Section 2 EO M208.02 – FORM SINGLE FILE FROM THE HALT

Resources needed for the delivery of this lesson are listed in the lesson specification located in A-CR-CCP-802/PG-001, 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.

Select the most effective squad formation for the instruction of this lesson. A squad may be in single rank, hollow-square, or semi-circle. Ensure that all cadets are positioned to hear all explanations and see all demonstrations.

Assistant instructors may be required if the squad is broken down into smaller sections for movements that require extra practice.

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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 forming single file from the halt under supervision.

Develop and use a vocabulary of short, concise words to impress on the platoon 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 will never be used.

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By the end of this lesson the cadet shall be expected to form single file from the halt.

It is important for cadets to perform drill movements at a competent level at the cadet squadron and at the CSTC. Cadets moving together as one promotes discipline, alertness, precision, pride, steadiness, and cohesion, which in turn helps develop the basis of teamwork.

Proper drill movements should be combined with a professional demeanour throughout the period of instruction. Check for faults and correct them immediately when they occur.

This lesson is not broken down into movements. Demonstrate and allow time for the cadets to practice, in a variety of positions.

Capitalization indicates the words of command for each movement. Cadence is to be maintained when completing these movements.

Practice the movement in squad formation. Cadets should have the opportunity to practice the movement from different positions in the squad.

Practice the movement in squad formation. Cadets should have the opportunity to practice the movement from different positions in the squad.

The confirmation of this lesson shall consist of the cadets, as a squad, forming single file from the halt as a squad in threes and in line, and shall emphasize any aspects the cadets experienced difficulty with during the class.

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Drill develops many qualities through self-discipline and practice. Drill that is well-rehearsed, closely supervised and precise is an exercise in obedience and alertness that creates teamwork among members.

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