Drill, Ceremonial and Turnout
Command structure
Drill is taught as a sequence: a cautionary command (preparation) then an executive command (action). 'Squad - Attention' means cautionary 'Squad', executive 'Attention'. Marching uses 'Quick - March' and 'Halt'. The squad moves on the executive word, not on the cautionary word.
Foot drill essentials
Attention: heels together, toes about 30 degrees apart, body erect, arms by the side, palms facing the thighs. Stand at ease: feet apart, hands behind the back. Salute: right hand raised to the right eyebrow, palm outward, elbow in line with the shoulder, head erect. About turn: turn 180 degrees to the right on the right heel and left toe. Quick march: step off with the left foot at about 120 paces per minute.
Ceremonial
Parades include guard of honour, colours, wreath-laying, march past and Republic Day Camp. Appointments such as right marker and squad commander are duties, not ranks. Turnout: beret badge above the left eye with the band level; shirt tucked; belt aligned; shoes polished; hair neat; no visible jewellery.
Worked example
A cadet at attention hears 'About - Turn'. Reasoning: 'About' is cautionary, 'Turn' is executive. On 'Turn', pivot 180 degrees to the right on the right heel and left toe, then bring the left foot beside the right heel. Do not step forward.
Traps
Marching off with the right foot; saluting with the left hand; treating 'stand easy' as identical to 'stand at ease'; wearing the beret badge on the wrong side; moving on the cautionary word.