Section 7 EO M108.07 – EXECUTE AN OPEN ORDER AND CLOSE ORDER MARCH
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 cadet is expected to acquire while providing an opportunity for the cadets to practice the skill under supervision.
Review the drill movements from EO M108.06 (Execute the Movements Required for a Right Dress).
By the end of this lesson the cadet shall have executed an open order and close order march.
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 efficiently moving together as one will promote discipline, alertness, precision, pride, steadiness and cohesion.
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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 an open order
march.
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Time: 15 min
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Method: Demonstration and Performance
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The standard length of a half pace is 35 cm. |
When in a formed body, cadets are inspected at the open order. To adopt this formation, cadets are required to execute an open order march.
The cadet shall execute the open order march, to include:
1.the front rank moving forward three half paces;
2.the rear rank stepping back three half paces; and
3.the centre rank standing fast.
When formed in two ranks, the front rank stands fast and the rear rank steps back three half paces.
On the command OPEN ORDER–MARCH, the movements shall be executed as for three check paces forward and to the rear, the final movement being executed by:
1.bending the right knee, straightening it in double time and placing the right foot smartly on the ground by the left; and
2.assuming 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: •
taking paces that are too large while moving forward; •
taking paces that are too small while moving back; •
raising the knee while stepping to the front or to the rear; and •
moving in the centre rank. |
The cadence shall be in quick time, and the arms shall be kept still at the sides.
The timing for the movements are counted as ONE, ONE, ONE-TWO.
The cadets' executing an open order march 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 a close order march.
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Time: 10
min
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Method: Demonstration and Performance
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The cadet shall execute the close order march, to include:
1.the front rank stepping back three half paces;
2.the rear rank moving forward three half paces; and
3.the centre rank standing fast.
On the command CLOSE ORDER – MARCH, the movements will be executed as for three check paces forward and to the rear, the final movement being executed by:
1.bending the right knee, straightening it in double time and placing the right foot smartly on the ground by the left; and
2.assuming 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 the open order march. |
The cadence shall be in quick time, and the arms shall be kept still at the sides.
The timing for the movements are counted as ONE, ONE, ONE-TWO.
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When formed in two ranks, the front rank stands fast and the rear rank moves forward three half paces. |
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Practice the movements with: •
the instructor calling the time; •
the squad calling the time; and •
the squad judging the time. Have the cadets practice as a member of the front, rear and centre ranks. |
The cadets' executing a close order march will serve as the confirmation of this TP.
The cadets' executing an open order and close order march will serve as the confirmation of this lesson.
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Drill develops 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.
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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