• FREE – 3 Reasons Why Doing Push-Ups for Dropped Rifles is Literally Just the Worst

    Overview Imagine it.  You’re at practice.  Rifles are spinning as cadets sharply execute their routine.  Clack, clack.  Perfectly in time. But then, you hear that dreaded sound… *clack-clatter-clatter* The sound of a drill slipping from a cadet’s hands and striking the drill area.  You watch is the rifle bounces, as…

  • FREE – Regulation Drill Sequence Gradable Components

    Overview This is a basic, basic list of gradable components for each command commonly found in Regulation Drill sequences.  This list is not compressive nor exhaustive.  It’s a basic guideline to inform you about each command. NOTE FOR ARMED REGULATION DRILL: For ALL movements conducted with drill rifles, the following…

  • FREE – What IS Drill Team?

    Overview For the brand new JROTC instructor, we know there are many responsibilities.  You’re expected to be a teacher, a coach, a supply technician, the face of the United States Armed Forces to your community, a model of military leadership to your students.  That’s before you add in a hall…

  • FREE – 5 Obstacles to Exhibition Routine Success

    Overview Designing a successful exhibition drill routine is by far the most difficult element to master for most drill teams.  It sounds simple enough: take the basics of D&C and deviate from the manual enough to create a unique and creative display of military drill.  However, with the level the…

  • The Danger Zone

    Want to access this article?  Fill out the form below to get started! Already a member? Sign in to your account.  If you already have an account, you do NOT need to complete the form below! Drillpedia Membership Interest I am a…(Required)JROTC Instructor or CoachCadet (or Instructor) Who Attended a…

  • DTD Regulation Drill Scoresheets

    Download This Sheet CLICK HERE to download the most up-to-date version of this scoresheet for NAVY JROTC ARMED BASIC use! CLICK HERE to download the most up-to-date version of this scoresheet for NAVY JROTC UNARMED BASIC use! CLICK HERE to download the most up-to-date version of this scoresheet for “UNIVERSAL”…

  • Sharpness: A Primer

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  • Mic’d Up w/ DTD – Column Movements

    Overview Introduction & Step 1 (Initial Point Point) – 0:00 Step 2 (Second Pivot for MC/AF or Rounding Point for Army) – 7:45 Step 3 (Marking Steps) – 10:15 Step 4 (Marking the Second Squad/Element Alignment Point) – 15:30 Explanation For ARMY/AF – 21:05 Step 5 (Marking the Outside Squad/Element…

  • The DEFINITIVE Guide to Unarmed Exhibition

    Overview This is an index of each video module contained in our Unarmed Exhibition Masterclass. The videos linked herein are meant to be viewed in order from start to finish as a cohesive course of instruction.  While they can be viewed independently, they make most sense when worked through in the…

  • FREE – The DEFINITIVE Guide to Armed Exhibition

    Overview This is an index of each video module contained in our Armed Exhibition Masterclass. The videos linked herein are meant to be viewed in order from start to finish as a cohesive course of instruction.  While they can be viewed independently, they make most sense when worked through in the…