Drill and Parades

What's the point of drill and parades?

You may think it doesn't have much to do with things like adventurous training, or leadership.
That's not the case at all! It shows how disciplined and organised you can be as an individual, remembering instructions and carrying them out accurately.
More importantly, it shows your ability to work in a team and is a way of displaying the high standards of dress and behaviour which air cadets are renowned for.

Teamwork

When a group of twenty cadets walk on to a parade square they are all individuals, but as soon as a session of drill begins the cadets become a team, following the orders given by one person. Instead of twenty individual feet hitting the ground, there is only one sound. This is the result of practice and teamwork.

Drill is also used when you are moving around in large groups in a smart, orderly fashion. Whatever the reason for a drill it's an impressive sight and shows civilians and members of the Forces just how well disciplined you are.

If you are interested in what we do, aged 13 to 18, and wish to take a look, then contact the squadron on 020 8818 2350 or email adj.94@aircadets.org  to find out when we are recruiting next.

As a cadet you'll participate in various forms of drill, such as:   Foot Drill Basic Drill Banner Drill   With a few years experience, and if you've attained an NCO rank, you could pass on your knowledge and experience to other cadets, instructing them on how to participate in a drill squad, taking charge of a drill squad yourself, or even playing a major part in ceremonial drill. Being a Standard Bearer at a Remembrance Day parade is a real moment of pride and achievement for a cadet.   Parades   At 94 Squadron, we participate in 3 parades each year which are mandatory for all cadets. These are:   - Battle of Britain Parade - Remembrance Day Parade - Wing Field Day   This is where the Squadron will form up and march as an entity at various locations in the public eye and along our fellow armed services.

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