Objectives of Drill:

The teaching of drill to members of the various uniform groups is regarded as an important form of training as well as an activity since founding days. This importance of drill must never be overlooked or ignored.

1. To inculcate a sense of discipline among members of the squad. After knowing how to drill, cadets will automatically act upon hearing the commands.
2. Individual effort does not bring survival or victory for an individual. An individual has to learn teamwork and the value of unified and cooperative action so thoroughly that they guide his/her later actions instinctively.
3. Everyone needs a precise and united effort and every cadet in the squad can play a part. These are fostered through drill trainings.
4. A sense of discipline can be cultivated when cadets respond immediately to the commands. It can also build up a spirit of close cooperation.
5. Proper training of drill will grace important ceremonies as well as to prove to the public uniformity and discipline.

Words of Command:

All words of command must be clear and forceful since the way in which they are given affects the reaction they inspire. A forceful and clear command will raise the spirit of the squad and produce a better drill standard.

A word of command is divided into 3 parts:

1. Introductory   This tells the squad the movement they are to carry out


2. Cautionary     The draw out and loud reminder to the squad


3. Executive       The loud, sharp portion of the command

We take the following commands, sedia and bergerak ke-kanan ber tiga tiga ke-kanan pusing as examples.

Sedia:

1. Introductory   "Sekuad"


2. Cautionary     "Sedi..."


3. Executive       "...a"

Bergerak ke-kanan ber tiga tiga ke-kanan pusing:

1. Introductory   "Bergerak ke-kanan ber tiga tiga"


2. Cautionary     "Ke-kanan pu..."


3. Executive       "...sing"