DRILL

Everybody has seen drill done, on the telly, in their local town or in any other variety of places.  If done correctly formation drill is extremely smart to see and creates a great feeling of being part of a team, as you and your colleagues march together.

Drill is defined as:- "The means whereby a body of men is controlled and directed efficiently, through the executive command of one man, towards the attainment of the aim"

The Queen's Colour Squadron, the RAF Regiment

Drill improves teamwork, discipline and self-awareness, it is also used a training tool in the armed forces to create a frame of mind which will allow instant reaction to a word of command - especially useful in the stressful life which the armed forces can find themselves in during times of conflict or even highly realistic training exercises..

Ultimately formation drill results in a sense of achievement and pride, especially when done properly and can demonstrate our skill and achievement at events such as, Remembrance Day parades and drill competitions.

32F Squadron Parade for Her Majesty the Queen

On Thursday 23rd May 2002, Cadets from 32F Squadron were on parade when her Majesty the Queen visited Glasgow as part of her Golden Jubilee tour of the UK.  As there is no Royal Air Force presence in the West of Scotland it was left to the Air Training Corps and 32F Squadron to represent the RAF to Her Majesty. 

 

CWO Hill at the Parade Rehearsal 32F's Cadets Calvin Howels and Gemma Connor Cadet Laura Howard marches on to parade Cdt Malik with his SA80 Rifle

After some 2 weeks of practicing rifle drill under the watchful eye of a Territorial Army Drill Instructor, 10 cadets from 32F joined another 22 from around Glasgow & West Scotland Wing in George Square in Glasgow.  As is only proper, 32F (1st Glasgow) Squadron had the largest representation in the Guard of Honour for Her Majesty's visit to 'the Second city of the Empire'.

 

Her Majesty Passes by CWO Hill Her Majesty talks to the onlookers, standing either side is Sgt Neil Wright and Cpl Joe Kinloch of 32F Squadron Cadet Warrant Officer Michael Hill Cpl Meldrum 'Changes Arms'

  

32F Squadron at Remembrance Sunday Parade

32F Squadron were on parade on Sunday 11th November 2001, at George Square in the centre of Glasgow taking part in the annual Remembrance Sunday parade, which for the first time since 1990 coincided with Armistice Day.  Air Cadet Squadrons from all over the city took part on the day and included 62, 122, 1089 and 2452 Squadrons.

Departing Blythswood Square    32F cadets Parading Around George Square in Glasgow

Wing Drill Competition - 2001

32F unfortunately lost out in the Wing's drill competition in 2001, after a valiant effort by CWO Hill and his team.

CWO Hill issues his commands Just marched on to the drill square and ready to start The inspection of the Squadron At the end of the competition - CWO Hill salutes the senior judge

Congratulations to 2175 Squadron, this years winners and after seeing the reaction of AWO Vince Leonard to the result I don't think anyone could begrudge them this time.  Watch out though 2175 and the rest - we'll be back!

32F's Winning Drill Team in 1998

32F's drill team commanded by CWO Kevin Somerville A bit less formal - complete with the drill trophy

 

32F also won the competition in 2000