Section 9 EO M108.09 – EXECUTE MARKING TIME, FORWARD AND HALTING 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 M108.08 (March and Halt in Quick Time).
By the end of this lesson the cadet shall have executed marking time, forward and halting 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 mark time.
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Time: 10 min
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Method: Demonstration and Performance
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Marking time is executed when ceasing forward motion for a short period of time, while on the march. Marking time is carried out at the same cadence as for marching. Only the legs are moved and the upper portion of the body remains in the position of attention with arms at the side. |
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The command for mark time is given as the right foot is forward on the ground. |
On the command MARK TIME BY NUMBERS, SQUAD—ONE, the cadet shall take a half pace with the left foot, placing the foot flat on the ground naturally. Maintaining the same cadence, bring the right foot into the left in a straight leg manner, not scraping the ground; and simultaneously, cut the arms to the sides and 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 a pace larger than 35 cm (one half pace); and •
scraping the right foot on the ground as it is being brought into the left. |
On the command SQUAD—TWO the cadet shall bend the left knee so that the lower leg and foot are allowed to hang at a natural angle and the toe is 15 cm above the ground; place the toe on the ground before the heel as the leg is lowered; and continuing to mark time until the command FOR—WARD or HALT is given.
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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 holding the arms straight and firmly to the sides; •
swaying side to side; •
quickening the pace; and •
not maintaining dressing. |
On the command MARK – TIME, combine the two movements. The timing is “left—in—left—right—left”.
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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' marking 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 execute forward from marking
time.
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Time: 10 min
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Method: Demonstration and Performance
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The command for Forward is given as the left foot is on the ground. This movement is not taught broken down as it is best learned as a complete movement. |
On the command FOR—WARD, the cadet shall straighten the right leg and assume the position of attention; shoot the left foot forward in a half pace; and continue to march in quick time, swinging the right arm forward and the left to the rear.
On the command MARK – TIME, combine the two movements. Utilize the timing: “left – in – left – right – left”.
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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; •
not stepping off with the rest of the squad; •
stepping off on the wrong foot; and •
initial pace larger than one half pace. |
The cadets’ executing forward from marking time will serve as the confirmation of this TP.
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Teaching point 3
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Explain, demonstrate and have the cadets execute halting in quick time from
marking time.
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Time: 5 min
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Method: Demonstration and Performance
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The command is given as the left foot is on the ground. This movement is not taught broken down as it is best learned as a complete movement. |
On the command SQUAD – HALT, the cadet shall
1.take a further mark time pace with the right foot;
2.take a further mark time pace with the left foot; and
3.straighten the right leg in double time and assume the position of attention.
The timing is “one, one-two”.
On the command MARK – TIME, combine the two movements. Utilize the timing: “left – in – left – right – left”.
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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 halting at the same time as the rest of the squad. |
The cadets' executing marking time, forward 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-PH-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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