NAVY LEAGUE CADET CORPS 193 CODIAC MONCTON NEW BRUNSWICK

1 Period (45 Minutes)

The approach should be using the Presentation and Practical Activity methods.

1. Parade deck
2. NL (225) NLC Drill Manual

What - Cadets will learn (a) the left turn at the halt, (b) the right turn at the halt, and (c) the about turn at the halt.

Why - Learning these movements is essential for a division mustered on the deck. These movements will be used on a frequent basis.

Expectations - The cadet is required to perform the movements as part of the corps’ nightly routine.

The Standard Pause – Used to ensure that all members of a division use the same timing when a movement has more than one-step. Timing between movements is counted by using a standard pause. If every movement is counted as a “ONE”, then the time between movements is counted as “TWO…THREE”. Numbers should be called out in sequence every ½ second.

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Right TURN AT HALT

Purpose - Turns are made to change direction: right or left turns change direction by 90 degrees.

On the command RIGHT TURN BY NUMBERS, SQUAD – ONE, squad members shall turn 90 degrees to the right by pivoting on the right heel and left toe and raising the left heel and right toe simultaneously. Both knees will be kept braced during the turn, arms at the sides and body erect. On the completion of the movement, the weight of the body is placed on the right foot and the left leg is braced with the heel off the ground.

On the command SQUAD – TWO, squad members shall bend the left knee, straighten it in
double time and smartly place the left foot beside the right to assume the position of attention.

On the command RIGHT – TURN, the two movements are combined. The standard pause
shall be observed between the movements.

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LEFT TURN AT THE HALT

On the command LEFT – TURN, the drill as described for the right turn is followed,
except that the details of moving the feet and direction are reversed.

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ABOUT TURN AT THE HALT

Purpose – used to turn a cadet 180°, always to the right.

On the command ABOUT TURN BY NUMBERS, SQUAD – ONE, squad members shall turn
180 degrees to the right by pivoting on the right heel and left toe and raising the left heel and right toe simultaneously. Both knees will be kept braced during the turn, arms at the sides and body erect. On the completion of the movement, the weight of the body is placed on the right foot and the left leg is braced with the heel off the ground

On the command SQUAD – TWO, squad members shall bend the left knee, straighten it
in double time and smartly place the left foot beside the right to assume the position of
attention.

On the command ABOUT – TURN, the two movements are combined. The standard
pause shall be observed between the movements.

Balance is maintained by bracing the legs and locking the thighs

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CONCLUSION

These positions and movements that form the basis for all other movements. Timing is
important, but will seem easier as you practice each movement. Remember that all of these
positions are designed with comfort in mind, so if it doesn’t feel right, ask an instructor for
assistance.

TESTING

Cadets are expected to perform drill during each training night. Before a cadet is promoted to
New Entry, they will have to demonstrate the ability to perform each one of these movements,
either during a muster or during a scheduled evaluation period.