A1C Airman First SrA Senior – – AB Airman Basic Amn Airman – – Class Airman SSgt Staff TSgt Tech MSgt Master SMSgt Senior – – – – Sergeant Sergeant Sergeant Master Sergeant CMSAF Chief Master Sergeant of the Air – CMSgt Chief Master Sergeant – Force 2-5: Drill Terminology Element: The basic formation - the smallest drill unit comprised of at least 3 but usually 8 to 12 cadets, one of whom is designated as the element leader Flight: At least two but not more than four elements The between cadets placed side by side - a normal interval is an arm’s Interval: length Distance: The space between cadets (40 inches) as measured from their chests to the backs of the cadet to their immediate front while in formation Dress: Alignment of elements side by side or in line while maintaining proper interval Cadets aligning directly behind the person to their immediate front while Cover: maintaining proper distance Alignment: and cover File: A single column of cadets one behind the other Rank: A single line of cadets placed side by side Flank: The extreme right or left (that of the troops) side of a formation Step: The distance measured from heel to heel (24 inches) between the feet of an individual marching Pace: A 24 inch step - this is the length of a full step in time In Column: The arrangement of units side by side with element leaders at the head In Line: The arrangement of units one behind the other with the element leaders at the extreme right flank Time: The rate of marching 100 to 120 steps, 24 inches in length, per minute Half Time: The rate of marching 100 to 120 steps,12 inches in length, per minute Marching in at 100 to 120 steps per minute, raising feet 4 inches Mark Time: Slow Time: The rate of marching at 60 steps per minute (used in funeral ceremonies) Double Time: The rate of marching 180 steps, 30 inches in length, per minute Adjutant’s Cadence: 140 steps per minute 2-6: General Rules for Drill Command When giving commands, the leader is always at the position of attention While marching, the leader must be in step with the formation at all times
AB – Airman Basic Amn – Airman A1C – Airman First Class SrA – Senior Airman SSgt – Staff Sergeant TSgt – Tech Sergeant MSgt – Master Sergeant SMSgt – Senior Master Sergeant CMSgt – Chief Master Sergeant CMSAF – Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force 2-5: Drill Terminology Element: The basic formation - the smallest drill unit comprised of at least 3 but usually 8 to 12 cadets, one of whom is designated as the element leader Flight: At least two but not more than four elements Interval: The between cadets placed side by side - a normal interval is an arm’s length Distance: The space between cadets (40 inches) as measured from their chests to the backs of the cadet to their immediate front while in formation Dress: Alignment of elements side by side or in line while maintaining proper interval Cover: Cadets aligning directly behind the person to their immediate front while maintaining proper distance Alignment: and cover File: A single column of cadets one behind the other Rank: A single line of cadets placed side by side Flank: The extreme right or left (that of the troops) side of a formation Step: The distance measured from heel to heel (24 inches) between the feet of an individual marching Pace: A 24 inch step - this is the length of a full step in time In Column: The arrangement of units side by side with element leaders at the head In Line: The arrangement of units one behind the other with the element leaders at the extreme right flank Time: The rate of marching 100 to 120 steps, 24 inches in length, per minute Half Time: The rate of marching 100 to 120 steps,12 inches in length, per minute Mark Time: Marching in at 100 to 120 steps per minute, raising feet 4 inches Slow Time: The rate of marching at 60 steps per minute (used in funeral ceremonies) Double Time: The rate of marching 180 steps, 30 inches in length, per minute Adjutant’s Cadence: 140 steps per minute 2-6: General Rules for Drill Command When giving commands, the leader is always at the position of attention While marching, the leader must be in step with the formation at all times
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