-forms three ranks as follows:

a.Number one remains the right-hand cadet of the front rank;

b.Number three becomes the right-hand cadet of the centre rank;

c.Number five becomes the right-hand cadet of the rear rank, and

so on.

d.When each cadet arrives in the new position, judging an arm’s-

lengthinterval, the cadet shall:

(i)halt;

(ii)observe the standard pause;

(iii)turn left; and

(iv)remain at attention.

“ARE THERE ANY QUESTIONS?”

EXECUTE

1.Practice the fifth step with the squad.

DEMONSTRATE

1.Demonstrate the entire movement.

REPEAT

1.Practice the complete movement with the squad.

"ARE THERE ANY QUESTIONS?"

DEMONSTRATE

1.Demonstrate sizing in three ranks.

EXPLAIN

1.On the command, "TALLEST ON THE RIGHT, SHORTEST ON THE LEFT, IN THREE RANKS - SIZE", squad members shall:

a.Turn right, observe the standard pause; and

b.Arrange themselves according to height, with the tallest on the right

and the shortest on the left in three ranks, shoulder dressing, and

covering off front to rear.

“ARE THERE ANY QUESTIONS?”

EXECUTE

1.Practice the first step with the squad.

EXPLAIN

1.On the command "OPEN ORDER – MARCH”, squad members shall act

as ordered.

"ARE THERE ANY QUESTIONS?"

EXECUTE

1.Practice the second step with the squad.

EXPLAIN

1.On the command "SQUAD-NUMBER”, squad members shall act

as ordered.

"ARE THERE ANY QUESTIONS?"

EXECUTE

1.Practice the third step with the squad.

EXPLAIN

1.On the command "EVEN NUMBERS ONE PACE STEP BACK-MARCH",

the even numbers shall step back one half pace (15-inch).

"ARE THERE ANY QUESTIONS?"

EXECUTE

1.Practice the fourth step with the squad.

EXPLAIN

1.On the command "NUMBER ONES STAND FAST; ODD NUMBERS

RIGHT; EVEN NUMBERS LEFT-TURN", the squad members shall act as

ordered.

"ARE THERE ANY QUESTIONS?"

EXECUTE

1.Practice the fifth step with the squad.

EXPLAIN

1.On the command "REFORM THREES, QUICK-MARCH":

a.The right file shall stand fast;

b.The remainder of the odd numbers shall march forward and form

up on the left of the number one of each rank;

c.The even numbers of each rank shall wheel around to the right and

follow the odd numbers of their respective rank; and

d.When each cadet arrives in his/her new position, judging an arm’s-

length interval, the cadet shall halt, observe the standard pause,

turn left and remain at attention.

"ARE THERE ANY QUESTIONS?"

EXECUTE

1.Practice the sixth step with the squad.

DEMONSTRATE

1.Demonstrate the complete movement.

REPEAT

1.Practice the complete movement with the squad.

"ARE THERE ANY QUESTIONS?"

DEMONSTRATE

1.Demonstrate sizing in two ranks and reforming threes.

EXPLAIN

1.On the command, "TALLEST ON THE RIGHT; SHORTEST ON THE LEFT; IN TWO RANKS - SIZE", squad members shall:

a.Turn right, observe the standard pause; and

b.March at attention and arrange themselves according to height in

two ranks, atshoulder dressing, tallest on the right, and shortest on

the left.

“ARE THERE ANY QUESTIONS?”

EXECUTE

1.Practice the first step with the squad.

EXPLAIN

1.On the command "MARKER STAND FAST; FRONT RANK RIGHT; REAR

RANK LEFT-TURN”, squad members shall act as ordered.

"ARE THERE ANY QUESTIONS?"

EXECUTE

1.Practice the second step with the squad.

EXPLAIN

1.On the command "REFORM THREES, QUICK-MARCH”, the squad

reforms three ranks as follows:

a.The marker remains the right-hand cadet of the front rank.

b.The second cadet of the front rank becomes the right-hand cadet of

the center rank.

c.The third cadet of the front rank becomes the right-hand cadet of

the rear rank.

d.The rear rank wheels right following the front rank and as each

cadet closes up towards the new position he/she shall follow the

procedure as detailed in subparagraphs a, b, and c.

e.When each cadet arrives in the new position, judging an arm’s

lengthinterval, the cadet shall halt, observe the standard pause,

turn left, and remain at attention.

"ARE THERE ANY QUESTIONS?"

EXECUTE

1.Practice the third step with the squad.

DEMONSTRATE

1.Demonstrate the complete movement.

REPEAT

1.Practice the complete movement with the squad.

"ARE THERE ANY QUESTIONS?"

32 MINs PERFORMANCE CHECK

Test Details - Each cadet will be checked independently and will be required

to execute sizing in one, two, and three ranks as ordered.

1.It is essential that all individual and collective mistakes are corrected in order that these mistakes do not become a habitual pattern.

2.Drill has an overall assessment upon completion of training for this PO; therefore, emphasis must be placed on practice and the correction of mistakes.

CONCLUSION
RESTATE THE MOVEMENT

WHAT:In this lesson you have learned how to size in one, two and three ranks.

WHY:It is important to execute sizing correctly because it allows a squad to look more uniform and also allows for the allotment of designated positions within a squad.

WHERE:Sizing in one, two and three ranks will be used at the LHQ and at Summer Training Centres, when squads of cadets are formed up for the first time.

LEVEL OF ACHIEVEMENT

1.Comment on actual student performance. (Identify strengths and points that require

improvement)

STATE THE NEXT LEVEL

1.Your next lesson will be PO/EO 401.03, Execute left (right) turns and left (right) inclines on the

march in quick time.

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