Drill
This is one of the strongest connections maintained within the RAF, which represents a key role in their service. It consists of marching in an orderly fashion, which is essential in getting from A to B in a set, smart formation. It also sets the purpose of being a faster way of travelling than walking.
At 1507 (Chester-le-Street) Squadron ATC, drill is taught in three groups; Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced. We try to have two drill nights a month. Once a year, our squadron takes part in a Wing Drill Competition, which allows an advanced group of cadets to show what they can do to senior officers. We also take part in drill on Remembrance day, which is held in Chester-Le-Street, and Battle Of Britain Parade in Durham to show our respects for those who contributed and lost their lives for our country.
At 1507 (Chester-le-Street) Squadron ATC, drill is taught in three groups; Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced. We try to have two drill nights a month. Once a year, our squadron takes part in a Wing Drill Competition, which allows an advanced group of cadets to show what they can do to senior officers. We also take part in drill on Remembrance day, which is held in Chester-Le-Street, and Battle Of Britain Parade in Durham to show our respects for those who contributed and lost their lives for our country.
In this short clip is one of our fellow squadrons in our wing (1027 Jarrow Squadron) taking part in continuity drill. For those who don't know what continuity drill is, it is a drill sequence which carries on from each drill movement without anyone giving commands or speaking.