Section 5 EO M108.05 – EXECUTE PACES FORWARD AND TO THE REAR
Resources needed for the delivery of this lesson are listed in the lesson specification located in A-CR-CCP-801/PG-001, Proficiency Level One Qualification Standard and Plan, Chapter 4. Specific uses for said resources are identified throughout the instructional guide within the TP for which they are required.
Review the lesson content and become familiar with the material prior to delivering the lesson.
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A demonstration and performance was chosen for this lesson as it allows the instructor to explain and demonstrate the skill the cadets are expected to acquire while providing an opportunity for the cadets to practice the skill under supervision.
Review the drill movements from EO M108.04 (Execute to the Right and Left).
By the end of this lesson the cadet shall have executed paces forward and to the rear.
It is important for cadets to be able to perform drill movements at a competent level, developing sharpness, esprit-de-corps, physical coordination and alertness. These movements should be executed with ease ensuring that the cadets move together as one, which promotes discipline, alertness, precision, pride, steadiness and cohesion, and helps develop teamwork.
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Develop and use a vocabulary of short, concise words to impress on the cadets that the movements must be performed smartly. For example, the words "crack", "drive", "seize" and "grasp" suggest the degree of smartness required. Profanity or personal sarcasm shall never be used. Proper drill movements shall be combined with a professional demeanour throughout this lesson. |
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This lesson is broken down into movements. Explain, demonstrate and allow time for the cadets to practice, in a variety of positions. |
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Capitalization indicates the words of command for each movement. Cadence is to be maintained when completing movements. |
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The term squad is a generic name for a group of cadets, used to teach drill movements. This term can be interchanged with platoon, flight, division or any other applicable elemental or regimental term. |
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Assistant instructors may be required for this lesson. |
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Teaching point 1
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Explain, demonstrate and have the cadets execute paces forward.
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Time: 15
min
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Method: Demonstration and Performance
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Paces forward are executed to adjust position forward and should not exceed three paces. When the distance is greater, the squad shall be marched the required distance. |
On the command ONE PACE FORWARD MARCH BY NUMBERS, SQUAD—ONE, the cadet shall shoot the left foot forward one half pace, force the weight forward on the left foot, with the right heel raised; and keep the arms still at the sides.
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Practice the movements with: •
the instructor calling the time; •
the squad calling the time; and •
the squad judging the time. |
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Constant checking and correcting of all faults is essential. Faults shall be corrected immediately after they occur. Common faults include: •
incorrect pace size, •
step off with incorrect foot, and •
arms not held firmly at the sides. |
On the command SQUAD—TWO, the cadet shall bend the right knee, straighten it in double time, place the right foot on the ground beside the left; and assume the position of attention.
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Practice the movements with: •
the instructor calling the time; •
the squad calling the time; and •
the squad judging the time. |
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Constant checking and correcting of all faults is essential. Faults shall be corrected immediately after they occur. Common faults include: •
arms not held straight and firmly to the sides, •
wrong foot moved, •
foot is lifted instead of bending the knee, and •
lower leg and foot hanging at an unnatural angle |
On the command ONE PACE FORWARD—MARCH, combine the two movements, observing the following timing:
1.one pace, one-two;
2.two paces, one, one-two; and
3.three paces, one, one, one-two.
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When taking paces forward: (1)
The cadence shall be in quick time. (2)
The length of each step shall be one half pace (35 cm). (3)
The arms shall be kept still at the sides. (4)
When two paces forward are taken, the left foot is brought into the right to assume the position of attention. |
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Practice the movement with: •
the instructor calling the time; •
the squad calling the time; and •
the squad judging the time. Emphasize any movements with which the cadets had difficulty during the TP. |
The cadets' executing paces forward will serve as the confirmation of this TP.
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Teaching point 2
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Explain, demonstrate and have the cadets execute paces to the
rear.
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Time: 10 min
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Method: Demonstration and Performance
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Paces to the rear are executed to adjust position back and should not exceed three paces. When the distance is greater, the squad shall be marched the required distance. |
On the command ONE PACE STEP BACK MARCH BY NUMBERS, SQUAD—ONE, the cadet shall shoot the left foot to the rear one half pace with the weight forward on the right foot and the left heel raised; and keep their arms still at the sides.
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Practice the movements with: •
the instructor calling the time; •
the squad calling the time; and •
the squad judging the time. |
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Constant checking and correcting of all faults is essential. Faults shall be corrected immediately after they occur. Common faults are the same as executing paces forward. |
On the command SQUAD—TWO, the cadet shall bend the right knee, straighten it in double time, place the right foot on the ground beside the left; and assume the position of attention.
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Practice the movements with: •
the instructor calling the time; •
the squad calling the time; and •
the squad judging the time. |
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Constant checking and correcting of all faults is essential. Faults shall be corrected immediately after they occur. Common faults are the same as executing paces forward. |
On the command ONE PACE(S) STEP BACK—MARCH, combine the two movements, observing the following timing:
1.one pace, one-two;
2.two paces, one, one-two; and
3.three paces, one, one, one-two.
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Practice the movement with: •
the instructor calling the time; •
the squad calling the time; and •
the squad judging the time. Emphasize any movements with which the cadets had difficulty during the lesson. |
The cadets' executing paces to the rear will serve as the confirmation of this TP.
The cadets' executing paces forward and to the rear will serve as the confirmation of this lesson.
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Drill develops and reinforces in cadets many qualities such as patience and determination through self-discipline and practice. Drill requires that cadets move together as one, which promotes discipline, alertness, precision, pride, steadiness and cohesion, and helps develop teamwork.
It is recommended that ongoing feedback be provided to the cadets during drill practices, parade nights and ceremonial parades. All corrections shall be made immediately so that bad habits do not persist.
A0-002 A-DH-201-000/PT-001 Director History and Heritage 3-2. (2006). The Canadian Forces manual of drill and ceremonial. Ottawa, ON: Department of National Defence.
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