Parade and drill plays an important part in the Air Cadet Organisation, you may wonder why but the skills learn't through drill and parade can be applied to all of the activities that cadets take part in. The key skill learnt through drill is discipline. Having a high competence level of drill shows that you are well disciplined and have high standards it also shows how organised you can be as an individual, remembering instructions and carrying them out accurately. More importantly, it shows your ability to work in a team and is a way of displaying the high standards of dress and behaviour which air cadets are renowned for.

When a group of twenty cadets walk on to a parade square they are all individuals, but as soon as a session of drill begins the cadets become a team, following the orders given by one person. Instead of twenty individual feet hitting the ground, there is only one sound. This is the result of practice and teamwork.

Drill is also used when you are moving around in large groups in a smart, orderly fashion. Whatever the reason for a drill it's an impressive sight and shows civilians and members of the Forces just how well disciplined you are.

As a cadet you'll participate in various forms of drill, such as:

• Foot Drill
• Basic Drill (both quick & slow time)
• Banner Drill
• Band Drill