Wing Marching Day

Posted by Cdt Oldrey

On Saturday 25th January 2009, Oldrey, Jones and Hollins and the CO, attended the Wing Drill Training Day at RAF Halton.
The whole day was run by several Drill Instructors who did a very good job at improving the drill standards of the attending Officers and Cadets.
The day consisted of both the Officers and Cadets learning firstly the basic drill manoeuvres (Shun’, Ease, Right Dress etc). These completed we moved onto the more advanced drill manoeuvres (Marching, Turning on the march etc). Then a huge leap to ceremonial drill used during parades, marches etc (Right and Left Form etc).
A few Cadets were able to practice banner drill, which was in my opinion the most confusing and difficult drill imaginable.

At the end of the day, there was a final parade, in which both Officers and Cadets were involved, putting to practice the drill learnt and giving the day a very smart and precise ending.

After attending, myself and the other Cadets felt we had made an achievement by the vast improvement of our drill.

I recommend it highly to any Cadet or even Officer, who wishes to improve their drill and have a fun day out.