C.A.T. Military Drills and Ceremony

Drills

It consists of certain movements by which a squad, platoon, or company is moved in an orderly manner from one formation to another or from one place to another.

Ceremony

These are formations and movements in which a large number of troops execute movements in uniform and with precision upon command just as in drill.

Element/s

- An individual

- A squad

- A part of a unit

- A section

- A platoon

- A camp or a larger unit forming a part of a next higher unit.

Formation

It is the arrangement of elements in a prescribed manner

Kinds of Formation

1. Line Formation - A formation by which elements are side by side of each other.

2. Column Formation - A formation by w/c the elements are placed one behind the other.

Interval Space

Between elements in a line or lateral space between elements

Kinds of Interval

1. Normal Interval - Whole Arm

2. Close Interval - Elbow

3. Double Interval - Both arms

Rank

a single line of individual

File

the single column of individuals

Base

an element from which movement is regulated

Center

middle of a formation

Flank

the right or left side of an individual

Cover

aligning yourself directly behind the man

Distance

space between elements in column

Depth

distance from front to rear of formation

Front

the forward space occupied by an element

Alignment

the arrangement of individual on straight line

Guide

an individual ahead or at the right of a formation designated to control direction and rate of march

Piece

firearm used by the individual

Pace

a step of 28 inches, the length of a full step in quick time

Step

normal pace in marching

Quick Time

the normal cadence in marching at 120 steps per minute

Double Time

a faster cadence in marching at 180 steps per minute

Preparatory Command A.K.A (Utos Paghanda)

States the movement of formation to be carried out and mentally prepares the individual for its execution.

Execution Command A.K.A. (Utos Panupad)

Tells when the movement is to be carried out. In forward, march, the command of execution is March.

Cadence

the Beat, Rhythm or Tempo

Cadence (2 things to Remember)

a) Cadence in command

b)Cadence in marching

Cadence in command

uniformed flow in words

Cadence in marching

correct timing in steps in marching

Five Commands of Execution

TA

RAP

KAD

NA

TO

TA

For manual of arms

RAP

(ha-RAP) for the facing and movements at rest

KAD

(la-KAD) from halt to go into motion

NA

while in motion to another motion

TO

(Hin-TO) while in motion to stop

Katayuan sa Pagtindig (Position of Attention)

1. HUMANDA (Attention)

2. HUMANAY (Fall in line)

3. Tuntong kanan, Masinsinsing pagitan, (Sikong pagitan), Humanay (At Close Interval. Fall in Line)

4. Magtipon (Assemble)

5. Manumbalik (As you Were)

Katayuan sa Paghinga Nakahinto (Rest at Halt)

1. Tikas Pahinga (Parade Rest)

2. Paluwag (At Ease)

3. Tiwalag/Tumiwalag (Fall Out)

4. Lumansag (Dismissed)

Pagpugay (Salute)

1. Pugay Kamay, Na ! (Hand Salute)

2. Tanghal, Ta ! (Sword Salute)

3. Agap, Ta ! (Rifle Salute)

Hakbang At Lakad (Steps and Marching)

1. (Lakad) Patakda, kad! (Mark Time , March) Order given to ready the platoon in walking.

2. (Lakad) Pasulong, kad! (Forward March) An order the platoon to walk in the direction they are facing

3. Tilap/Pulutong, Hinto / to!(Squad/Platoon Halt) A command given to stop the platoon from walking.

4. Hating Hakbang, Kad ! (Half Step March)(move)

5. Takbong Hakbang, Kad ! (Double time March)

6. Hakbang Pakanan, Kad ! (Right/Left step, March)

7. Hakbang Paurong, Kad ! (Backward, March)

8. Pabalik, Kad !

9. Pakahon, Kad ! (Square March)

10. Paluwag, Kad ! (at Ease, March)

11. Liko sa Kanan/Kaliwa, Na ! (Column Right/Left March)

12. Pagawing Kanan/Kaliwa, Na ! (Incline to the right/left, March)

13. Kanang/Kaliwang Panig, Na ! (right/left Oblique, March)

14. Tilap/Pulutong, Hinto ! (In Place, Halt)

15. Malapitang Pagsasanay ( Close Order Drill)

Pagtitipon at Paghahanay (Assembly and Alignment of Troops)

1. Tuntong - Kanan/Kaliwa, Na ! (Dress Right/Left Dress)

2. Masinsing Pagitan, Tunton Kanan, Na! (At close interval, Dress Right Dress) Or Tuntong kanan masinsing pagitan, Na !

3. Handa, Rap ! (Ready Front) 4. Tunton, Na ! (Cover -up)

5. Patnubay sa Kaliwa/Kanan,Gitna/Hulihan (Guide Right,Left, Center, Back)

6. Manumbalik (as you were)

7. Manatiling Walang Kilos

8. Magtipon sa Kanan/Kaliwa, Kad !

9. Assemble to the right (Left March)

Pagtitipon at Paghahanay (Assembly and Alignment of Troops) - Bilang

1. Isahang/Tuluyang Bilang, Na ! (Count Off)

2. Dalawahang/Tatluhang Bilang, Na ! (Count by Twos/Threes, Count !)

3. Sabay na Bilang, Na ! (By the number, Count)

Banana split, move!

An order was given to split the platoon.

This is sometimes used in Royal Guarding.

To revoke a command

To cancel a command that has not been carried out or to start a movement improperly begun from a halt. The command "MANUMBALIK" or "AS YOU WERE" is given. On this command, the movement of troops and men resumes its former position.