Section 8 EO M108.08 – MARCH AND HALT IN QUICK TIME
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 M108.07 (Execute an Open Order and Close Order March).
By the end of this lesson the cadet shall have marched and halted in quick time.
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 march in quick time.
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Time: 10
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Method: Demonstration and Performance
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The standard length of a pace is 75 cm. |
Corps / Squadrons march and manoeuvre on foot in quick, slow, and double time. When marching in quick time, the cadence is set at 120 paces per minute.
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The quick march can be maintained for long periods of time and is the standard for routine duty. |
On the command QUICK MARCH BY NUMBERS, SQUAD–ONE, the cadet shall shoot the left foot forward one half pace, toe up; strike the heel on the ground first and keep the toe pointed directly forward; and simultaneously, swing the right arm straight forward and the left arm straight to the rear, waist high.
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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 a pace greater than 35 cm (one half pace); •
placing or slapping the left foot flat on the ground instead of striking the heel first; and •
swinging the arms at an incorrect height. |
On the command SQUAD—TWO, the cadets shall continue to march with subsequent paces of standard length; bringing the legs forward successively in a straight line; swinging the arms forward successively in a straight line from the shoulder, front to rear, with hands closed as in the position of attention; and maintaining dressing by the directing flank.
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The directing flank is the rank or file assigned by the commander as that from which the dressing is to be taken, when formed as a squad. |
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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 for the initial pace except the pace is greater or less than 75 cm. |
On the command QUICK—MARCH, combine the two movements. The timing will be “LEFT—RIGHT—LEFT”
The cadets' marching in quick time 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 halt in quick time.
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Time: 10
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Method: Demonstration and Performance
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On the command HALT BY NUMBERS, SQUAD—ONE, given as the left foot is forward and on the ground, the cadet shall check the forward movement by placing the right foot flat on the ground, use the heel as a brake; and swing the left arm forward and the right arm to the rear.
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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 a pace larger or smaller than 75 cm; and not swinging the arms to the front and rear. |
On the command SQUAD—TWO, the cadet shall take a half pace with the left foot, place it flat on the ground; and swing the right arm forward and the left to the rear.
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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 initial pace except taking a pace larger then 35 cm (one half pace). |
On the command SQUAD—THREE, the cadet shall bend the right knee, straighten it in double time; and simultaneously, cut the arms to the side 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 not cutting the arms to the side; and not bending the right knee and straightening in double time. |
On the command SQUAD—HALT, combine the three movements in quick time. The timing for the movements is counted as ONE, ONE, ONE-TWO.
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Practice the movements with: •
the instructor calling the time; •
the squad calling the time; and •
the squad judging the time. |
The cadets’ halting in quick time will serve as the confirmation of this TP.
The cadets' marching and halting in quick time 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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